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Press release:
The chaotic climb out of the afterlife continues as Death By Scrolling arrives on consoles on April 16, launching simultaneously on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The console release will coincide with a major update for the PC version, bringing new content and quality-of-life improvements across all platforms.

Set in the ever-shifting bureaucratic nightmare of Purgatory Inc., Death By Scrolling is an endlessly scrolling action roguelite where players must fight their way upward through monsters, hazards, and relentless pressure from the Reaper herself. The world never stops moving, the floor is always rising, and the only escape is to keep climbing.

Players choose from a cast of unique characters, each with their own abilities and playstyles, and attempt to survive the vertical chaos long enough to collect the gold needed to pay the Ferryman’s exorbitant crossing fee. Along the way, players will encounter bizarre enemies, strange vendors, unexpected side quests, and plenty of opportunities to improve their build mid-run.

The April 14 release also introduces a major content update available simultaneously on PC and consoles, featuring a new playable character, a brand new biome to explore, and multiple gameplay and quality-of-life improvements.

In Death By Scrolling, the screen never stops rising, enemies keep coming, and the Reaper is always just a few steps behind.

The only way out… is up.

Key Features

Varied Cast of Characters
Choose from multiple playable characters, each with unique perks and abilities that support different playstyles and strategies.

Vertically Scrolling Mayhem
The world constantly scrolls upward, forcing players to move, fight, and react quickly as danger rises from below.

Relentless Pursuit
The Reaper is always closing in. She cannot be defeated-only stunned, dodged, and temporarily escaped.

Loot & Progression
Collect gold and precious gems during each run to purchase upgrades, abilities, and powerful items from vendors encountered along the way.

Bonus Runs & Side Quests
Discover optional challenges and quests that appear during runs, offering additional rewards and new opportunities to grow stronger.

Monster Mash
Battle a wide variety of bizarre underworld creatures, from minor pests to powerful demonic bosses.

Quirky Lore & Humor
Explore a tongue-in-cheek vision of the afterlife, filled with strange characters, playful dialogue, and bureaucratic absurdity.

Leaderboards
Compete against other lost souls and see how your performance stacks up on the global leaderboards.

Store links:

Xbox: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9mx2xgqzmhpk
Playstation 5: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10016066
Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/death-by-scrolling-switch/
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3773590/Death_by_Scrolling/

About MicroProse:
MicroProse, founded in 1982, is a world-famous simulation software company known for developing groundbreaking, classics and cult titles like, the Falcon, F15 Strike Eagle, Silent Service, Gunship, Grand Prix, Civilization, B-17 The Mighty Eighth, and X-COM series and many more simulation products that sold millions of copies each at retail.

Today, MicroProse is not only remaking select classics from its past but also paving the road to next-generation, state of the art games that will create the memories and experiences of the demanding new generations of gamers.

About Ron Gilbert:
Ron Gilbert is an acclaimed game designer, writer, and programmer best known for pioneering narrative adventure games such as The Secret of Monkey Island, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge, Maniac Mansion, and Thimbleweed Park. His work is celebrated for its wit, charm, and inventive game design.