The narrator for the trailer notes that players exploring the world will “encounter the traces of those who once lived here. Some stories are not tales of great heroes. They begin with desire, regret, and the choices of ordinary people.” The trailer also reiterates that some of the stories that players will get to encounter in The Relic: First Guardian are inspired by traditional Korean folktales and legends.

“They may feel familiar, yet they remain very different in this world,” says the narrator as the protagonist starts a new quest about a man seemingly dropping their axe and getting a golden one in return. This story ended up spreading around the nearby village, and eventually, the nearby lake started getting filled with several axes. This story is experienced through a series of glowing orbs that tell the story of one such person who believed in the legend and decided to throw his own axe into the lake.

Along the way, the protagonist has to take on the ghouls that have seemingly made their home in the area surrounding the lake. Through this, we get to see more of the heavy, slow-paced combat of The Relic: First Guardian. Interestingly, this quest didn’t culminate in an epic boss fight. Rather, the emphasis was on the tragedy of the people who fell for the simple folktale, and as a result, ended up losing their means of making any money so that they could escape their debts.

The trailer also features a few dungeon-crawling segments, as the protagonist explores the world and experiences more of the stories from The Relic: First Guardian. We get to see many of the smaller stories from the game throughout the video’s runtime, while also experiencing some of the epic fights that players will get to experience.

The Relic: First Guardian got a trailer earlier this month, giving us another look at its combat system. The trailer emphasized the fact that the players will have to weave in and out of range as they try to land melee blows on enemies while also avoiding damage.

A trailer from February, which focused on the Korean folktale The Heavenly Maiden and the Woodcutter, showcased how this combat system would work against a singular boss fight. Much like the newer video, that trailer gave us a glimpse at how Korean folktales would be a heavy influence on The Relic: First Guardian, before the player inevitably has to fight against a spectre of the titular “Heavenly Maiden”, who has been corrupted to a horrendous degree.

The Relic: First Guardian is being developed for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

To say that it’s a Soulslike we’ve been pretty curious about since it was announced would be an understatement. The story takes place on Asiltus, a once-thriving world that was overtaken by a void stemming from the destruction of a relic crucial to its well-being. Your task is to find the scattered pieces, which is easier said than done thanks to a multitude of enemies and bosses standing in your way. They’re a nasty bunch, but you’ve got all the moves you need to take them on with your head held high, and then some.

The announcement accompanies a new gameplay trailer (showcased below), offering a glimpse at the combat system. We’re pretty impressed by what we’ve seen so far, as it looks like you’re going to be weaving between enemy attacks to dish out some serious damage, and even harness the power of the elements with style and substance. We can’t wait to visit Asiltus for ourselves, and play our part in its salvation.

“The Relic: First Guardian is the first game made by the talented Project Cloud Games studio,” Edwards said in a press release. “It’s a highly ambitious title that has seen years of hard work poured into it. Given this, the team wants to take just a little more time to polish their world and hence announce that we are pushing back the release date from May 26th to the summer of 2026.”

“Perp Games and Project Cloud appreciate your patience as we use this extra time to get every detail right and deliver an experience that meets the high standards of the community. We are excited to show you The Relic: First Guardian when it’s ready, which won’t be long now.”

This delay comes just a month after Perp Games VP Mickey Torode announced that, along with coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, The Relic: First Guardian will also be making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2. However, the port, which Torode called “an ambitious, technical milestone,” will be coming out later in the year.

“Receiving the green light from Project Cloud Games to launch The Relic on Nintendo Switch 2 is an ambitious, technical milestone for the title, and we’re excited to be able to finally share the news…We wanted to get the game into the hands of Switch 2 players, as we know the Nintendo Switch 2 community has a deep passion for challenging RPGs. We’re looking forward to revealing more in the future,” he said.

The Relic: First Guardian was announced all the way back in 2021, and Project Cloud Games has continued its slow trickle of reveals leading up to the Soulslike’s release this year. The game takes place in the world of Arsiltus, and its story is inspired by Korean folktales, all wrapped around a central narrative that revolves around saving Arsiltus after it gets fractured by the void.

