Updated
Updated · Gematsu · Jun 15
The Relic: First Guardian Launches July 31 on PS5 and PC, With 5 Weapon Types
Updated
Updated · Gematsu · Jun 15

The Relic: First Guardian Launches July 31 on PS5 and PC, With 5 Weapon Types

3 articles · Updated · Gematsu · Jun 15

Summary

  • July 31 is the release date for The Relic: First Guardian on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, with Xbox Series and Switch 2 versions due later this summer.
  • Perp Games and Project Cloud Games position it as a dark-fantasy Soulslike action RPG set in the ruined world of Arsiltus, where players must recover broken relic pieces and close a world-devouring void.
  • Five weapon types anchor the combat system, while character growth skips traditional levels in favor of runes, items and crafting.
  • The game also mixes semi-open-world exploration with dungeon runs, boss fights and puzzle-solving as players rebuild the world.

Insights

With over 70 unique bosses, can this new RPG deliver quality over quantity?
Can a 'quiet fairy tale' narrative thrive in the typically nihilistic Soulslike genre?
How will a stamina system only for defense reshape the classic Soulslike combat loop?