RoboCop: Rogue City release date - Gameplay, Peter Weller and more news

Tempting players with an '80s action movie-based good time is the opening on Teyon's official website: "Become the iconic part man, part machine, all cop hero as you attempt to bring justice to the dangerous, crime-ridden streets of Old Detroit."

A PC demo was released on 4th October, and despite some initial performance issues – which were promptly fixed – players were impressed by the game's faithful treatment of the source material, alongside the weighty feeling of playing as RoboCop.

There are archetypal bad guys and hyper-capitalist shenanigans afoot in Detroit, so read on to get the lowdown on all things RoboCop!

When is the RoboCop: Rogue City release date?

The RoboCop: Rogue City release date is 2nd November 2023 - or 31st October 2023 for early access.

The game was initially slated for release in June 2023, but faced a delay of three months before being pushed back even further.

It seems to be well worth it, however, as it has landed well with the critics, and harkens back to a different era of gaming found in the 2000s.

If you are desperate to get your cyborg-mitts on it earlier, you can find out how just below.

How to get RoboCop: Rogue City early access

To get RoboCop: Rogue City early access, you need to pre-order the RoboCop: Rogue City Alex Murphy edition.

This will grant you 48 hours of early access and the prestige of gloating to your friends who may have to wait an extra couple of days as you rain down justice on the corrupt denizens of Detroit.

To find out where to pre-order RoboCop: Rogue City and its Alex Murphy edition, keep reading!

Can I pre-order RoboCop: Rogue City?

Yes, you can pre-order RoboCop: Rogue City from CDKeys for £27.99.

Alternatively, you can pre-order the RoboCop: Rogue City Alex Murphy Edition for £36.39 from CDKeys.

The Alex Murphy edition nets you the following:

• RoboCop: Rogue City
• 48 hours early access
• The hero's damaged armour
• The "Prototype" version of the Auto-9 gun (cosmetic)
• The digital artbook

Being able to play the game on Halloween is very befitting of such an esteemed series that is gory to the point of being comic.

If you've made yourself a RoboCop Halloween costume, just be sure not to carry over the antics from the films and game into the real world...

Which consoles and platforms can play RoboCop: Rogue City?

The game's official website confirms that RoboCop: Rogue City will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. It looks like Steam and the Epic Games Store will both get the PC version. There is currently no GOG version available.

The game's initial gameplay footage trailer also included the Nintendo Switch logo at the end, but this version has since been cancelled, no doubt due to how demanding Unreal Engine 5 is even on the current-gen machines.

Is RoboCop: Rogue City on PS4 or Xbox One?

RoboCop: Rogue City will not be available on PS4 or Xbox One, with the developers focusing their attention on the current-gen machines instead.

As it stands, there are no signs on the official website or trailers to suggest that RoboCop: Rogue City will come to PS4 and Xbox One. It might be time to upgrade, then, if you haven't already.

RoboCop: Rogue City gameplay and story details

Set between the events of the second and third film, Rogue City's plot surrounds a mysterious and powerful crime boss, referred to simply as "The New Guy in Town".

This newcomer is such a hot ticket, it would seem, that a gang has taken over the Detroit TV station with hostages to boot to try and get him to work with them.

The action follows from here which can be seen in the trailer below.

As demonstrated, the is a first-person shooter that puts you right into the metal-covered head of RoboCop himself. You'll be shooting baddies on the regular, of course.

That's not all, however, as there is plenty of side content waiting for you, and exploration in hub-like levels is encouraged. You'll be piecing together evidence and speaking to (and intimidating) the local population to get the bottom of it all.

Rogue City is described on its website as "an authentic RoboCop game experience that is faithful to the franchise's DNA, while immersing gamers in an original story that enables them to play as none other than RoboCop himself."

That's certainly proving to be true, with the delightfully chunky and tactile-looking gameplay with foes being highlighted by RoboCop's signature targeting system.

"You have the power to decide how to fulfil prime directives in your own way, but as the story unfolds, proceed with caution - because corruption and greed know no limits." We'd buy that for a dollar!

Is there a RoboCop: Rogue City trailer?

We're so glad you asked, as there is indeed a trailer. Below is the RoboCop: Rogue City story trailer.

The clip introduces us to the themes, story beats and hints at some of the characters found in the game.

It's certainly looking like an undiscovered RoboCop movie, and we can't wait to stomp around the lovingly recreated Old Detroit with its many idiosyncratic and insane residents.

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