TankRat has a new 15-minute gameplay video, showing the Ironstrike mission, an enemy-control mechanic, and a boss called the Cableworm. Developer Alpha Channel and publisher Kepler Interactive released the footage ahead of the tank action game’s January 15 launch on PS5 and PC through Steam.
The gameplay presentation follows Whittaker as he searches for Persona Zero, the original copy of his now-digital self.
Ironstrike Adds a Mission Beyond TankHead
Ironstrike is a new level that did not appear in TankRat’s predecessor, TankHead. Using information from his guide, Cyril, Whittaker explores the city’s wreckage and learns how it collapsed.
The mission also introduces Remote Viewer, a mechanic that lets you temporarily take control of enemy units. Once connected, you can use their weapons against nearby allies, turning opposing firepower to your advantage.
That gives you another option during tank battles beyond attacking with your own vehicle. Control is temporary, so the window to turn an enemy against its side is limited.
Cableworm Boss Uses a Nine-Pronged Laser
The Ironstrike mission concludes with the Cableworm, a mechanical boss assembled from the metal surrounding the ruined city. It tears material from the ground and brings it into motion during the encounter.
Its nine-pronged laser tests your tank’s ability to evade attacks or withstand the damage. Smaller enemies called Grabbers complicate the fight by attempting to overwhelm both your tank and your needle with radiation.
The encounter puts the main boss and those additional threats in play together, giving you several sources of danger to account for.
Willow Offers a Warning About Whittaker’s Future
The footage also introduces Willow, an old friend of Cyril and one of the first Highpoint residents to upload her consciousness through Teleprojection.
After spending too long alone in the ECA, Willow’s mental state has deteriorated. Her conversation with Whittaker hints at what may lie ahead for him, linking the mission’s combat to his search for answers about his digital existence.
TankRat launches January 15 on PlayStation 5 and PC. You can wishlist it on Steam now.
