Digital Matters Publishing and developer Redcatpig have announced that their upcoming team-based online multiplayer vehicle combat game KEO will be launching into Steam Early Access on 23 September 2021 for $19.99 (USD), following a series of open beta tests earlier this summer.

KEO is an explosive vehicle combat game that will see players face off against each other in two different 3v3 game modes, designed to test their skills in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Deathmatch mode tasks drivers with scoring the most points through taking down opponents, while Domination sees players battle to claim outposts across the map. Players will be able to unlock one of six vehicles, with more available to unlock using Scraps in-game, and they can pick from 24 weapons to bolster their arsenal.

New players will be taken through a tutorial designed to get them combat-ready, and the game will support PlayStation, Xbox, and PC controllers as well as keyboard and mouse so players can choose to play whichever way suits them best.

During early access, KEO will see regular additions to its content including maps, vehicles, weapons, and an extra game mode, as well as features like ranking and spectator mode. The game will also be optimised for ultra-widescreen before its full launch next year.

Key features of KEO:

• Heart-pumping vehicle-to-vehicle combat: Put the pedal to the metal to blast through opponents and secure victory in 3v3 matches, whether you’re a casual cruiser or a hardened gamer.
• Two fierce game modes: Deathmatch and Domination await those who are brave enough to enter the battlefield, with an extra mode to come.
• Expand and upgrade: From weapons to cosmetics, each vehicle can be personalised and upgraded to deliver flair and ferocity.
• Multiple vehicles: There are many war machines of all shapes and sizes to utilise on the battlefield, varying in abilities, speed, and armour, and more vehicles to come.

KEO is available to wishlist now via Steam and will be released in Early Access on 23 September 2021 for US$19.99.