Eclipse Glow Games, an all-new company headquartered in China, has just revealed Tides of Annihilation during the State of Play showcase. The global unveiling of Tides of Annihilation came in the form of an action-packed trailer, but I’m here to expand on that reveal with exclusive, first-look images of the game.
I was fortunate enough to sit down with Eclipse Glow Games at Gamescom in 2024, effectively advising them on the future of their game and offering a ‘Western’ perspective on their portfolio. Months later, Tides of Annihilation has finally been revealed, and it looks stellar.
A Twisted World
The gist of Tides of Annihilation is that players control the sole survivor of a shattered humanity in an alternate universe representation of London. The city (and the world around it) has been torn to shreds by an otherworldly invasion, and the core of the game revolves around utilising ancient, Arthurian powers to put those invaders to the sword.
In a statement, Kun Fu, the lead producer at Eclipse Glow Games, said about the recent reveal:
Debuting Tides of Annihilation at Sony State of Play is an incredible, humbling accomplishment for the Eclipse Glow development team. 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.
I’ve been lucky enough to secure four exclusive, first-look images of Tides of Annihilation, here for your perusal:
In Tides of Annihilation, which is a narrative-driven, single-player title, gamers assume control of Gwendolyn. She’s a powerful protagonist with an ethereal connection to ‘spectral knights’, and as the game unravels, she’ll go toe-to-toe with ‘hordes of enemies’ and ‘unforgettable bosses’.
Players worldwide will be invited to explore a twisted rendition of London, which features many of the city’s major landmarks – but in this world, every back alley and ancient building is laced with danger.
Here’s the trailer for Tides of Annihilation:
If I’m being honest, at first blush, this game looks like a stunning cross between Stellar Blade and Elden Ring.
Tides of Annihilation will be released on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Do you think it looks like your kind of game? Let us know on the Insider Gaming forum.
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