Shard Squad is available now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox on PC, bringing its bullet heaven roguelite gameplay to Microsoft consoles with Xbox Play Anywhere support. Developed by Brazilian studio The Root Studios and published by Nuntius Games, the release marks a major milestone for the team as their first published game.
Quick Facts
- Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC (with Xbox Play Anywhere support)
- Developer: The Root Studios
- Publisher: Nuntius Games
- Price: $6.99 (currently $6.29)
Gameplay and Monster Synergies
The game centers around an adorable cast of little monsters known as Shards. Players recruit new creatures during each run to survive intense enemy hordes, utilizing a synergy system tied to each Shard's element, appearance, and relationships. With more than 20 playable Shards and over 90 unique relics, builds can be tailored to individual playstyles.
As players progress through survival runs, the Prime Evolution system lets monsters evolve and unlock exclusive appearances and advanced techniques. Special events and boss encounters appear throughout each run to test squad setups and grant additional rewards.
A Milestone for The Root Studios
For studio director Rennan Costa, bringing the game to Xbox fulfills a long-held goal. Several of the playable Shards drew inspiration from the developers' own pets to build an emotional connection with players beyond standard gameplay mechanics. The team hopes that Xbox players will enjoy discovering the designs, relationships, and stories behind every character in the world of Mellunia.