Indie Darling Hypercharge: Unboxed Hits Massive Milestone as Fans Continue to Go Crazy Over Action Figure Shooter

Hypercharge: Unboxed celebrates 100,000 copies sold on Xbox in under a month.

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  • The game's unique concept and nostalgic appeal contributed to its success.
  • The game mixes action figures and third-person shooting in a toy world.
  • A PS5 version of the game is confirmed to be in development.
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Hypercharge: Unboxed, the cool this-person action figure shooter, just hit a huge milestone. The game has now sold over 100,000 copies on Xbox, and fans are super excited about it and what it means for the future of both the game and the studio

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This indie game has really caught the attention of gamers everywhere, and it’s easy to see why, with its cool new concept and polished gameplay. 

Big Milestone for Hypercharge: Unboxed on Xbox consoles

Hypercharge: Unboxed lets you play as toy soldiers and action figures.
Hypercharge: Unboxed lets you play as toy soldiers and action figures. Image via Steam.

On X, Indie studio Digital Cybercherries has announced that Hypercharge: Unboxed has now sold over 100,000 copies in under a month since releasing on Xbox platforms. This excludes its sales on PCs in the past.

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The developers have managed to create a game that’s not only fun to play but also brings back some serious nostalgia. Remember those days when you’d play with action figures and imagine epic battles? This game captures that feeling perfectly. 

It’s a great mix of both first-person and third-person shooting, with players taking on the role of action figures in a toy world. The game has multiple traditional shooter game modes, as well as both PVP and PVE modes, including co-op.

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One big reason that made the game such a big hit is its unique concept. Playing as action figures in a toy world isn’t something you see every day in the gaming world. The nostalgia factor is definitely huge. Many gamers grew up playing with action figures and building epic battles in their minds. This game brings those childhood dreams to life and also makes the game stand out in an oversaturated market filled with shooters.

Another thing fans love is the co-op gameplay. You can team up with friends to take on waves of enemies. It’s perfect for those who love cooperative gaming. The game also has a lot of customization options. You can personalize your action figure and weapons with different skins and accessories, which adds a fun, personal touch to the game.

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The Future of Hypercharge: Unboxed, and PS5 Version

The game features plenty striking maps with gorgeous details.
The game features plenty striking maps with gorgeous details.

With the milestone of 100,000 copies sold, it’s clear that Hypercharge: Unboxed has a bright future. The developers are committed to continuing to support the game with updates and new content. This means players can look forward to even more fun and exciting features in the future, like new weapons and maps.

The developers have also been really great about listening to player feedback, and directly interacting with the community on social media platforms. They’ve made a lot of updates and improvements based on what players want.

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This has helped keep the community happy and engaged. Plus, the game is constantly getting new content, which keeps things fresh and gives players a reason to return to it. 

There are also discussions about bringing the game to other platforms. Right now, it’s available on Xbox, Switch, and PC, but expanding to PlayStation could bring in even more players. The developers have previously confirmed that a PlayStation version is in development.

Have you tried out the game yet? Let us know in the comments below!

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Written by Suhaib Adeel

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Suhaib is a Gaming Content Writer at FandomWire. He's extremely passionate about video games and movies, and loves working in the pop culture space. Some of his favorite games include Fallout: New Vegas, Disco Elysium, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Persona 5, Final Fantasy XII, Dishonored, and Bloodborne.