The story takes place in a “distant land” where a strange grey mist is causing havoc. The player controls Emissaries, with the gameplay highlighting the journey of a swordsman and a young girl on a giant cat. Combat is akin to Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty with the dodges and posture meters.

However, like Genshin Impact or Wuthering Waves, you can switch to other Emissaries during battles, like a bow user who deals ranged damage. The closing portion of the trailer showcases characters like a shield-wielding tank and an explosive glaive user, who also play roles in the story. The sheer range of bosses, likely the residents of Para, an alternate dimension, is also intriguing.

Ballad of Antara launches next year as a free-to-play title for PS5 and is also coming to PC, iOS, and Android.

Ballad of Antara’s core hook is what seems to be a dual world mechanic. Each location that players visit will essentially have two versions- a serene, regular version of the world, and a more bizarre, twisted version known as Para. Players will be able to play as a number of different characters, each with their own unique attributes and abilities, and go up against a number of enemies. In addition to being able to play through the entire story solo, you’ll also have a three-player co-op option.

Ballad of Antara will launches for PS5 at some point in 2025. A beta of the game is also planned, though a date for it is currently undecided, while TipsWorks Studio says more details on the title will also be shared later in the year.