XLR

XLR is a multiplayer, team-based arena shooter set in a future where humanity is fighting for survival against companion AI. Some AI factions want to wipe out humanity, while others consider it an endangered species to protect and honor as their progenitors. Most surviving human factions have joined the Earth Recovery Consortium (ERC), pooling resources and forming strike teams to raid hostile AI-controlled facilities for energy, technology and supplies. Each sub-faction also pursues its own agendas in the AIER war.

Join a strike team

You can form a party with friends or join a random match. Your team lands at an enemy facility in a dropship, chooses metaframes for your consciences to intertwine with symbiotically, then deploys to the battleground. ERC objectives are described as coming to matches soon. Single-player training lets you fight simulated enemy combatants.

Choose a metaframe

XLR has nine player classes, each with its own equipment and movement options:

• Hawk: Tag enemies with binoculars and attack at range with a sniper rifle, or use a holodouble to mislead them before striking from behind with a knife. Moves by sliding.
• Slayer: Fight with a laser rifle and laser pistol, use a machete in close combat, or throw a timed grenade. Moves by sliding.
• Bliss: A monk seeking the answer to the question, “Why are you hurting yourself?”
• Shadow: Move stealthily with a zipline baton and attack with a katana. Moves by sliding or ziplining. Throwing knives and smoke bombs are listed as coming soon.
• Logi: Described as a futurist.
• Tang: Attack with a minigun and shotgun. Gravity knuckles and a gravitronic grenade are listed as coming soon. Moves by sliding.
• Thermo: Use a flamethrower and incendiary grenade. A freeze pistol and thermo mace are listed as coming soon. Moves by sliding.
• Ballisto: Fire a grenade launcher. A plasma pistol, warhammer and proximity mine are listed as coming soon. Moves by sliding.
• Zoner: Use dual pistols and short-range teleportation to reach new vantage points. An energy shield and swap grenade are listed as coming soon. Moves by teleporting.

Many classes use sliding for movement. The Zoner uses teleportation instead, and interactive elements before combat fit inside your play area.