SERIOUS FAQ: SHATTERVERSE

It’s been about a week since we revealed Serious Sam: Shatterverse, and we're super happy to see the Serious Sam community alive and kicking again! Seeing all the reactions, discussions, memes, and hype, along with the critique and skepticism, has meant a lot to us.

We’ve been keeping a close eye on everything you’ve been saying, and a few questions keep coming up again and again. So, instead of replying in a hundred different places multiple times, we figured it’d be easier to just sit down and answer them properly.

Here’s a quick FAQ covering the most common questions.

Have we missed some? Feel free to ask away here or on the official Serious Sam Discord server.

Thanks for your support!

IS THIS STILL A CLASSIC SERIOUS SAM GAME OR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT?

Serious Sam: Shatterverse respects the series’ rich legacy and preserves its essence, while presenting it in a fresh way. It never compromises on certain elements like classic Sam first-person shooter action, overwhelming hordes of enemies, endless bullets, plenty of strafing and backpedalling, witty one-liners, and straightforward, exhilarating fun.

WHY A ROGUELITE, AND HOW DOES IT FIT SERIOUS SAM?

We thought the roguelite genre was a natural fit for the next Serious Sam game, since many players in our community enjoy replaying missions to achieve higher scores or uncover every secret.

Each full run lasts about 45 minutes and consists of three distinct biomes, each ending with its own boss battle. When you unlock new weapons, they become available in future runs, although your inventory is reset at the start of each run.

IS THIS A MULTIPLAYER ONLY TITLE/CAN I PLAY SOLO?

Yes. Shatterverse can absolutely be enjoyed solo. If you prefer facing the hordes alone, you’ll get the full experience. Just one Sam, his weapons, and every beast Mental throws his way.

That said, bringing in more Sams turns the chaos all the way up and makes the experience more chaotic and explosive if that's your thing, too.

DOES PROGRESSION CARRY OVER IN CO-OP?

The progression carries over. Your run rewards will be available to you even after you leave multiplayer, and you'll be able to use them to unlock and upgrade additional items, intels, weapons, and characters.

IS THERE A STORY OR IS IT PURELY GAMEPLAY-DRIVEN?

There is a story behind Serious Sam: Shatterverse. While gameplay takes center stage, players who like new lore and advancing the story of the Samverse will find what they are looking for.

IS JOHN J. DICK STILL VOICING SERIOUS SAM?

Yes! He plays the voice of Retro Sam, obviously!

IS CROTEAM DONE WITH SERIOUS SAM FOR GOOD?

No. Serious Sam is Croteam's creation, and the series will always be a part of their DNA. This is part of growing Serious Sam, not moving on from it.

“This is a really exciting moment for us. To see another talented team step in and create something bold, fresh, and different within the universe we’ve cherished for so long. We can’t wait for both old and new fans to experience this new interpretation of the franchise.” - Davor Hunski, CCO at Croteam.

HOW ARE MULTIPLAYER SERVERS BEING HANDLED?

The game is a peer-to-peer game and not server-based, as we wanted it to still be around in 5, 10, 15 years, so we could look back fondly on the memories made while developing the game.

IS THIS A LIVE-SERVICE GAME?

Serious Sam: Shatterverse is a premium one-time-purchase. None of the in-game content is hidden behind microtransactions, battle passes, season passes, or anything of the sort.

WAS AI USED IN CREATING THIS GAME?

No. Everything in Serious Sam: Shatterverse was done by a talented developer and a human fan of the Serious Sam franchise.