Check out gameplay for Gun-Fu epic SPINE from PC Gaming Show

At the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, developer and publisher Nekki revealed a brand-new trailer for gun-fu action game SPINE, coming to PC and consoles. The new trailer showcases the game’s dynamic camera, and futuristic cyberpunk world of SPINE – fusing cinematic action movie-style direction with close-quarters combat.



The new SPINE teaser trailer reveals new environments, takedowns and a new battle scene with one of the game’s bosses first featured in gameplay demos at Gamescom 2024 – a powerful enemy equipped with a mech suit. The new trailer also showcases SPINE’s spraypaint mechanic – used in combat by protagonist Redline to blind enemies in preparation for bone-crushing takedowns – and the dynamism of the game’s camera, offering players new angles on the in-game action and making SPINE a truly cinematic action game.

“With SPINE we have set out to reimagine what ‘cinematic action’ in a game can be,” said Dmitry Pimenov, Game Director of SPINE. “Our philosophy is simple: if something exciting happens on screen, we aim to make it part of the gameplay rather than a passive cutscene. We are using our proprietary intellectual camera system, which is designed to find the most cinematic angles for the action on screen without interrupting gameplay. We are also embracing bold camera choices, including pre-set cameras in certain scenes. Many of these decisions are inspired by iconic moments from classic action films. Players may spot some homages to scenes from John Wick Chapter 4 and Old Boy in today’s teaser.”

SPINE is a single-player, story-rich action game where the player takes on the role of rebellious street artist Redline, accompanied by her sentient combat implant, Spine. Players join them as they challenge the autocratic AI regime of Tensor Corporation while learning to trust each other.

SPINE features camerawork and combat choreography by action movie stunt specialists and is powered by Unreal Engine 5 and Nekki’s original animation engine, Cascadeur, making players the star of their own action movie where no two fights are the same.

SPINE features:

Movie-Like Experience – SPINE puts players inside the action with a dynamic combat camera that makes every fight feel like a movie, without ever stealing control from players.

Innovative Combat – A thrilling fusion of cinematic gunplay and beat 'em up. Dive into the chaos of SPINE's combat, where every move is a dance between gunfire and raw, close-quarter bullet mayhem. It's not just a game; it's an artistic canvas for your own style of destruction.

Unrivaled Atmosphere – Dive into an action-packed narrative set against the backdrop of a captivating cyberpunk world. Explore the contrast between the gleaming, utopian facades and the gritty, decaying alleyways, as each location becomes a stage for adrenaline-fueled gunfights.

Gripping Narrative – Embark on a gritty journey into the near-future with Redline, a rebellious street artist, and her AI companion, Spine — a combat implant with a mind of its own. Together, they stand against an oppressive AI regime, and every fight they have sends ripples through the streets they navigate, changing the lives of the people they meet.

Players can wishlist SPINE on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox, and keep to date with SPINE on the official website, Discord, X, Tiktok, Facebook, and Reddit. For those interested in the game's universe, Nekki publishes a webtoon comic "SPINE: Bullet Dancers" that lets fans dive into the world of SPINE before the game is released.