Update 2/12 @ 8:11 p.m.: It looks like Tides of Annihilation is also coming to other platforms, including PC (via Steam) and Xbox. An additional PR statement from Eclipse Glow Studio can be found below.
(PR) (Kun Fu, Game Producer, Eclipse Glow Studio) Greetings, PlayStation fans! Here at Eclipse Glow Studio, we’re thrilled to finally introduce Tides of Annihilation, our PS5 action-adventure game that thrusts you into a shattered, mystical London.
Tides of Annihilation was inspired by a straightforward idea: to capture the thrill of fighting alongside trusted allies in a single-player gaming experience. To that end, we’ve created an innovative combat system inspired by the ideals of courage, loyalty, and honor.
Tides of Annihilation features intuitive co-op combat in a single-player experience
Players will take on the role of Gwendolyn, who wields the power of a mysterious gray fog that can manifest two spectral knights at her side. Each knight has a distinct combat role. Whether it’s charging into battle, defending against attacks, or unleashing devastating combos, players will need to strategically choose which knights to summon based on their preferred gameplay style and the challenges they face.
The interplay between Gwendolyn and the knights creates a dynamic, fast-paced, and deeply engaging combat experience. It’s a system that our team (veterans from top game studios) fell in love with during internal playtests.
A broken London beckons
Our game world reimagines London as a sprawling battleground where modern ruins coexist with echoes of a medieval past. Imagine the city as a giant tree, its branches representing iconic districts and landmarks—each twisted and transformed by the otherworldly invaders.
You’ll traverse two distinct versions of this in-between world:
- Modern London: Familiar landmarks stand scarred by the supernatural invasion, offering a haunting glimpse of what once was.
- Medieval Fantasy Realm: Arthurian influences reign supreme, creating a medieval world of ancient magic and mythical creatures.
Players will explore these interconnected realms, uncovering clues, searching for the legendary Grail Shards, as they unravel the mystery behind the invasion.
Colossal knights roam the land
One of the most awe-inspiring and exciting features of the game are the colossal knights roaming Greater London. More than a spectacular visual backdrop, these are interactive challenges woven into the gameplay. You’ll climb their immense forms, explore their surfaces, and engage in epic battles that will test your skills and courage.
These unique encounters are especially momentous in our Enhanced Mode, which is being developed exclusively for PS5 Pro players. With the Pro’s additional GPU power and PSSR technology, the game achieves higher resolution, ray tracing, improved image fidelity, and smoother 60fps gameplay.
The quest is just beginning …
This is just a taste of what awaits you in Tides of Annihilation. We’re eager to share more in the coming months, so please stay tuned for further updates!
(PR) Eclipse Glow Games, a premiere developer of AAA titles, based in Chengdu, China, today revealed their upcoming action-adventure title Tides of Annihilation during Sony State of Play. Blending intense, breakneck combat, an immersive narrative, and an unforgettable setting, Tides of Annihilation invites players to explore a broken version of modern London transformed by an otherworldly invasion.
“Debuting Tides of Annihilation at Sony State of Play is an incredible, humbling accomplishment for the Eclipse Glow development team,” said Kun Fu, Lead Game Producer at Eclipse Glow Games. “It’s also just the beginning. We’ve created a world that reimagines Arthurian Legend where themes of courage, loyalty, and heroism intertwine with an epic story set in a strange-yet-familiar setting that will test the mettle of true gamers and push the genre forward.”
Tides of Annihilation is a single-player, narrative-driven title set in a twisted version of modern London cataclysmically altered by an otherworldly invasion. Taking on the role of Gwendolyn, humanity’s lone survivor, players embark on a legendary quest through London’s iconic environs to unravel a mystery that will determine the fate of reality itself. Battling alongside summonable spectral knights, players will encounter hordes of enemies, unforgettable bosses, and vertical levels in the form of gigantic knights roaming the landscape.
Tides of Annihilation is currently being developed for PC via Steam and console. Visit http://www.playtoa.com for more information.
About Eclipse Glow Games
Eclipse Glow Games, a Tencent-invested developer of AAA PC and next generation console titles for a global audience, is located in Chengdu, Sichuan. The studio is currently developing Tides of Annihilation, an action-adventure title for PC and console based on Arthurian mythology. The Eclipse Glow team is composed of over 100 developers with previous experience creating games for storied franchises, including Yakuza, For Honor, Assassin’s Creed, Persona, and Prince of Persia.