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| title = Omega Strikers
| title = Omega Strikers
| image = Omega Strikers Game Cover.jpg
| image = Omega Strikers Game Cover.jpg
| caption = Promotional art; featuring Juliette, one of many playable characters from the game's roster
| caption = Promotional art; featuring Juliette, one of many playable characters from the game's roster
| developer = Odyssey Interactive
| developer = Odyssey Interactive
| publisher = Odyssey Interactive
| publisher = Odyssey Interactive
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| composer = {{ubl|James Landino|Garrett Williamson|VGR|Viticz|Mason Lieberman|Ian Tsuchiura|Joshua Taipale|Falk Au Yeong|Funk Fiction|Micheal Staple|Koaster}}
| composer = {{ubl|James Landino|Garrett Williamson|VGR|Viticz|Mason Lieberman|Ian Tsuchiura|Joshua Taipale|Falk Au Yeong|Funk Fiction|Michael Staple|Koaster}}
| platforms = {{Unbulleted list|[[Microsoft Windows]]|[[Nintendo Switch]]|[[iOS]]|[[Android (operating system)|Android]]|[[PlayStation 4]]|[[PlayStation 5]]|[[Windows]]|[[Xbox One]]|[[Xbox Series X/S]]}}
| engine = [[Unreal Engine|Unreal Engine 5]]
| platforms = {{Unbulleted list|[[Microsoft Windows]]|[[Nintendo Switch]]|[[iOS]]|[[Android (operating system)|Android]]|[[PlayStation 4]]|[[PlayStation 5]]|[[Windows]]|[[Xbox One]]|[[Xbox Series X/S]]}}
| released = '''Windows''', '''Nintendo Switch''', '''iOS''', '''Android'''{{vgrelease|WW|April 27, 2023}}'''PlayStation 5'''{{vgrelease|WW|May 2, 2023}}'''Xbox One''', '''Xbox Series X/S'''{{vgrelease|WW|May 5, 2023}} '''PlayStation 4'''{{vgrelease|WW|May 19, 2023}}
| genre = [[Action game|Action]], [[Sports video game|sport]]
| released = '''Windows''', '''Nintendo Switch''', '''iOS''', '''Android'''{{vgrelease|WW|April 27, 2023}}'''Xbox One''', '''Xbox Series X/S'''{{vgrelease|WW|May 5, 2023}}'''PlayStation 5''', '''PlayStation 4'''{{vgrelease|WW|May 19, 2023}}
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| modes = [[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]]
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'''''Omega Strikers''''' is a free-to-play [[Action game|action]] [[Sports video game|sport]] video game, developed and published by Canada-based Odyssey Interactive. The game features short, three-on-three [[Multiplayer video game|online multiplayer]] matches, in which players compete to score more goals than the opposing team.<ref name="washingtonpost">{{Cite news |last=Lee |first=Jonathan |title=The ''Omega Strikers'' pitch is 'gladiator hockey.' That's just the start. |language=en-US |pages=2022–09–22 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/09/22/omega-strikers-interview/ |access-date=2022-09-29 |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> It was released on April 27, 2023 for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Nintendo Switch]], [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Colasonno |first=Chase |date=2023-02-08 |title=''Omega Strikers'' Cross-Platform 3v3 Footbrawler Ignites the Competition on Nintendo Switch, PC and Mobile on April 27 |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/omega-strikers-cross-platform-3v3-230000536.html |access-date=2023-02-08 |work=[[Yahoo! Finance]] |agency=[[Business Wire]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=2023-04-05 |title=''Omega Strikers'' adds PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, and Xbox One versions |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2023/04/omega-strikers-adds-ps5-xbox-series-ps4-and-xbox-one-versions |access-date=2023-04-13 |work=Gematsu}}</ref> on May 5 for [[Xbox One]] and [[Xbox Series X/S]], and on May 19 for [[PlayStation 5]] and [[PlayStation 4]].<ref>{{cite tweet|url=https://twitter.com/OdysseyStudio/status/1651357175267184642|title="Heads up @PlayOmega Strikers: We launch tomorrow on PC, iOS, Android, and Switch! However, the Xbox and PlayStation versions will be delayed due to technical issues. Progress made on other platforms will carry over when Xbox and PS arrive in the coming weeks. It should be fast!"|user=OdysseyStudio|author=Odyseey Interactive|number=1651357175267184642|date=April 26, 2023}}</ref>
'''''Omega Strikers''''' is a free-to-play [[Action game|action]] [[Sports video game|sport]] video game by Odyssey Interactive. The game features short, three-on-three [[Multiplayer video game|online multiplayer]] matches, in which players compete to score more goals than the opposing team.<ref name="washingtonpost">{{Cite news |last=Lee |first=Jonathan |title=The ''Omega Strikers'' pitch is 'gladiator hockey.' That's just the start. |language=en-US |pages=2022–09–22 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/09/22/omega-strikers-interview/ |access-date=2022-09-29 |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> It was released on April 27, 2023 for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Nintendo Switch]], [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Colasonno |first=Chase |date=2023-02-08 |title=''Omega Strikers'' Cross-Platform 3v3 Footbrawler Ignites the Competition on Nintendo Switch, PC and Mobile on April 27 |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/omega-strikers-cross-platform-3v3-230000536.html |access-date=2023-02-08 |work=[[Yahoo! Finance]] |agency=[[Business Wire]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=2023-04-05 |title=''Omega Strikers'' adds PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, and Xbox One versions |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2023/04/omega-strikers-adds-ps5-xbox-series-ps4-and-xbox-one-versions |access-date=2023-04-13 |work=Gematsu}}</ref> on May 5 for [[Xbox One]] and [[Xbox Series X/S]], and on May 19 for [[PlayStation 5]] and [[PlayStation 4]].<ref>{{cite tweet|url=https://twitter.com/OdysseyStudio/status/1651357175267184642|title="Heads up @PlayOmega Strikers: We launch tomorrow on PC, iOS, Android, and Switch! However, the Xbox and PlayStation versions will be delayed due to technical issues. Progress made on other platforms will carry over when Xbox and PS arrive in the coming weeks. It should be fast!"|user=OdysseyStudio|author=Odyseey Interactive|number=1651357175267184642|date=April 26, 2023}}</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
Matches in ''Omega Strikers'' consist of two teams of three players, who fight to score by sending the Core, a large [[hockey puck]], into the opponent's goal. The game is presented from a top-down perspective, with the whole playfield visible at once.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Derrick |first=Connor |date=2022-09-18 |title=''Omega Strikers'', a brand new sports MOBA from ex-Riot Games developers, is launching for mobile in the near future |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/omega-strikers/closed-beta-test/ |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=PockerGamer |language=en}}</ref>
Matches in ''Omega Strikers'' consist of two teams of three players, who fight to score by sending the Core, a large [[hockey puck]], into the opponent's goal. The game is presented from a top-down perspective, with the whole playfield visible at once.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Derrick |first=Connor |date=2022-09-18 |title=''Omega Strikers'', a brand new sports MOBA from ex-Riot Games developers, is launching for mobile in the near future |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/omega-strikers/closed-beta-test/ |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=PockerGamer |language=en}}</ref>


