Tides of Annihilation

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Summary

  • Tides of Annihilation is an upcoming fantasy game based on Arthurian legend.
  • Players will control Gwendolyn, the lone survivor in a shattered London plagued by a mysterious fog.
  • The game offers a unique co-op experience with spectral knights and features giant knights in vertical levels.

The exciting fantasy action-adventure game called “Tides of Annihilation” has been announced and is planned for release on various platforms like PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, although the specific launch date remains undisclosed at this time. This upcoming game was showcased during PlayStation’s February State of Play event, marking the debut project from developer and publisher Eclipse Glow Games, an independent studio situated in China.

Drawing inspiration from Arthurian tales, the solo, story-focused game “Tides of Annihilation” is set in a shattered London that was devastated by invaders from another realm and a peculiar mist that warps everything it envelops into something unfamiliar and otherworldly. In this game, players assume the character of Gwendolyn, the lone human survivor post-catastrophe, who embarks on a quest to find the mythical Grail Fragments in order to unravel the mystery surrounding the mist.

At the State of Play event on February 12, it was announced that “Tides of Annihilation” will be arriving shortly for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The team at Eclipse Glow Games, comprised of numerous industry veterans who have contributed to popular franchises such as Yakuza, For Honor, Assassin’s Creed, Persona, and Prince of Persia, are working diligently to deliver an AAA-quality experience with “Tides of Annihilation.” The studio is supported by media conglomerate Tencent in its endeavor.

Tides of Annihilation Is Inspired by Arthurian Legend

Adventurers will traverse renowned sites in London, alternating between two distinct realities. The familiar, contemporary features of the city are shrouded and distorted by a mystical fog, while traces of its ancient, medieval history occasionally emerge, populated by legendary beasts for battle.

In Gwendolyn’s solo journey, Eclipse Glow introduces a cooperative element by allowing the main character to interact with. She can control and manipulate the gray mist, and summon two spectral knights for assistance in combat. Each knight has unique roles, allowing players to choose which one suits their playstyle best, adapting to various battles they face. This mechanic seems similar to the combat system in Ender Lilies and its sequel, Ender Magnolia, where the protagonist summons different Homonculi for battle, based on her requirements.

Besides Gwendolyn’s associates, “Tides of Annihilation” will additionally include colossal knights, who were once revered as honorable heroes from Arthurian folklore… now warped by mist into monstrous echoes of their past grandeur. These titans will have a role in the game’s vertical stages that are designed like massive knights, reminiscent of memorable scenes similar to those in “Horizon Zero Dawn” or Sony’s “Shadow of the Colossus”.

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2025-02-13 16:09