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The Relic: First Guardian launches on September 25 for Xbox, October 9 for Nintendo Switch 2
The PC and PlayStation versions will also get a price cut on August 26.
The Relic: First Guardian
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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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The Relic: First Guardian — FAQ
- When did The Relic: First Guardian release?
- The Relic: First Guardian released on July 31, 2026 for Xbox Series X, S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5.
- What platforms is The Relic: First Guardian on?
- The Relic: First Guardian is available on Xbox Series X, S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5.
- What kind of game is The Relic: First Guardian?
- The Relic: First Guardian is a Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie game.
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The Relic: First Guardian Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 Releases Dated
Perp Games and Project Cloud Games have announced release dates for the Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 versions of action RPG The Relic: First Guardian . The game, which released on PC and PlayStation 5 at the end of July, will release on Xbox Series X|S on September 25, 2…
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Asian-inspired action RPG The Relic: First Guardian slated for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: release date]
March 5: Today, Perp Games and Project Cloud Games shared the news that they’re planning a Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Relic: First Guardian. We’ll be seeing it later this year. The Relic: First Guardian is an Asian-inspired action RPG in which players go on an adventure to…
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The Relic: First Guardian Is Now Available on PS5 and PC After Six Years in Development
Developer Project Cloud Games and publisher Perp Games have officially released The Relic: First Guardian on PC and PS5.
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The Relic: First Guardian
When a code for The Relic: First Guardian came across my desk, I was eager to snatch it up. Generic title aside, the game promised “fresh takes on [action RPG] combat” and a gritty spin on Korean folklore wrapped in a somewhat Souls-like bundle. I had hope in Korean devs Project…
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The Relic: First Guardian Review – A World Worth Saving
A haunting opening lights a flame that burns throughout The Relic: First Guardian, even if its rough edges threaten to smother it.
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The Relic: First Guardian – Everything You Need to Know
The Relic: First Guardian is another Soulslike, yes, but one with enough ingenuity to distinguish itself from its contemporaries.
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The Relic: First Guardian Review: A Messy Soulslike That Feels Incomplete
The Relic: First Guardian has glimpses of greatness, but ultimately falls flat due to performance, boss designs, and missing features.
The Relic: First Guardian Team Focused on “Stable Console Experience,” PlayStation Info Coming Soon
"Rather than trying to offer every possible feature broadly, we chose to focus on what we believe is essential for an action RPG."
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The Relic: First Guardian Gets Pre-Launch Gameplay Trailer
Perp Games and Project Cloud Games released a new video for action RPG The Relic: First Guardian ahead of the game's release next week. The eight-minute "combat and bosses deep dive" gives an overview of the game's exploration and combat, introduces certain story elements, and sh…
The Relic: First Guardian Deep Dive Outlines Combat, Exploration, and a Tragic Tale of Regret
Exploring the world yields different stories, including the Prodigal Bound in Dust and the regret that leaves them bound to existence.
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The Relic: First Guardian Interview – Variety, The Studio’s Debut Release, Console Performance, And More
Project Cloud Games was kind enough to talk to us about its upcoming action RPG, The Relic: First Guardian, revealing quite a few details.
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The Relic: First Guardian showcases its bosses in the new 'Meet the Brutals' trailer
The Relic: First Guardian launches later this month for PS5 and PC with Xbox and Switch 2 to follow.
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The Relic: First Guardian Receives Boss Trailer
Perp Games and Project Cloud Games released a new boss-focused trailer for action RPG The Relic: First Guardian . The two-minute video, coming ahead of the game's release at the end of this month, showcases some of the eighty bosses (known as Brutals) that players will take on in…
The Relic: First Guardian Trailer Highlights a Handful of Brutal, the Game’s 80 Bosses
Each boss has something interesting and challenging to offer on your journey to repair the world in Project Cloud Games' Souls-like.