The Relic: First Guardian

PATCH NUMBER 1 COMING JULY 31ST AT 4PM BST.

"The Relic: First Guardian tells an epic story through stunning visuals, spread across a vast fantasy RPG landscape." - Screenrant

"It has a unique art style and combat that looks spectacular" - Dualshockers

"An ambitious action RPG that takes its share of chances rather than just sticking to the status quo" - GameRant

Transformed into an apocalyptic wasteland by the destruction of the great relic, the once-prosperous realm of Arsilthus lies in ruins. Set in a dark and haunting atmosphere enriched by the rich tapestry of Korean folklore and ancient mythology, this shattered land echoes with faint whispers lingering on the wind - promises, fear, and love. These forgotten voices endure as Relics: powerful fragments imbued with the emotions and final wishes of those who came before.
As the last hope for Arsilthus, it falls upon you to gather these ancient fragments, honour their memories, and lead the world back from the brink of extinction.

Fast Paced Brutal Combat
The Relic approaches combat differently - delivering freedom in attack, intensity in survival. Unleash an unstoppable onslaught with attacks that cost zero resources, allowing you to strike continuously with relentless creativity and consistency. Your stamina gauge is reserved strictly for high-stakes defence like dodging and blocking, while high-power magic operates on cooldowns and a dedicated meter. Attack without limits, defend with absolute precision.

Explore a Shattered, Semi-Open World
Traverse a vast, interconnected realm filled with forgotten ruins, hidden dungeons, and atmospheric landscapes. The world of Arsilthus rewards curious Guardians who venture off the beaten path with ancient artifacts, secret encounters, and pieces of lost lore buried deep within its ruined regions.

Confront Up to 80 Tragic Bosses
Step into battle against up to 80 mythic encounters - each a dark, standalone folktale brought to life, bound to a tragic lore that can only be laid to rest through ultimate victory. Adapt or perish: no two legends fight alike, and a strategy that slays one nightmare offers no guarantee of surviving the next.

Weapons Woven with Narrative
Command five distinct weapon masteries: Sword & Shield, Battle Staff, Daggers, Two-Handed Weapons, or the Longsword. Without a single duplicate weapon to be found - every single item is a bespoke, one-of-a-kind creation with its own tragic history. Discovering a new blade means uncovering a piece of the world's past, transforming your arsenal into a personal collection of living legends.

Master Ancient Weapon Skill Trees
Forge a deeper bond with your chosen armoury through specialised skill trees powered by relic energy. Channel forgotten power into game-changing passives alongside awe-striking, visually spectacular ultimate abilities.

Unbound Build Freedom
Forget traditional levelling - your power is forged entirely through the gear and Relics you discover. Collecting and equipping relics is as much about augmenting your character as it is about uncovering the world's past. With over 70 unique passive effects scattered that alter combat tempo and skill, the relic system encourages you to experiment endlessly. Freely swap game-changing passives, manipulate attack tempos, and tailor your build on the fly - giving you complete freedom to adapt instantly without ever being locked into a single playstyle.

• Offline play enabled
• 1 player
• PS5 Version
  Vibration function supported (DualSense wireless controller)

• Platform: PS5
• Release: 30/7/2026
• Publisher: PERPETUAL
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Role Playing Games
• Voice: English
• Screen Languages: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Mexico)