In February, Project Cloud Games released a trailer for The Relic: First Guardian, giving us a look at one of the many Korean folktales it will showcase: The Heavenly Maiden and the Woodcutter. The trailer gave us a glimpse at some of the dark themes that will make up many of the game’s stories, and provides some background on the folktale before showing off what seems to be a boss fight against a twisted version of the eponymous maiden.

As you wait for the new release date for The Relic: First Guardian, take a look at the combat gameplay trailer, which was released all the way back in September. Also, take a look at our thoughts on how was shaping up a couple of years ago.

“Receiving the green light from Project Cloud Games to launch The Relic on Nintendo Switch 2 is an ambitious, technical milestone for the title, and we’re excited to be able to finally share the news…We wanted to get the game into the hands of Switch 2 players, as we know the Nintendo Switch 2 community has a deep passion for challenging RPGs. We’re looking forward to revealing more in the future.”

If you didn’t hear of this one before, it’s a Soulslike that blends a fast, aggressive combat loop with a massive world for your character to explore in what’s shaping up to be a viable hybrid of two of the best available. You’re going to explore Arsiltus, a land that’s been devastated by the destruction of its sacred relics, which call to your character from the ruins of a glorious past long gone.

Each Relic brings a host of benefits to your gameplay and combat, and you’re given full control over the kind of Guardian you want to become in your mission to save the world (perhaps also restoring it to its former glory). You’ll need every advantage you can get in a combat system that ditches a stamina bar for a fast-paced, stylish approach that relies on parries and a lot of aggression to get by.

While there’s no official release date for the game’s Switch 2 version, The Relic: The First Guardian drops on May 26 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. You can check out its trailer below and find out more on its Steam page.

The folktale is “a tale of a woman who could never forget the sky”. Traces of her life can still be found in the home of the woodcutter, found deep in the forest. Among these are bloody shackles and a cage, among other things. “The day she could no longer look to the sky, she lost herself,” explains the narrator, before the trailer shows off a seeming boss fight against a twisted version of the woman. “It was neither a curse nor a punishment,” the narrator continues. “It was the story of someone who lost the sky.”

The spectre of this woman that players will get to fight in The Relic: First Guardian is quite twisted, complete with unnatural speed and stilted attack animations that indicate that she is some kind of undead enemy. Her visual design also indicates that she was tortured at some point by the woodcutter.

Project Cloud Games had showcased quite a bit of gameplay through a pair of trailers released in September 2025. While the first of these trailers offered a quick look at combat, the second dives deeper into one of the earlier environments from the game.

Going by the longer showcase, The Relic: First Guardian will seemingly take a few cues from the Soulslike genre, with an emphasis on long attack animations that will need players to commit to them, punishing mistimed moves. We also get a look at a faster moveset thanks to a pair of short blades capable of quick combos.

While the video starts in a burning village, things start escalating thanks to a boss fight: Branko, the Bloodstained Shield. Continuing further, the level also seems to offer a fair bit of variety, with the protagonist needing to head underground to rescue survivors from leftover invaders.

The Relic: First Guardian was announced back in 2021, and since then, Project Cloud Games has been maintaining a slow trickle of reveals leading up to its upcoming launch. It will take place in the land of Arsiltus, and much of the story is inspired by Korean folktales. The main aim is to save Arsiltus after the void fractures it, which requires assembling the eponymous great relic, shattered under mysterious circumstances.

The action RPG will feature 70 different bosses, known in-game as Brutals. To take them on, players will have access to a variety of weapons, along with a posture and parry system inspired by titles like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

The Relic: First Guardian is being developed for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and is slated for launch on May 26. The release date was announced in December with a trailer.

First announced in July 2021, the action RPG takes inspiration from Korean folktales and legends. Set in the land of Arsiltus, you’re essentially the last hope for the continent after the void fractures it. Doing this requires assembling pieces of the great relic, which was mysteriously shattered.

However, as always, it’s easier said than done as players confront 70 different bosses known as Brutals. The usual Souls-like combat loop follows with dodging and stamina management, though the latest gameplay also showcases Sekiro-like deflection. Each Brutal slain adds to your power and arsenal as the story progresses.

