00:00Welcome to Rune Battle, the party battler where cute robot vacuums abandon their chores
00:05and settle the differences the only way they know how, by popping each other's balloons
00:09in a relentless action-packed battle. The rules in Rune Battle are simple, be the last vacuum
00:15standing, the longer you survive, the more points on your tally. Designed to be played solo with
00:20bots or against up to 6 players in both local and online multiplayer, Rune Battle delivers
00:26non-stop unpredictable action across wild arenas packed with outrageous weapons, interactive hazards
00:31and physics-driven chaos. Play across different maps and use the minigames to your advantage,
00:37with each minigame won granting players an edge over their opponents. At launch, Rune Battle will
00:43offer a vast variety of maps, minigames and vacuums. Jump into the office, where your environment is
00:49filled with balloon-popping hazards. A single well-timed dash can send a rival crashing through
00:54a window for an instant elimination, meaning balloons don't matter when gravity gets involved.
01:00We checked, there's no helium in there to keep you floating. Vents let you teleport across the map
01:05for cheesy plays, while shattering the water dispenser will turn the floor into a slippery trap
01:10that punishes anyone who rushes in too confidently. And that's just one environment, but there's so much
01:16more. From cluttered living rooms, to chaotic restaurants, from museums, to unpredictable themed
01:21arenas. Each setting introduces its own mechanics, its own hazards, its own ways to flip a match in seconds.
01:29In the restaurant, the battlefield becomes pure diner mayhem. Trigger the dishwasher and dodge
01:35plates, flying at reckless speed. Slam into the fridge and unleash a freezing blast that slows anyone
01:41caught in it. Activate the oven and fill the room with thick smoke, where silhouettes move and nobody
01:47knows who's about to strike. Spill ramen across the floor to sabotage your rivals. Drift too close to
01:53the industrial extractor and get pulled into a swirling mess of mechanical chaos.
02:00But just when you think you've mastered the battlefield, minigames happen. Between battle rounds,
02:06Rune Battle throws players into over a dozen absurd high energy minigames that completely shift the pace
02:12of the game. Race at full speed and clean pre, securing the most laps. Secure the most goals in
02:19Rune Ball like a true footballing star. And survive the falling madness of balloon rain, to name but a few.
02:27Winning a minigame grants real advantages in the next battle. From extra balloons to protective shields,
02:33double dash, magnetised power ups, iron coated protection, even unpredictable mystery skills capable
02:39of transforming the entire flow of the match. Every match contributes to unlocking new gameplay modifiers
02:47and over 50 cosmetic rewards. With nearly 200,000 customisation combinations, from colours and
02:54expressions to hats, accessories and wildly impractical weapons, no two vacuums ever need to look alike.
03:02A viking wielding a baguette, a unicorn armed with a katana, a pirate charging forward with a plunger,
03:08you can really make your vacuum cleaner feel like your own. You'll also be able to select from a host
03:13of different game modes, including battle mode, glitch mode and balloon mayhem. Glitch mode brings
03:19a new twist to the game, featuring modifiers that flip the rules on their head. Whilst in balloon mayhem,
03:26the traditional point scoring system is replaced with a pop count. The more balloons you pop, the more
03:31points you secure. With controls designed around just two buttons and a stick, Rune Battle is instantly
03:37accessible, whether you're playing on controller, keyboard or even using your mobile phone as a
03:42gamepad. The game also allows you to make the game truly yours. Customise your match lamp, activate
03:49glitch mode, add bots for chaotic solo sessions, create quick party bursts or extended battles of
03:56vacuum fuel destruction. Rune Battle launches worldwide on Steam on March 25th, 2026.
04:04We're Dust Games, and we hope you've enjoyed this explainer trailer. Wishlist Rune Battle today,
04:09and see you in the battlegrounds soon.
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