Explore the world of UNIOVERSE in unique new comics

This week, Hex Publishers and Random Video games will launch Universe: Reyu, the primary in a collection of one-shots set on this planet of blockchain-based on-line gaming. One-shots are made by the artistic workforce of writers Joshua Viola and Angie Hodappartist Ben Matsuyaand canopy artist AJ Nazzaroand every concern will discover the backstory of the six initially playable characters within the sport. Forward of the discharge of the primary one-shot, Rhythm has an unique first take a look at the one-shot collection trailer.

Here is how Hex Publishers and Random Video games describe the Universe:

Set within the close to future, Universe’s story revolves round know-how found on Mars that enables anybody to immediately transport their consciousness throughout galaxies. A playable alpha sequence of the primary Unioverse sport, The Proving Grounds, was launched this yr by a workforce of gaming and leisure business veterans behind titles comparable to Grand Theft Auto, Donkey Kong Nation and Crackdown. The narrative path of the Unioverse is led by Brent Friedman, a grasp storyteller whose earlier credit embody writing on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, The Strolling Lifeless, Name of Responsibility and Star Trek: Enterprise.

Here is a breakdown of the six Unioverse one-shots and characters:

• • No 1: Reyu (Launch Date: 5/9): Reyu, revered warrior, the final of his sort, should convey a infamous murderer to justice. However Reyu is aware of one thing concerning the murderer that simply may change the course of his personal destiny.

• • Concern 2: Krishah (launch date: 6/6): Krishah by no means misses her goal…till she does. Now the spiritual cult that controls her affords her an opportunity at redemption: Kill Reyu.

  • Concern 3: Tor Gret (launch date: 7/11): Fusion Guardian Tor Gret is compelled to face the ruthless Vipers and their sadistic chief alone, because the mercenary he employed to combat alongside him has acquired a greater supply. Tor will cope with him later…

  • Concern 4: Annill (Launch Date: 8/8): A bombing at a political celebration forces bodyguard Annill to threat her life saving many vital company. Whereas ready for the inexperienced mild, she remembers the tragic historical past of her planet and her folks.

  • Concern 5: Vella Janx (Launch Date: 9/5): Vella Janx and her devoted companion, 9Bot, agree to assist Tor Gret perform a harmful exfiltration mission. However when a greater supply from an enigmatic stranger comes alongside, Janx is up for it. Enterprise is enterprise…

  • Quantity 6: Silas Kyruk (Launch Date: 10/10): Silas Kyruk misplaced every thing the moment Malcolm Orion awoke the Mass-O. However this mastermind has a plan to get it again. All he wants are one of the best and most succesful fighters within the Unioverse: Reyu, Krishah, Tor Gret, Annill, and Vella.

In an announcement saying the comics, author Joshua Viola described learn how to create a backstory for the sport’s principal characters and supplied extra info on what’s in retailer for readers within the first one-shot:

“As a author, it was thrilling to construct on the established custom of video video games and provides avid gamers and readers the chance to actually become familiar with our heroes and the sci-fi sandbox wherein they play,” mentioned co-writer and Joshua Viola, founding father of Hex Publishers. “Within the first concern, readers meet our hero, Reyu, the legendary hunter Ja’din of the legendary Origin 5 Species. Reyu, the final of his sort, is on a mission to convey a infamous murderer to justice, however he is aware of one thing factor concerning the murderer that might change the course of his personal destiny.

Try the unique trailer under. Universe: Reyu might be available digitally through Comixology tomorrow. The primary three one-shots are currently on digital pre-orderand the 5 one-shots may also be ordered in print Hex editors.