About
The Relic: First Guardian came out in Q3 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, then for PC and PlayStation 5 on July 31, 2026 and for Xbox Series X|S on September 28, 2026. On Steam, 43% of 178 player reviews are positive (Mixed). 4 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 8 in the last 30 days. Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
"Guardian, gather the pieces of the great relic and seal the void of darkness." In this action RPG, you embark on a heroic adventure to save the world in the dark as the last guardian. Start your journey as a guardian, gather pieces of great relic and close the void.
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The Relic: First Guardian is a Souls-like action RPG from Project Cloud Games drawing on Korean folklore, following a journey to repair a fractured world. The game features eighty boss encounters called Brutals, each designed with distinct challenges, alongside exploration that uncovers interconnected stories rooted in regret and loss. After six years in development, the indie title arrived on PS5 and PC at the end of July, with Xbox Series X|S launching September 25 and Nintendo Switch 2 following October 9. Pre-release coverage highlighted the boss design and combat mechanics through dedicated trailers and developer interviews. Early reviews were mixed - some praised the world and its narrative weight, while others felt the scope and pacing worked against the experience's rougher edges.
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PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Unsupported Valve reports it does not run
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 28, 2026.
The Relic: First Guardian player count
concurrent players on SteamPlayers counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.
The Relic: First Guardian achievements
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In the news
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- The Relic: First Guardian Jul 29, 2026
- The Relic: First Guardian Review – Too big, too fast Jul 29, 2026
- The Relic: First Guardian Review – A World Worth Saving Jul 29, 2026
- The Relic: First Guardian – Everything You Need to Know Jul 29, 2026
- The Relic: First Guardian Review: A Messy Soulslike That Feels Incomplete Jul 29, 2026
- The Relic: First Guardian Team Focused on “Stable Console Experience,” PlayStation Info Coming Soon Jul 29, 2026
- The Relic: First Guardian Gets Pre-Launch Gameplay Trailer Jul 23, 2026
- The Relic: First Guardian Deep Dive Outlines Combat, Exploration, and a Tragic Tale of Regret Jul 23, 2026
- The Relic: First Guardian Interview – Variety, The Studio’s Debut Release, Console Performance, And More Jul 22, 2026
- The Relic: First Guardian showcases its bosses in the new 'Meet the Brutals' trailer Jul 20, 2026
- The Relic: First Guardian Receives Boss Trailer Jul 17, 2026
- The Relic: First Guardian Trailer Highlights a Handful of Brutal, the Game’s 80 Bosses Jul 17, 2026