Aurogon Shanghai Announces Cinematic Action RPG Swords of Legends
Swords of Legends marks a notable Chinese studio entry into the cinematic action RPG space with a classical literature foundation, targeting a multiplatform release including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Reporting from 1 sources: GAME Watch (Impress).
Aurogon Shanghai announced Swords of Legends, a PC action RPG inspired by Chinese classical literature, at Summer Game Fest 2026. Players take the role of a Shiban, a judge of the underworld, rescuing lost souls. The game features a Spirit Beast Companion System and is planned for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. Release date and price are undecided.
Aurogon Shanghai, the Chinese developer behind the Gujian series, revealed Swords of Legends during Summer Game Fest 2026. The action RPG draws on strange tales and legends from Chinese classical literature, casting players as a Shiban-a judge of the underworld-who rescues lost souls. A Spirit Beast Companion System lets players summon creatures from the spirit world to block attacks and execute linked finishing moves, with the footage showing the beast Gozu. The game is planned for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, with a Steam wishlist page now live. Release date and price remain unannounced.
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- GAME Watch (Impress) 中国の古典文学の影響を受けるシネマティックアクションRPG「Swords of Legends」が発表