SlashZero
Anime roguelike action platformer, spring 2027
- PS5
- PC
Release date
Date not announced
The story so far
What we know about SlashZero
SlashZero is a 3D anime-style, side-scrolling action roguelike developed by Streetlamp Studio and published by Skystone Games. It was announced on 12 March 2026 for PS5 and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). Players take the role of Timehackers who travel across collapsing timelines in a cyberpunk world, hunting the antagonist HIEROS-I, the Lord of the Void, guided by a mysterious character called Silver.
The game centres on fast combat with aerial strings and parkour-style movement across multi-layered maps. Builds are shaped through Blessings, Temporal Fragments and Upgrade Chips, with permanent progression unlocked at a base hub. Several playable characters with distinct movesets are listed on the Steam page.
No exact release date has been announced. Skystone Games has pointed to spring 2027, while the Steam page lists Q1 2027. The game was shown with a new trailer at the PC Gaming Show on 7 June 2026, and a limited-time demo of up to ten hours was offered in September 2026.
What to expect from SlashZero
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
- 01
Aerial, combo-driven combat
The developers describe flashy moves, aerial strings and parkour-style movement across multi-layered maps.
- 02
Build crafting
Blessings, Temporal Fragments and Upgrade Chips shape each run, with permanent upgrades unlocked at a base hub.
- 03
A timeline-hopping story
Timehackers chase HIEROS-I, Lord of the Void, across collapsing timelines in a cyberpunk setting.
- 04
Multiple characters
Several Timehackers with distinct movesets are listed, and the September demo added a new character, Hamlet, with a longsword and shield.
See it for yourself
Confirmed. Unconfirmed. Clear.
A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- A 3D anime-style side-scrolling action roguelike where players act as Timehackers traveling across timelines.Steam (Skystone Games)
- Developed by Streetlamp Studio and published by Skystone Games for PS5 and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store).Gematsu
- Release window is spring 2027, with a limited-time demo of up to 10 hours offered on PS5 and Steam in September 2026.Gematsu
- Combat features aerial strings and parkour-style movement, with builds shaped by Blessings, Temporal Fragments and Upgrade Chips and permanent progression at a base hub.Steam (Skystone Games)
- A new trailer debuted at the PC Gaming Show 2026, and the game can be wishlisted on Steam, PS5 and Epic Games Store.Game Developer (press release)
Not confirmed
Exact release date
Skystone Games says spring 2027, while the Steam page lists Q1 2027. No day has been announced.
Price
No price has been published.
Other platforms
Only PS5 and PC are announced. Xbox and Switch versions have not been mentioned.
Demo availability
The September demo was described as limited-time, but the Steam page still lists a demo as downloadable. Check the store page for current status.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
12 March 2026
SlashZero is announced for PS5 and PC, with a closed beta test planned. Gematsu
7 June 2026
A new trailer debuts at the PC Gaming Show. Game Developer (press release)
4 September 2026
A limited-time demo launches on Steam and PS5 and the spring 2027 window is given. Gematsu
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is SlashZero released?
No exact date has been announced. Publisher Skystone Games points to spring 2027, and the Steam page lists Q1 2027.
Which platforms is SlashZero coming to?
PS5 and PC, via Steam and the Epic Games Store. No Xbox or Switch version has been announced.
Is there a demo for SlashZero?
A limited-time demo of up to 10 hours was offered on Steam and PS5 in September 2026. The Steam page still lists a demo, so check it for the current status.
Who makes SlashZero?
It is developed by Streetlamp Studio and published by Skystone Games.
What kind of game is SlashZero?
A 3D anime-style side-scrolling action roguelike with aerial combat, parkour-style movement and run-based build customisation.