Nekki announces summer 2027 release for SPINE

Developer Nekki has announced a summer 2027 release window for its cinematic single-player action game, SPINE. The title will launch on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned for a later release.

Set in the dystopian cyberpunk megacity of Tensor City, the game follows Redline, a rebellious street artist searching for her kidnapped brother. To survive an oppressive AI regime, she utilizes a sentient combat implant known as Spine. The gameplay focuses on a “Gun Fu” combat style, blending third-person shooting with martial arts through a Freeflow Combat system. This allows players to dodge bullets, disarm enemies, and chain attacks into cinematic finishers.

A new gameplay trailer showcased the game's environment and key characters, including the supreme leader of Tensor City, Judge, and the elite combatants known as the Children of Tensor. The game is being developed using Unreal Engine 5 and Nekki’s Cascadeur animation engine to achieve a movie-like experience.