Players can choose from a cast of characters, known as ''Strikers''. Each Striker has a unique set of abilities which can be used to attack enemy players, move the Core, [[Glossary of video game terms#buff|buff]] allies, [[Glossary of video game terms#debuff|debuff]] enemies, and more.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dojranliev |first=Martin |date=2022-09-18 |title=''Omega Strikers'': Beginner's Guide |url=https://itemlevel.net/omega-strikers-beginners-guide/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Item Level |language=en-US}}</ref> When a character takes damage, their stagger bar decreases, and once it reaches 0 it becomes easier for their opponents to knock them back, or even off the field entirely for a short duration. Through interactions like scoring goals, knocking out enemies, making saves, etc., players obtain [[Experience point|experience points]] that can power up strikers throughout the game.<ref name="washingtonpost" /> There are also various power-ups called "awakenings" that serve as upgrades throughout the game.
Players can choose from a cast of characters, known as ''Strikers''. Each Striker has a unique set of abilities which can be used to attack enemy players, move the Core, [[Glossary of video game terms#buff|buff]] allies, [[Glossary of video game terms#debuff|debuff]] enemies, and more.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dojranliev |first=Martin |date=2022-09-18 |title=''Omega Strikers'': Beginner's Guide |url=https://itemlevel.net/omega-strikers-beginners-guide/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Item Level |language=en-US}}</ref> When a character takes damage, their stagger bar decreases, and once it reaches 0 it becomes easier for their opponents to knock them back, or even off the field entirely for a short duration. Through interactions like scoring goals, knocking out enemies, making saves, etc., players obtain [[experience point]]s that can power up strikers throughout the game.<ref name="washingtonpost" /> There are also various power-ups called "awakenings" that serve as upgrades throughout the game.


