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Kernel Hearts vs Borderlands 3
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| info General Information | |
| Release Date | |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Developer | |
| Ephemera Games | Gearbox Software (additional development by Gearbox Studio Quebec) |
| Publisher | |
| Whitethorn Games | 2K Games |
| Genre(s) | |
| Action RPG, Roguelike, Hack and Slash, Co-Op | Action RPG, Looter Shooter, First-Person Shooter, Co-op |
| Engine | |
| Unreal Engine 5 | Unreal Engine 4 |
| stars Ratings & Price | |
| Content Rating | |
| Teen | M (Mature 17+) - ESRB Descriptors: Intense Violenc |
| Avg. User Rating | |
| 4.6 / 5.0 | 4.0 / 5.0 |
| Current Price (USD) | |
| $19.99 | $59.99 |
| tune Key Specs | |
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| sports_esports Gameplay & Mechanics | |
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| trending_up Progression & Upgrades | |
| Skills & Progression | |
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Combines aerial combos, parries, elemental Kernel Chips, passive memory upgrades, and super-powered Magical Girl Transformations. |
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| public World & Exploration | |
| World & Level Design | |
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The Tower of Babel features procedural vertical sectors: Ashen Foyer, Sunken Cloisters, Gilded Spires, and Celestial Apex. |
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| book Story & Characters | |
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| people Multiplayer | |
| Multiplayer Details | |
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Features 1 to 4 player online drop-in/drop-out co-op with dynamic enemy scaling, team revives, and global speedrun leaderboards. |
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| extension Editions & DLC | |
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Standard Edition ($19.99 USD) includes the full game; Digital Deluxe Edition ($29.99 USD) adds the digital soundtrack, artbook, and celestial weapon skins. |
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| Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
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Roadmap outlines free seasonal tower floors, additional M.A.H.O.U. operatives, an Endless Boss Rush mode, and cosmetic crossover outfits. |
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| Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
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Rendered in Unreal Engine 5 with vibrant cel-shaded anime models, dynamic volumetric lighting, and dramatic transformation VFX. |
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| Audio & Soundtrack | |
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High-octane electronic synth-rock and melodic metal soundtrack with full English and Japanese voice acting for all operatives. |
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| User Interface (UI/UX) | |
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Anime-cyberpunk HUD featuring health/overdrive gauges, combo hit counters, active Kernel Chip slots, and floor minimap. |
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| Accessibility Options | |
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Includes difficulty modifiers, damage intake scaling, auto-combo toggles, colorblind filters, and full controller remapping. |
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| video_library Media Links | |
| Gameplay Video | |
| launchWatch | launchWatch |
| Walkthrough/Guide | |
| launchView | launchView |
| settings_applications System Requirements | |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (High Preset, 1080p/1440p @ 60-120 FPS) CPU: Prevents combat stutters. CPU (Laptop): Ensures smooth transformation animations. GPU: Powers high settings and lighting. GPU (Laptop): Handles max settings on mobile displays. RAM: Prevents asset streaming hitches. Storage: Eliminates floor load times. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (6 GB, 95W TGP) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB available space (NVMe SSD) | — |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p @ 60 FPS) CPU: Handles game logic and AI. CPU (Laptop): Quad/six-core mobile processor. GPU: Baseline 1080p 60 FPS rendering. GPU (Laptop): Delivers steady 1080p 60 FPS. RAM: Minimum operational memory. Storage: Standard game install. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-10300H / AMD Ryzen 5 4600H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5500M layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB available space (HDD/SSD) | — |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Target: 1080p, Low settings, ~30-60 FPS) (Low Preset.) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU. Performance depends on specific model's cooling and power limits. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU with 2GB VRAM. GPU (Laptop): Targets playable framerates at 720p-1080p Low. **2GB VRAM is an absolute minimum and might struggle; 4GB VRAM is strongly recommended for laptops.** Performance varies greatly by TGP. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement (dual-channel highly recommended if using 8GB or more). | |
| — | memoryCPU: AMD FX-8350 or Intel Core i5-3570 developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon HD 7970 (2GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (2GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-7300HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U or newer equivalent mobile CPUs with at least 4 cores/threads. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB/4GB), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile (2GB/4GB); OR AMD Radeon R9 M385X (4GB). A GTX 1650 Laptop (4GB) would be a more comfortable modern minimum. layersRAM: 6 GB saveStorage (Tier): 75 GB available space (SSD Recommended) |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - Enthusiast (Max Quality Preset, 1440p @ 144 FPS) CPU: Sustains high framerates. CPU (Laptop): Desktop-grade mobile consistency. GPU: Native QHD rendering at max settings. GPU (Laptop): Desktop-class 1440p performance. RAM: High bandwidth ensures fast streaming. Storage: Instant room and floor generation. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-13700H / AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (8 GB, 140W TGP) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB NVMe PCIe SSD | — |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (Target: 1440p High settings OR 1080p Ultra settings, ~60 FPS) (High/Ultra Preset.) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU. CPU (Laptop): Recommended laptop CPU for a smooth 1080p Ultra or 1440p High experience. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p High / 1080p Ultra. GPU (Laptop): Targets ~60 FPS at 1080p Ultra or 1440p High. **Ensure adequate TGP for NVIDIA cards.** 6GB VRAM minimum, 8GB VRAM strongly recommended for laptops at this tier. RAM: 16GB RAM in dual-channel strongly recommended for optimal performance. | |
| — | memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel Core i7-4770 developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 590 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 5 3600H or newer performance mobile CPUs (e.g., Intel Core i7 H-series 9th gen+, AMD Ryzen 7 H-series 4000+). laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q (8GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop (6GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB, Medium to High TGP); OR AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB), RX 5700M (8GB), RX 6600M (8GB). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 75 GB available space (SSD Recommended) |
| 2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (Ultra Quality Preset, 4K (2160p) @ 120 FPS) CPU: Eliminates bottlenecks in 4-player co-op. CPU (Laptop): Flagship mobile processor. GPU: Immense rasterization throughput for 4K. GPU (Laptop): Drives native 4K external displays. RAM: Ample headroom for uncompressed 4K. Storage: Sub-second load times throughout runs. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-14900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (16 GB, 175W TGP) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | — |
| save Overall Storage | |
| Spec: 15 GB available space Note: SSD recommended for fast procedural floor generation. Type: Unknown | Spec: 75 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: An SSD is recommended for faster load times and smoother overall gameplay experience. Type: SSD |
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| Spec: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit) Explanation: 64-bit Windows required for DirectX 12. | Spec: Windows 7/10 (latest service pack) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 7, 8.1, 10, or 11 with the latest service packs is required. |
| gamepad DirectX Version | |
| Spec: DirectX Version 12 Explanation: Required for dynamic lighting and particle VFX. | N/A |
| info_outline Other Game Notes | |
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