Another challenger has arrived and it’s looking to topple the current king of battle royale games, Fortnite. Dubbed Radical Heights, this title uses the battle royale formula to craft something completely unique in this crowded market. Dripping with 1980s themes and designs, Radical Heights is the first game from developer Boss Key Productions since their multiplayer FPS game, Lawbreakers. Currently, this title is scheduled to release tomorrow on Early Access for free.
Here is everything that you can expect from the gameplay, PC requirements, release date, and more.
What to Expect
Radical Heights is a battle royale game that is set retro-futuristic 1980’s inspired world that oozes with nostalgia. Players compete in a game show called Radical Heights, where they need to not only be the last one standing but collect as much cash as possible. This money is not only used to purchase cosmetics but buy weapons and items in-game for you to use. Your money will carry over regardless if you win or lose. Players will be able to horde and spend their cash as they please, which does possibly present some balancing issues.
The money you’ve saved can be deposited or withdrawn from ATM machines scattered across the map in $100 increments. This takes a few seconds and will leave you vulnerable to gunfire. In addition to cash, players can buy Rad Gems which are used exclusively for cosmetic items. However, these cosmetic items can also be obtained via cash, but there is a bit of a catch.
In order to actually make these items purchasable, players will need to find them in-game first. We currently do not know how much or what specific weapons are in Radical Heights. Only a few guns were shown off in the trailer and they were purchased at vending machines.
We also know there will be powerful gadgets like a deployable trampoline, remote explosives, inflatable decoys, and confetti bombs. Radical Heights also embraces various gameshow elements such as a spinnable prize wheel or prize doors you can open. Like crates in other battle royale games, players can camp these spots to try and steal the items off players earning this loot. As for vehicles, players can utilize a BMX bike for quick getaways. Currently, these are the only vehicles in Radical Heights, but you can pull off some gnarly tricks!
Radical Heights has a maximum of 100 players, each of which is dropped randomly across the map at the start. There are no parachutes or fall damage so launch yourself straight down when the game starts. Avoid the locations that are fuzzy and have a purple outline. These areas will cause you to take damage over time and are not considered safe.
When to Expect It
Despite the sudden announcement, users can expect Radical Heights to hit Early Access tomorrow, April 10 at 12 PM ET. The core game will be free-to-play, however, Boss Key Productions also offers a Founders Pack for $14.99. Purchasing this will earn players the following rewards when the game goes live tomorrow:
- 1,200 Rad Gems
- Permanent 10% Cash Boost
- 20+ Cosmetic Items
Radical Heights is currently only available for PC and Boss Key Productions have not made a statement about console versions.
Update:
Boss Key Productions have responded to the pay-to-win allegations against their game and have dropped the $10,000 cash boost. Players will start out with zero money regardless of which version of the game they are playing.
PC Requirements
If you are looking to play Radical Heights here are both the minimum and recommend requirements for PC to run this game.
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K / FX-6300
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 660 2GB, AMD Radeon 7870 2GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 6 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Recommended specs for low quality settings in 1080p resolution.
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 6 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Recommended specs optimized for 60FPS in high quality settings in 1080p resolution
We will update this post with more information as we dive into Radical Heights tomorrow. Make sure to check back with us for more details about the gameplay, economy, and performance.