Amazon announces ex-Lionhead devs’ ‘online co-op spectacle’ King of Meat

Amazon Games and UK-based Glowmade – a studio formed by ex-Lionhead Studios developers – have announced King of Meat.

Revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live, King of Meat is described as “a hacking, slashing online co-op spectacle” for one through four players, stepping into the role of “fearless contenders battling through ridiculous dungeons”.

VGC recently played the game ahead of its announcement, and you can read our full impressions via our King of Meat first look.

King of Meat takes place in the mystical world of Loregok, which is described as a place of “dragons, trolls, skeletons, and corporate commercialism” where “high fantasy meets the glitz, glamor, and media-infatuation of modern-day celebrity”.

Players race through chaotic dungeons battling monsters, while trying to impress the crowd with combat skills and showmanship. Players can also create their own dungeons.

King of Meat will be available for purchase digitally, launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Nintendo Switch.

“I like to sum up Glowmade’s approach as joyful creativity”, said Jonny Hopper, Glowmade’s co-founder and studio head. “King of Meat perfectly embodies this ethos, giving players so many weird and wonderful ways to have fun and express themselves.

“Whether you want to spend time in Create Mode building the most bonkers dungeon you can, dress up like a squid-headed bird person in Cuban heels, or just enjoy the surprise and belly laughs of exploring and beating dungeons with friends, King of Meat has got something for you.

“We’ve had so much fun making this game and I’m just so excited the world is going to experience it soon. I truly can’t wait to see our community flex their creative muscles and bring King of Meat to life.“

Christoph Hartmann, VP of Amazon Games, added: “At Amazon Games we’re diversifying our portfolio to offer a wide range of high-quality experiences for our players. Today we’re thrilled to unveil King of Meat, an imaginative and exciting new IP developed by Glowmade, that marks a significant step in that direction.

“Glowmade have created a rich and vibrant world in King of Meat, and deliver an incredibly fun and compelling gameplay experience for players.

“We’re excited about the variety of ways players can express themselves through creative co-op gameplay and dungeon creation, and we’re looking forward to King of Meat captivating players around the world at launch and beyond.”