Unveiled at Sony’s State of Play 2025 with an enthralling debut trailer, Tides of Annihilation is a single-player, narrative-driven action-adventure game crafted by the innovative team at Eclipse Glow Games. This title promises to fuse "intense, breakneck combat, an immersive narrative, and an unforgettable setting" into a captivating gaming experience.
Set against the backdrop of a modern-day London ravaged by mystical otherworldly forces, players step into the shoes of Gwendolyn. As you explore the city's iconic landmarks, you'll harness the power to summon spectral Knights of the Round Table to aid in combat against foes drawn from the Arthurian mythos. The game also challenges players with epic battles against gigantic bosses that loom as large as skyscrapers.
Eclipse Glow Games, a new studio based in Chengdu, China, is backed by investment from the Chinese megacorp Tencent. The team comprises over 100 developers who bring their expertise from renowned franchises such as Yakuza, For Honor, Assassin’s Creed, Persona, and Prince of Persia.
“Debuting Tides of Annihilation at Sony State of Play is an incredible, humbling accomplishment for the Eclipse Glow development team,” remarked Kun Fu, Lead Game Producer at Eclipse Glow Games.
“It’s also just the beginning. 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.”
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Here’s the official blurb:
Tides of Annihilation is a single-player, narrative-driven title set in a twisted version of modern London cataclysmically altered by an otherworldly invasion. Taking on the role of Gwendolyn, humanity’s lone survivor, players embark on a legendary quest through London’s iconic environs to unravel a mystery that will determine the fate of reality itself. Battling alongside summonable spectral knights, players will encounter hordes of enemies, unforgettable bosses, and vertical levels in the form of gigantic knights roaming the landscape.
Tides of Annihilation is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. Although a specific release date has yet to be announced, fans can stay updated by checking IGN's comprehensive coverage of everything revealed at State of Play 2025, offering insights into what's on the horizon for PlayStation 5 in the coming years.