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Gamecan · Published by Contenders Universe · Official site ↗
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Contenders: Arena is an exhilarating 3v3 shooter that takes you into a world of fast-paced action, strategic gameplay, and thrilling competition. Become the skilled pilot of a new kind of gladiator and prepare to engage in intense battles unlike anything you've experienced before!
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Contenders: Arena challenges you to master the controls of a futuristic fighter in thrilling 3v3 showdowns. Engage in strategic combat that demands both skill and quick thinking, stepping into the arena as a new kind of gladiator from Gamecan.
About this game
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About the Game
MEET THE CONTENDERS!
As a player, you take on the role of a pilot, and compete in a futuristic gameshow that pits mind-controlled robots - known as Gladiators - against each other in adrenaline-fueled matches, televised within the extended Contenders universe.
MOVE IN STYLE
Attack and evade enemies with acrobatic maneuvers.- Wallrun: Run along walls and add a vertical dimension to your game.
- Grinding: Grind on rails that allow for swift and stylish travel across the arena.
- Slide: Slide through gaps to clear danger or launch surprise attacks.
CHOOSE YOUR GLADIATOR
Choose from one of three Gladiators! Each Gladiator is unique and sponsored by one of the in-universe megacorporations.ARENA COMBAT
- Unique Gladiator frames : Choose from one of three gladiator frames, each with their unique abilities and weapons.
- Diverse Abilities: Gladiators can utilize a variety of abilities to gain the upper hand in combat.
- Loadouts: Create loadouts by mixing and matching abilities and weapons, allowing for diverse combat strategies.
CUSTOMIZATION
- Unique In-Game Items: Receive unique in-game items by completing challenges or browse the Item Shop for extras.
- Liveries: Change the look of your Gladiator with various skins that allow for unique flair.
- Armor: Customize your Gladiator with a range of full body armors to change their appearance and showcase your achievements.
- Accessories: Customize you Gladiator with a wide-range of accessories
REWARDS & CHALLENGES
- Regular Challenges: Participate in online matches to complete in challenges and earn unique rewards that enhance your Gladiator's style.
- Unique Rewards: Unlock exclusive rewards such as skins, banners, avatars, and victory poses through the completion of challenges
- Seasonal Rewards: Each season will feature a new assortment of rewards that can be earned through gameplay progression and challenges.
Please note that the game is still in development and features are subject to change.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10 & above
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 / Intel Core i3-7400
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10 & above
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X / Intel Core i5-9600K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia Geforce RTX 2070 Super / AMD Radeon 5700 XT
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Supported Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Gamecan is releasing a new original title in 2025!
Since April 2024, we have been working on "Oh, Hel No!" ːsteamhappyː https://store.steampowered.com/app/3225370/Oh_Hel_No/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44227235/51e2cc47ed5802fd2d30b0dc8244fcb9232f4d64.png Who is it for? Players who enjoy the quaint and menial tasks of crafting games in a relaxed pace, and the methodical preparation before the rush of an action-packed hardcore battle. Oh, Hel no! is a top-down, survival-crafting game where the ultimate goal is to conquer Hel through a series of tough, horde-survival battles. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44227235/e1fd2313fce81e288544f02b80a8be28e568ba81.png You and your friends take the role of Imps cast out of Hel into the Overworld. Explore a world that is both procedurally-generated and handcrafted, filled with different biomes and engaging encounters. Gather resources, build your base, craft tools and armor, and become stronger to survive your trips to Hel. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44227235/aa761efd99340bffb60d17bf0bf6cbc559d9c01b.png Specialize your character to complement your playstyle. Play as a tank, so you can be in the frontlines and protect your teammates from harm. Play as a forager to provide the team with more resources to craft essential gear. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44227235/c5b77b8b6c809fd4191d12cca795f65e08f95346.png Play as a ‘warrior’ to dispatch enemies effortlessly with the might of your steel. And many more. Gain power solo or with a team, defeat the underworld's champion, and claim victory over Hel. WHAT MAKES THIS GAME UNIQUE? Imagine a perfect mix between Animal Crossing and Vampire Survivors, where you leisurely build your Overworld and then confront the evils within Hel using the things you've created. Oh, Hel No! offers a unique blend of slow-paced gameplay, involving resource gathering and survival crafting, combined with the fast-paced action of the emerging horde-survival genre. The stylized low-poly visuals, with a touch of diorama-esque design, emphasize clarity, approachability, and atmosphere. If OHNO looks fun...Read full article on Community Announcements (CommonCEO)Community & EventsOfficial
Contenders: Arena Next Fest Livestream #2 with Marten (Gamecan CEO)
Join Gamecan CEO, Marten, as he takes on the Arena with the community in the second of 2 livestreams during Steam Next Fest!Read full article on Community Announcements (ren.vickers)Community & EventsOfficial
Contenders: Arena Next Fest Livestream #1 with Marten (Gamecan CEO)
Join Gamecan CEO, Marten, as he takes on the Arena with the community in the first of 2 livestreams during Steam Next Fest!Read full article on Community Announcements (ren.vickers)Community & EventsOfficial
Our Demo is live from Feb 5-12 for Steam Next Fest!!
Our Demo for Contenders: Arena is LIVE NOW and will run until Monday, February 12th! We can't wait for you to check it out! We are so excited about Steam Next Fest that we put together an all new trailer and have announced that Contenders: Arena launching in the Summer of 2024! Send us what you think as there is still time to provide feedback and help us shape the ultimate sporting event in the Galaxy! The new trailer can be seen here - LINK TO TRAILER (You can also see it right on our Store page here on Steam) There is also a Dev Diary that we recently posted, which can be found here - LINK TO DEV DIARY Also, our friends at Game Rant got a sneak peek at the game and interviewed some of the crew at Gamecan. Those articles can be found at the links below: GAMERANT MOVEMENT AND CLASS DESIGN GAMERANT HANDS ON PREVIEW See you in the Arena!Read full article on Community Announcements (ren.vickers)AnnouncementsOfficial
OUR AUGUST PLAYTEST IS LIVE!
Gladiators! Our August Playtest for Contenders: Arena is LIVE NOW and will run until Sunday, August 13th! WE have worked hard to address feedback from the July session and are excited to share all of the improvements! Updates & Improvements: Ability balancing & Improvements Weapon balancing & Improvements Added Heat gain feed Updated Animations across 3 Gladiators Added New Weapon Animations Added User Profile UI Updated Challenge tracking HUD Improvements - Updated Pre-Match and Half-Time screens Updated Tutorial - Improved feedback and guiding systems - Ability to replay Time Trials with all 3 gladiators types Customization System fixes Known issues: Server crashes (we are working on resolving this). Challenge rewards sometimes do not display upon receiving the reward (It reflects after you exit and re-open the game). Reconnecting players cause lag spikes A very rare bug that has a possibility of having 4 players in 1 team. PLAYTEST TIME Servers open - Wednesday 9th August at 17:00 CEST (8 AM PDT) Servers close - Sunday 13th August at 19:00 CEST (11 AM PDT) Feedback forms will follow after the playtest concludes. See you in the Arena!Read full article on Community Announcements (ren.vickers)
