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I remember the moment the world seemed to exhale its last warm breath, as if Arsilthus itself realized it could no longer pretend to be whole. The sky had a strange weight to it, a heaviness that pressed against my shoulders even when the air was still. I walked through the ruins with a kind of cautious reverence, feeling the ground shift beneath me like it was trying to recall what it once meant to be solid. Every shattered structure whispered fragments of stories I could almost hear—echoes of laughter, arguments, promises—now tangled with the quiet hum of the void that seeped into everything. Sometimes I paused, unsure if the faint murmurs brushing past my ears were real or just my mind trying to fill the silence with something familiar. The Relics I found along the way pulsed with emotions so raw they felt like open wounds, each one carrying a memory that wasn’t mine but settled into me as though it had been waiting for someone to listen. I didn’t feel like a hero stepping into destiny; I felt like a witness stumbling through the aftermath of a broken dream, trying to understand why the world hadn’t given up yet.
Features include:
- Brutal, Fluid Combat – Master an intense system where stamina is reserved for defense and skills have no resource costs. This design lets you focus on pure offensive flow and seamless tactical adaptability.
- Character Progression – Shape your Guardian by collecting over 70 unique Relics that alter skill behavior and combat tempo. Strategically equip these memories to build a playstyle that is entirely your own.
- Unique, Cursed Artefacts – With five weapon types to choose from and twelve exclusive skill trees, every weapon is a singular, unrepeatable legend with its own dark, inherited history. Wield one-of-a-kind artefacts that transform your character into a living piece of lore.
- Up to 80 Tough Bosses – Test your resolve against up to 80 tragic bosses twisted by starvation, curses, and forgotten memories. Each encounter is more than a fight – it’s a quest to lay troubled souls to rest and uncover their lost stories.
What sensations warn that the void is reshaping the world around you? How do the forgotten voices influence the choices that are made in Arsilthus? What emotions do the Relics imprint on you when touched? Find out when The Relic: First Guardian when it comes digitally to PS5 on the PlayStation Store, PC via Steam on July 31, 2026 and coming soon to Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S, and physically to Amazon UK (date tbd) & Game UK on August 31, 2026.
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Enjoy the trailers — until the Rift opens again, know that you’re appreciated.
Enjoy the trailers — until the Rift opens again, know that you’re appreciated.
