CounterAttack: Uprising Release On Epic Games Store 

Unlock attachments and create unique ship builds – play co-op online or locally – create your own custom campaigns and levels!

After its recent launch on Nintendo Switch, the deeply customisable side-scrolling space shooter CounterAttack: Uprising – developed by Relative Games and published by Relative Software LTD. – is now available on the Epic Games Store. Featuring a host of fixes, visual feedback enhancements, and expanded gameplay options, CounterAttack offers an intense gaming experience with hundreds of ship and weapon attachments, 8 playable characters, and versatile co-op gameplay for 2-8 players online (or 1-4 players local co-op).

In CounterAttack: Uprising, humanity is faced with a mechanical apocalypse. Beings known as “Automatons” are hellbent on the complete eradication of the human race – assembling a seemingly unstoppable armada and laying waste to everything in their path. There is no escape, humanity is forced to rush the Experimental Space Fighter program into production with 8 pilots leading the charge – each with their own ship and special ability supercharged by powerful Quantium:

Ayumi: Renowned Scientist and inventor, Ultimate: Tactical Nuke.

Joe: Expert and seasoned pilot, familiar with X-101s. Ultimate: Overcharge.

Sloane: Top pilot, leads Earth’s defense squadrons. Ultimate: Fighter Squadron.

Marcus: Stole an experimental fighter because it looked fun. Ultimate: Meson Shockwave.

Biff: Multifaceted achiever, very confident. Ultimate: Big Biff Beam.

Sarah: Astrophysicist and engineer. Ultimate: Shield.

Jinx: Computer and applied technology expert. Ultimate: Hacking.

Carl: Young but capable pilot, quick thinking and flexible. Ultimate: Plasma Strike.

Fly solo or team up with other players in couch or online co-op. Build your ultimate ship by unlocking powerful upgrades – including special abilities and 600+ attachments ranging from engine turbos to full weapon conversions. Leverage the combination power-up system to create new weapons from millions of possible combinations – and make your mark with a unique fighting style.

New Improvements

Several Redesigned effects

24 Epic Game Store Achievements

Optimized Online Code

And Various Fixes!

Key Features

Choose from 8 playable characters – each with their own unique ship.

Fight your way through 32+ levels and almost the same number of bosses!

Assemble your fighter from special weapons, upgrades, and 600+ attachments. 

Enjoy true co-op gameplay with 2-8 players online and 1-4 players local co-op – including crossplay.

Put together your own missions and levels using the game’s unique campaign/level editor.

Challenge yourself with three Endless survival modes.

Pricing & Availability

CounterAttack: Uprising will be available on Epic Games Store for $14.99 USD before discounts. CounterAttack: Uprising will release with a 40% discount which will run for one week. The game is also available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. 

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