At the Perp Games Horror Showcase 2026 the developers from the Project Cloud Games have presented a brand-new trailer for The Relic: First Guardian. The trailer gives a glimpse at the narrative and focuses on the atmosphere of the game. It’s not just another souls-like game, but a merciless world of horrors, based on classic Korean folklore stories and myths. Moreover, along with the trailer the team confirmed a release date. The journey starts on 26 May 2026.
The Relic: First Guardian invites players on a long quest across the Arsiltus, a world now lying in ruins. As the Last Guardian, they have to follow the whispers of long-lost and forgotten relics. The mysterious items hold wishes and hopes of those who lived before, yet also a power to lead the world back to prosperity. The fate of the Guardian is to honor these memories and desires and save the Arsiltus from annihilation.
Key Game Features
- Character Progression: Players grow by collecting unique Relics, each offering one of over 70 passive effects that reshape skills, alter combat tempo, and define the Guardian’s play style.
- Fluid Combat: A unique system where stamina is reserved solely for defense and dodging, never depleting during attacks. Skills operate on cooldowns, allowing players to develop their own combat rhythm and flow.
- Story-Driven: Every weapon and armor piece is a singular artifact with its own history and narrative. Equipment acquisition involves inheriting the item’s legacy and power.
- Deep Customization: Five weapon types, each with distinct emotional themes, and twelve exclusive skill trees allow players to blend abilities and craft a truly unique class.
- Bosses: Over 70 challenging bosses, each with a tragic, story-driven origin. Defeating them opens their unique tale, laying their souls to rest and advancing the narrative.
The Relic: First Guardian comes to PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