==Development==
==Development==
''Omega Strikers'' is developed and [[Indie game|self-published]] by Odyssey Interactive, a studio composed of former staff of [[Riot Games]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marshall |first=Cass |date=2022-09-16 |title=''Omega Strikers'' is a rare competitive game that doesn't make you feel bad |url=https://www.polygon.com/23355723/omega-strikers-preview-odyssey-interactive-characters-gameplay |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
''Omega Strikers'' is developed and published by Canada-based Odyssey Interactive, a studio composed of former staff of [[Riot Games]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marshall |first=Cass |date=2022-09-16 |title=''Omega Strikers'' is a rare competitive game that doesn't make you feel bad |url=https://www.polygon.com/23355723/omega-strikers-preview-odyssey-interactive-characters-gameplay |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |language=en-US}}</ref>


The game entered a Steam-exclusive closed beta testing phase on 16 September 2022, and transitioned to an open beta shortly after.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-02 |title=When does ''Omega Strikers'' release? |url=https://odysseyinteractive.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/8459801004315-When-does-Omega-Strikers-release- |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=Omega Strikers Player Support |language=en-US |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929165603/https://odysseyinteractive.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/8459801004315-When-does-Omega-Strikers-release- |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The game entered a Steam-exclusive closed beta testing phase on 16 September 2022, and transitioned to an open beta shortly after.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-02 |title=When does ''Omega Strikers'' release? |url=https://odysseyinteractive.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/8459801004315-When-does-Omega-Strikers-release- |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=Omega Strikers Player Support |language=en-US |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929165603/https://odysseyinteractive.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/8459801004315-When-does-Omega-Strikers-release- |url-status=dead }}</ref>


On 3 November 2023, Odyssey Interactive announced that, due to high player turnover and an inability to grow the game, content updates for ''Omega Strikers'' would be wound down by the end of the year, with development focus shifting to a new game set in the same universe.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-03 |title=Future of Omega Strikers FAQ |url=https://support.odysseyinteractive.gg/hc/en-us/articles/20078372545819 |website=Omega Strikers Player Support}}</ref><!-- better source in due time? -->
On 3 November 2023, Odyssey Interactive announced that, due to high player turnover and an inability to grow the game, content updates for ''Omega Strikers'' would be wound down by the end of the year, with development focus shifting to a new game set in the same universe.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-03 |title=Future of Omega Strikers FAQ |url=https://support.odysseyinteractive.gg/hc/en-us/articles/20078372545819 |website=Omega Strikers Player Support}}</ref> This was later announced to be a battle royale game titled ''Byte Breakers.''<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMz0jxxT2Xw |title=Introducing Byte Breakers {{!}} New Playable Prototype |date=2024-09-11 |last=Odyssey Interactive |access-date=2024-09-26 |via=YouTube}}</ref><!-- better source in due time? -->

== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" width="auto"
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Ceremony
! scope="col"| Category
! scope="col"| Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 2024
||[[27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards]]
| [[D.I.C.E. Award for Online Game of the Year|Online Game of the Year]]
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.interactive.org/awards/award_category_details.asp?idAward=2024&idGameAwardType=79 |title=2024 Awards Category Details Online Game of the Year |publisher=[[Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences]] |website=interactive.org |access-date=16 February 2024}}</ref>
|}
{{clear}}


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{Official website|https://www.odysseyinteractive.gg/omegastrikers}}
*{{Official website|https://www.odysseyinteractive.gg/omegastrikers}}

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Latest revision as of 01:22, 18 November 2024

