Armatus is officially coming to Xbox Series X|S on January 7, 2027, and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass. Developed by Counterplay Games and published by Fictions, the third-person supernatural roguelite shooter also supports Xbox Cloud Gaming, Xbox Play Anywhere, and physical disc releases on Xbox Series X.
Armatus Xbox Release Date and Launch Platforms
Armatus launches worldwide on January 7, 2027. Counterplay Games initially planned a winter 2026 launch window before locking down the January date across all announced platforms. The game will release simultaneously on Xbox Series X|S, PC (Windows and Steam), PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Official listings confirm that Armatus is built for current-generation systems, meaning there are no native Xbox One versions.
Xbox Game Pass and Ecosystem Features
Microsoft featured Armatus during its Xbox Partner Preview, confirming that the title will join Xbox Game Pass on day one. Subscribers can play across multiple access points within the Xbox ecosystem without purchasing the base game separately.
The official Xbox store page outlines the following confirmed capabilities for the Xbox release:
- Delivery: Xbox Game Pass day-one access across console, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
- Cross-Platform Ecosystem: Xbox Play Anywhere support with cross-platform shared ownership between Xbox console and Windows PC.
- Visuals and Performance: Optimized for Xbox Series X|S with 4K Ultra HD output.
- Save and Profile Data: Xbox Cloud Saves and Xbox Achievements.
- Control Methods: Full controller support as well as Console Keyboard & Mouse compatibility.
Editions and Pricing on Xbox
Counterplay Games announced that digital editions of Armatus will cost $29.99 USD across all digital storefronts, including Xbox. Physical console editions are releasing day and date alongside the digital launch. Retail listings from stores such as Target and DeepDiscount have confirmed physical copies for Xbox Series X, with DeepDiscount listing the boxed version under UPC 850090666200.
| Version | Format | Platform | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Digital | Digital Download / Game Pass | Xbox Series X|S, PC | $29.99 USD (Free on Game Pass) |
| Standard Physical | Disc Edition | Xbox Series X | ~$29.99 – $30.46 USD (Retailer pre-orders) |
Gameplay Overview: Combat and Setting
Armatus places players in an apocalyptic, demon-overrun Paris. You control the last supernatural warrior of an ancient order, navigating ruined landmarks like the Eiffel Tower to locate a lost portal to heaven known as the Sunless Gate. Remaining human survivors hide behind holy wards, relying on your excursions through changing hellscapes along the Scoured Path.
Counterplay Games, best known for Godfall and Duelyst, designed the game around a fast-paced third-person combat loop where players "start strong and end godly." Rather than starting weak, your character begins runs with solid firepower and equips both ranged weapons and close-quarters melee tools, notably an energy scythe used for slicing through demonic mobs and executing finishing strikes.
As runs progress, players collect passive enhancements and supernatural celestial powers:
- Ranged Weapons: Submachine guns (SMGs), shotguns, and traditional ballistic firearms.
- Celestial Powers: Supernatural abilities including holy fire, time manipulation (slowing time), defensive shields, and wide area-of-effect bursts.
- Run Structure: Death resets the run, but players retain accumulated mechanical knowledge and enemy attack patterns to progress further on subsequent attempts.
Armatus Xbox FAQ
Is Armatus multiplayer or co-op on Xbox?
No. Official Steam and Xbox store metadata confirm that Armatus is strictly a single-player game. While community members have posted requests for cooperative play on developer discussion forums, Counterplay Games has not announced any co-op or multiplayer modes.
What is the ESRB age rating for Armatus?
The ESRB has rated Armatus Teen (T) for Violence and Blood on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Which languages are supported on Xbox?
Armatus features full English voice acting. Interface and subtitle text are localized in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), Traditional Chinese, and Turkish.
