3D Realms has introduced that the follow-up to 2019’s Ion Fury, Phantom Fury, will likely be launched on April 23, 2024.

Phantom Fury continues the violent adventures of Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison, who first appeared in 2016’s Bombshell as a stand-in for Duke Nukem after Gearbox asserted their possession of him. Whereas her first outing was not very well-received, Ion Fury took a distinct course by using the Construct Engine – the identical recreation engine liable for William Shatner’s Tekwar (and likewise Duke Nukem 3D). I personally had my points with Ion Fury, however a number of different individuals actually linked with it.

Phantom Fury leaves the Construct Engine behind however doesn’t fully abandon the retro-inspired graphics. Whereas it’s shifting to a full-3D engine, it appears to be like like one thing extra circa Y2K. It hasn’t been explicitly stated by the builders (that I do know of), but it surely appears to be presenting itself as an alternate actuality Duke Nukem Ceaselessly, following an alternate actuality Duke Nukem 3D. It’s as if that recreation truly launched when it was presupposed to as a substitute of over a decade later. Hopefully, it is going to truly be good.

I performed the demo of Phantom Fury some time again when it first turned out there. Whereas it didn’t completely promote me on the sport, it was a reliable sufficient slice that was stuffed with considerable small particulars. It’s essential to notice that whereas Ion Fury was developed by Voidpoint, Phantom Fury is being performed by Slipgate Ironworks.

3D Realms just lately noticed layoffs as a part of the restructuring of Embracer Group. It has been reported that they’re now leaving Embracer as a part of the $500 million sale of their mum or dad firm, Saber. The entire state of affairs have to be hell to try to work by way of, but it surely’s good to see that the group was in a position to get Phantom Fury to the end line.

Phantom Fury will likely be launched on PC on April 23, 2024.