The Relic: First Guardian Launches on PS5 and PC on July 31
The game's no-stamina-attack system and reliance on cooldown-based skills mark a deliberate departure from traditional Soulslike stamina management, while the Asian mythology setting and 70-plus boss roster give it a distinct identity in a crowded genre.
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Project Cloud Games and Perp Games announced that the dark fantasy Soulslike ARPG The Relic: First Guardian will release on PS5 and PC on July 31. The game features Asian mythology-inspired settings, over 70 boss characters, and a stamina system that does not consume stamina on attacks. Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 versions are planned for late 2026.
Project Cloud Games and Perp Games have set a July 31 release date for The Relic: First Guardian on PS5 and PC via Steam. The Soulslike ARPG is set in the world of Arsiltus, a realm collapsing under a mysterious disease, and casts the player as the First Guardian. Combat does not consume stamina on attacks, only on defense and evasion, with skills managed entirely by cooldown. Players can choose from five weapon types, combine rune abilities, and invest in 12 dedicated skill trees to build a custom class. Over 70 boss enemies called Brutals appear. Instead of traditional leveling, characters grow by collecting Relics, each offering a unique passive effect, with more than 70 types available. Development for Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 is underway, targeting a late 2026 release.
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