Tides Of Annihilation Looks Like Stellar Blade Meets Arthurian Legend In Debut Trailer

Sony had plenty of games to show off during the State of Play livestream, and Tides of Annihilation looks like it’ll offer an intriguing mix of souls-like action and Arthurian legend. Developed by Chinese studio Eclipse Glow Games, Tides of Annihilation is set in a devastated version of modern-day London following a cataclysmic otherworldly invasion.

As a survivor of the Avalon incursion, the protagonist Gwendolyn discovers that she has unlocked the power to summon the legendary Knights of the Round Table. Hellbent on saving her sister, she embarks on a quest to defeat the demigods of Avalon.

Eclipse Glow Games says that Tales of Annihilation is inspired by classic action games and that players will get to explore both London and the realm of Avalon. Gwendolyn will be able to draw upon the power of 10 distinct Spectral Knights, mixing their abilities to create a custom fighting style. As you’d expect from a game with souls-like influences, there’ll be dozens of bosses to face off against and each one will require a different strategy to defeat.

Skyscraper-sized Colossal Knights can also be found roaming the environment, and to reach them, players will navigate through challenging levels to interact with and eventually fight these armored titans.

“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,” Eclipse Glow Games lead producer Kun Fu said in a press release.

While it doesn’t have a release date yet, Tides of Annihilation will launch for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in the future.