Omega Strikers
Promotional art; featuring Juliette, one of many playable characters from the game's roster
Developer(s)Odyssey Interactive
Publisher(s)Odyssey Interactive
Composer(s)
  • James Landino
  • Garrett Williamson
  • VGR
  • Viticz
  • Mason Lieberman
  • Ian Tsuchiura
  • Joshua Taipale
  • Falk Au Yeong
  • Funk Fiction
  • Michael Staple
  • Koaster
Platform(s)
ReleaseWindows, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android
  • WW: April 27, 2023
PlayStation 5
  • WW: May 2, 2023
Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
  • WW: May 5, 2023
PlayStation 4
  • WW: May 19, 2023
Genre(s)Action, sport
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Omega Strikers is a free-to-play action sport video game by Odyssey Interactive. The game features short, three-on-three online multiplayer matches, in which players compete to score more goals than the opposing team.[1] It was released on April 27, 2023 for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android,[2][3] on May 5 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, and on May 19 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.[4]

Gameplay

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Matches in Omega Strikers consist of two teams of three players, who fight to score by sending the Core, a large hockey puck, into the opponent's goal. The game is presented from a top-down perspective, with the whole playfield visible at once.[5]

Players can choose from a cast of characters, known as Strikers. Each Striker has a unique set of abilities which can be used to attack enemy players, move the Core, buff allies, debuff enemies, and more.[6] When a character takes damage, their stagger bar decreases, and once it reaches 0 it becomes easier for their opponents to knock them back, or even off the field entirely for a short duration. Through interactions like scoring goals, knocking out enemies, making saves, etc., players obtain experience points that can power up strikers throughout the game.[1] There are also various power-ups called "awakenings" that serve as upgrades throughout the game.

Development

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Omega Strikers is developed and published by Canada-based Odyssey Interactive, a studio composed of former staff of Riot Games.[7]

The game entered a Steam-exclusive closed beta testing phase on 16 September 2022, and transitioned to an open beta shortly after.[8]

On 3 November 2023, Odyssey Interactive announced that, due to high player turnover and an inability to grow the game, content updates for Omega Strikers would be wound down by the end of the year, with development focus shifting to a new game set in the same universe.[9] This was later announced to be a battle royale game titled Byte Breakers.[10]

Accolades

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Year Ceremony Category Result Ref.
2024 27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards Online Game of the Year Nominated [11]

References

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  1. ^ a b Lee, Jonathan. "The Omega Strikers pitch is 'gladiator hockey.' That's just the start". The Washington Post. pp. 2022–09–22. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  2. ^ Colasonno, Chase (February 8, 2023). "Omega Strikers Cross-Platform 3v3 Footbrawler Ignites the Competition on Nintendo Switch, PC and Mobile on April 27". Yahoo! Finance. Business Wire. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  3. ^ Romano, Sal (April 5, 2023). "Omega Strikers adds PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, and Xbox One versions". Gematsu. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
  4. ^ Odyseey Interactive [@OdysseyStudio] (April 26, 2023). ""Heads up @PlayOmega Strikers: We launch tomorrow on PC, iOS, Android, and Switch! However, the Xbox and PlayStation versions will be delayed due to technical issues. Progress made on other platforms will carry over when Xbox and PS arrive in the coming weeks. It should be fast!"" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. ^ Derrick, Connor (September 18, 2022). "Omega Strikers, a brand new sports MOBA from ex-Riot Games developers, is launching for mobile in the near future". PockerGamer. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  6. ^ Dojranliev, Martin (September 18, 2022). "Omega Strikers: Beginner's Guide". Item Level. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  7. ^ Marshall, Cass (September 16, 2022). "Omega Strikers is a rare competitive game that doesn't make you feel bad". Polygon. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  8. ^ "When does Omega Strikers release?". Omega Strikers Player Support. January 2, 2023. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  9. ^ "Future of Omega Strikers FAQ". Omega Strikers Player Support. November 3, 2023.
  10. ^ Odyssey Interactive (September 11, 2024). Introducing Byte Breakers | New Playable Prototype. Retrieved September 26, 2024 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ "2024 Awards Category Details Online Game of the Year". interactive.org. Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
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