Ancestral Players

Ancestral Players is an arena shooter for 2–16 players. You fight to eliminate the competition and be the last player standing, but each time you die you level up and gain abilities to hunt down the player who took you out. Lives are limited, and everyone starts with a dagger and a brief.

Modes and upgrades

You can play free-for-all or team matches, settle scores with friends in private lobbies, or compete in automated tournaments. Depending on the mode, upgrades follow a set progression inspired by gun game modes, or you choose them yourself in a skill tree. Bots are also available.

Weapons and arenas

Every projectile follows its own path, so each weapon takes practice to master. The arsenal includes:

• The Axe: heavy and deadly at close range.
• The Bow: suited to precise shots at a distance.
• The Coconut Launcher: fires high-impact tropical fruit.

The arena environment shifts and can create hazards, making movement important for getting out of danger.

Play options

Matches support peer-to-peer connections, dedicated servers in Europe and North America, split screen and LAN. The game also includes replays, a training area and a short solo campaign.