Ambitious Souls-Like 'Godless Dawn' Announced by Solo Turkish Developer
Hawk Studio Entertainment announced the dark fantasy action RPG 'Godless Dawn' on July 18. The game is being developed solo by Turkish developer Celal Sahin using Unreal Engine 5.
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Why it matters
The project is a notable example of an individual developer taking on a multi-region, AAA-scale Souls-like built on UE5, aiming for a global PC audience.
It features a Souls-like combat system with multiple weapon types and magic. The setting blends medieval European castles with Eastern temples. A PC release via Steam is planned for the first quarter of 2027.
Celal Sahin, a solo developer from Turkey, is building 'Godless Dawn' on Unreal Engine 5. The dark fantasy ARPG, announced by Hawk Studio Entertainment on July 18, combines Western castle aesthetics with what appears to be a Chinese temple setting, according to the Steam store page. Sahin is handling development alone, which raises questions about the scope of a Souls-like game that includes weapon classes, magic, and class changes. The store page promises a fractured world where gods have fallen silent, and exploration will uncover sins and judgments tied to each enemy's backstory. The game is scheduled to launch on PC via Steam in the first quarter of 2027, with Japanese display support confirmed.
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