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Updated · Polygon · Jul 30

GPTRACK50 Sets Oct. 21 Release for Stupid Never Dies as Sega Signs Co-Publishing Deal

Updated

Updated · Polygon · Jul 30

GPTRACK50 Sets Oct. 21 Release for Stupid Never Dies as Sega Signs Co-Publishing Deal

Q: How will the bizarre Body Hack and Style Eat mechanics transform Davy's undead body in this monster-ruled dungeon?

They turn Davy’s body into both a weapon and a shapeshifting toolkit. In **Body Hack**, Davy doesn’t just equip stat boosts in a menu—he physically grafts “Overtech” gear onto his zombie body. That means upgrades can replace or modify body parts, such as giving him a stronger arm for attack power or swapping in enhanced legs for movement, effectively rebuilding him piece by piece as he descends the dungeon. **Style Eat** changes him even more dramatically. After weakening enemies, Davy can devour them and take on their abilities by transforming into their combat “Style.” Reports indicate he has **11 forms total**, including his base Zombie form and monster styles such as **Werewolf, Golem, Vampire, Harpy, Will-o’-the-Wisp, Cyclops, Snow Fairy, Merfolk, Lich, and Demon**. Each form brings its own move set, speed, reach, and combat identity. Together, those systems mean Davy is constantly evolving in two layers. Style Eat lets him temporarily become the kinds of monsters ruling the dungeon, while Body Hack permanently or semi-permanently rewires his underlying zombie frame with bizarre upgrades. Coverage of the game’s demo suggests those body mods can work even when he is transformed, so a hacked-up zombie arm or implanted weapon can complement whatever monster Style he is using. The result is a protagonist whose undead body becomes increasingly customized, grotesque, and versatile—built from stolen monster powers and mechanical body modifications in service of reviving Julia.

3 articles · Updated · Polygon · Jul 30

Oct. 21 is the launch date GPTRACK50 set for Stupid Never Dies, its debut action-RPG for PlayStation 5 and Windows PC.
Sega will co-publish the game, giving the indie studio founded by former Capcom developer Hiroyuki Kobayashi backing as it brings its first title to market.
Stupid Never Dies follows Davy, a shy zombie trying to revive a frozen human girl, with players upgrading his body and stealing abilities from monsters including demons, vampires and ghosts.
Aug. 4 is the date the soundtrack hits Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and other services, ahead of the game's release and alongside DLC tied to music and visuals.
The game was first unveiled at last year's The Game Awards, and the new announcement also introduced trailer character Phoenix Zaza Hotfeathers.