Hood: Outlaws & Legends is the Next Big Heist Game
Exploring what gamers can expect when English folklore meets heist gameplay
Hood: Outlaws & Legends is an upcoming PvPvE action-stealth game that should be on your radar. Developed by Sumo Digital-Newcastle and published by Focus Home Interactive, Hood releases on all platforms (excluding Switch) on May 10th 2021.
In Hood, you’ll be racing against another team to steal from the rich and give to the poor in intense PvPvE (Player vs Player vs Environment) heists. Think Payday mixed with Hunt: Showdown but more medieval. You’ll also be in control of some of the most iconic figures in English folklore — Robin Hood, Friar Tuck, Maid Marian, and Little John — although it’s safe to say the developers took some creative liberties.
The Master Plan
In an oppressed kingdom under the control of a cruel dictator, it’s your job to take up arms to infiltrate and extract treasure guarded by a well-armed military force. Each heist will see you and your friends compete against a rival group of four other players to steal the same prize. This will involve outwitting the AI…
