Canadian indie studio Hatchery Games, formed by former Skylanders developers, unveiled a new gameplay trailer during the Monster Taming Direct for their project Voidling Bound. The game has been described by players as a mix of Spore and Warframe, offering the possibility of evolving creatures through branching paths that define their abilities and appearance. By discovering mutant genes, players can craft unique beings and unlock synergies that allow for nearly limitless build-making possibilities.

The exclusive trailer highlights the splicing system, where collected genes can be combined to create highly personalized Voidlings. One of the most striking examples shown was Gwigoon, a mischievous creature capable of self-replication that uses its clones in combat to devastating effect.

The adventure places players in the role of a Space Wrangler, with direct control of Voidlings in a third-person sci-fi shooter experience. Evolution plays a central role, with paths that unlock new powers to battle pestilent swarms, massive bosses, and reclaim vibrant planets consumed by corruption.

The story is set in a universe threatened by a devastating parasite capable of annihilating all life forms. In this context, humanity must rely on the newfound bond with Voidlings, creatures that can reveal their full potential through a neural link. It is within this connection that the last hope for survival resides.

Among its features, the title offers intense action, with the possibility to shoot, slash, slam, and unleash varied attacks. Each Voidling can follow distinct evolutionary paths, acquiring elemental affinities, special abilities, and mutations that completely alter the style of play.

Progression is another highlight, as players can level up their creatures and distribute attribute points among strength, vitality, essence, recuperation, or agility. Exploration also plays a key role, with handcrafted planets teeming with enemies and secrets. Eggs rescued from infected locations can hatch into new Voidlings, some with rare natures that provide significant advantages.

Customization completes the experience, with systems that allow breeding, the combination of traits, and the collection of body parts, colors, and genes. The result is the creation of unique beings that blend the strengths of multiple discoveries, enabling the construction of powerful strategies to overcome the increasingly complex challenges of the game.