Mirror's Edge Catalyst Drops Guns Completely; Faith Can't Even Pick Them Up

EA and DICE have revealed the offset trailer for Mirror'southward Edge Catalyst, showcasing once more the huge potential of the Frostbite engine.

Mirror's Border Catalyst removes the ability to use guns

The first Mirror'south Edge, while it did not rely on gunplay, the thespian was given the pick to use guns if the opportunity nowadays itself. Mirror'southward Edge Catalyst, takes abroad that choice.

Senior producer Sara Jansson told Polygon:

"In Mirror's Edge Goad, you won't exist using any guns at all,"

"We've completely removed that aspect of the game. Yous can't even option them up."

EA and programmer DICE have created a new combat system that emphasizes melee gainsay, and Jansson continues:

"Faith will fight, but she doesn't kill,"

"At present the fighting is more of an extension of the movement. It builds on the period. It fits a lot better with the game mechanics. When Faith is in menstruum, when she stitches together motion later move without failing and keeps her momentum going, she's actually invulnerable to bullets. That can keep her out of harm's manner. Information technology'due south only when she stops that she can get hurt."

Mirror's Border Goad will offering players the chance to explore the entire city

In Mirror's Border Goad, you volition experience the ascension of Religion, a daring Runner who uncovers a subconscious truth inside the walls of the metropolis of Drinking glass. Through her journey, Faith volition explore every corner of the metropolis, from the highest, nigh pristine skyscrapers, to the dark and gritty tunnels that lie beneath. Players will need to main the environs, using their momentum and timing their combat to fight the oppression of the ruling elite, uncovering the night secrets behind the urban center's beautiful façade. Mirror's Edge Goad gives players the freedom to explore the entire city, discovering a variety of new activities, like 'Dash', races from point A to B, ecology puzzles and story missions to complete at their own pace.

For players that desire to show off their perfect technique or how well they've mastered the city can pre-order Mirror'south Edge Catalyst to receive the Combat Runner Kit or Speed Runner Kit*, respectively. The Gainsay Runner Kit includes unique in-game items including a gainsay-themed Projection Shader, changing how a player appears in their friend'southward game globe, a Runner Tag to stand out in the leaderboards, and a unique groundwork to customize a role player's Screen Hacks. The Speed Runner Kit besides comes equipped with a Projection Shader, Runner Tag and unique Screen Hack background, only the features are more themed to the speed of their skill.

Mirror's Border Catalyst will exist available on Feb 23, 2022, at retail and for digital download on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and Origin for PC.