Of course, there are plenty of other weapons and armor to discover by roaming the land, provided you’re brave enough. Check out some more gameplay for The Relic: First Guardian here, and stay tuned for more details ahead of release.

The combat gameplay trailer gives us a look at some of the epic fights that players will get to experience in The Relic: First Guardian, while also showcasing how the action RPG will focus on heavy attacks with long animations that players and enemies alike will have to commit to. It features the protagonist using different kinds of weapons, shows us how these attacks can be anticipated and how their damage can be avoided with various defensive options, like blocking, parrying, and even dodging.

The newest gameplay showcase video gives us a much more in-depth look at the overall gameplay. The protagonist makes use of a pair of short blades capable of quick combos with multiple hits, and the combat showcases this moveset to its full extent against slower enemies. Things are kicked off with the protagonist fighting off enemy forces in a burning village before eventually coming face-to-face with a boss fight – Branko, the Bloodstained Shield. The gameplay showcase caps things off by having the protagonist go underground in order to find some survivors and rescue them from leftover invaders.

Development on The Relic: First Guardian has been going slow but steady, with the title having first been announced all the way back in 2021. Earlier this year, it got another trailer that gave us a look at some of the different weapon types, as well as a general idea of how its level-less progression system will work, which places a greater emphasis on crafting and gear.

The story of The Relic: First Guardian revolves around a realm of Arsiltus having been ravaged by a massive catastrophe in the form of a void emerging out of nowhere and warping the world around it. The player takes on the role of the eponymous First Guardian as they travel the lands to find pieces of the great relic in order to undo the devastation and chaos brought about by the encroachment of the void.

The title has seen a number of gameplay trailers having been released since its announcements, with one having come out during 2024’s Future Games Show Summer Showcase. The trailer released at the time introduced some of the enemy types from The Relic: First Guardian, including a few that could even be considered mini-bosses. The weapon types showcased in the trailer ranged from the simple sword and shield, to slower-but-heavier 2-handed weapons.

The Relic: First Guardian is slated for release in early 2026, and is coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Developed by Project Cloud Games and published by Perp Games, The Relic: First Guardian involves the realm of Arsiltus, or rather, what’s left of it. Thanks to the emergence of a void, it’s been warped horribly. Your job is to find the pieces of the great relic whose shattering caused this calamity and set things right, traversing a semi-open world.

There are five weapon types, each possessing different skills. While the combat resembles other 3D Souls-likes, there is no leveling, with the player relying on crafting, items, and runes to become stronger. Dungeons and bosses also await, and while they can help “grow your character to the greatest potential,” the exact details are fuzzy.

Announced in 2021, The Relic: First Guardian launches in 2025 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Stay tuned for a release date in the coming months.

The trailer, clocking in at a minute, gives us a look at some of the different types of enemies that players will face off against, including a few enemies that could seemingly be mini-bosses. The trailer also showcases a host of different weapon types, ranging from the simple sword and shield, to the slower but heavier two-handed weapons, and even the use of punches and kicks for a flurry of fast attacks.

The trailer for The Relic: First Guardian also gives us a look at some of the different biomes that players will be able to explore and fight across, from gloomy forests, to ruins of villages, and even what looks to be a dungeon deep within a castle.

The Relic: First Guardian doesn’t have a solid release date yet, but it will be coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S at some point in 2025.

Withering Rooms makes use of a Victorian-era mansion known as the Mostyn House as its primary setting, with its levels and environments being procedurally generated. The mansion’s layout changes each night that the player spends time there.

As players explore the Mostyn House, they will be able to find weapons, items that can be used for distractions, magical artifacts, keys, and crafting materials. These items will have to be used against a large cast of monsters and bosses in the game that range from regular undead to invisible ghosts and axe-wielding madmen.

Alongside its release on PC and consoles, Withering Rooms has also been developed with the Steam Deck in mind. According to the developer, the game can be played on the Steam Deck from start to finish and meets all of Valve’s compatibility guidelines for the Steam Deck.

For more details about Withering Rooms, check out our interview with the solo developer behind the game, Troy West.