High on Lifeis an upcoming sci-fi first-person shooter title from Squanch Games, a development studio founded byRick and Morty’sJustin Roiland. The game was first unveiled at this year’s Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase held at the Summer Game Fest in June. Since then, more and more details onHigh on Lifehave been unveiled, as the game approaches its release date set for later this year. AtGamescom 2022, for example,High on Lifehas shown off more gameplay, and the development team has also discussed future plans.
High on Lifeis a bizarre FPSslated for release this December, and Executive Producer Matty Studivan recently revealed that the team had even been working on some DLC ideas for the game. According to Studivan, the studio has already brainstormed ideas forHigh on Life’spost-launch content, which will include bug fixes as well as some additional content that didn’t quite make the game’s original cut. This support post-launch will also include some DLC forHigh on Life, but Studivan didn’t go into too much detail on what that could look like.
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He did discuss the studio’s previous title,Trover Saves the Universe, which was a sci-fi, VR game, featuring that famous style of comedy one could expect from one of thecreators ofRick and Morty. “WithTrover,” Studivan said, “we supported it for a really long time… And so I think we want to do the same withHigh on Life.” Even months beforeHigh on Life’srecently delayed release date, the team is already discussing DLC plans, which for some, may seem a bit early.
However, it makes sense that the team at Squanch Games wants to giveHigh on Lifeadditional content as soon as possible, especially considering the other major detail revealed about the title at Gamescom. According to Studivan as well,High on Lifewill only take around 12-20 hours to beat. For those who enjoy exploring the wacky galaxy ofHigh on Life, it may prove to be a short experience. With players being able to finish the game quickly, additional content being brought swiftly toHigh on Lifefollowing its releasecould extend the game’s shelf life.
WhileHigh on Lifemay not offer hundreds of hours of play from launch, it seems that the game’s 12-20 hours of play will be entertaining thanks to its setting, comedy, and game design.High on Life’stalking weaponsare a unique addition to the game that will comment on the player’s actions, acting as both a means of destruction and a comedic sidekick. Also, with Studivan’s confirmation that DLC ideas are being brainstormed, it seems more content will soon be followingHigh on Life’slaunch, extending the original short play time.
High on Lifewill release on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on December 13. The game is confirmed for day one release on Xbox Game Pass.
