Romeo Is a Dead man Trailer Showcases Visceral Combat, Confirmed for 2026 Release
A new trailer for Romeo Is a Dead Man, the upcoming action title from Grasshopper Manufacture and Suda51, debuted today, highlighting the game’s brutal combat and unique aesthetic. The trailer offers a glimpse of both melee and ranged gameplay, featuring protagonist Romeo Stargazer battling through waves of enemies and confronting imposing boss characters, including a massive, grotesque face.
Romeo Is a Dead Man is slated for release in 2026.The game centers around Romeo’s ability to switch between swords and guns, utilizing a special attack called “Bloody Summer” fueled by absorbing enemy blood. Grasshopper describes the game as a “new kind of bloody action” where players strengthen and alter Romeo’s weapons as they progress.
“Romeo switches between swords and guns to fight. Wipe out the waves of enemies that stand in your path to give birth to a new kind of bloody action, and take down the fearsome space-time criminals that await,” Grasshopper Manufacture stated. “Absorb the blood of your enemies to unleash Romeo’s special attack: Bloody Summer, capable of turning any situation around. Romeo’s various weapons can be strengthened and altered as the story moves forward as he takes on even stronger enemies.”
Earlier this year, Push Square previewed the game and spoke with director Suda51 about the influence of The Smiths and Morrissey on the game’s progress. That preview can be found here.