Step into the dark fantasy ARPG realm of The Relic: First Guardian as today it launches across Xbox and Xbox Play Anywhere, Project Cloud Games and Perp Games announce.The world of Arsilthus has been left in ruin from the destruction of the Great Relic; blighted by a void that has left scars across the once peaceful land. Armed with a growing arsenal of legendary weapons, armour, and skills to discover, it is your mission to close it once and for all.Dripping in Korean folklore, The Relic is packed with personal tragic stories aching to be discovered and concluded, including those of the 80 Brutals fearsome boss enemies, each with their own tale of tragedy, greed, grief, loss, and hope.Created by a small, passionate core team of a dozen people, Project Cloud Games has spent six years crafting a fresh, dark, and gritty spin on classic Korean folklore. Their approach relies on a careful balance of intense action and vulnerability.

Challenging the current status quo, the title brings this vision to life with brutal, fast-paced combat. Stamina is reserved strictly for defence and dodging, leaving you free to attack at will, while skills operate on cooldowns without consuming extra resources to keep every encounter intense and balanced.

Progression is artefact- and exploration-based. Grow stronger by collecting Relics – runic fragments with over 70 passive effects that directly alter your combat style to fit your flow.

Since its launch on PlayStation 5 and PC, the title has undergone improvements. Delivering a sharper, smoother, and visually richer experience through dedicated optimisation, cleaner motion, sharper shadows, and crisper details that heighten overall fidelity. Beyond these graphical enhancements and extensive bug fixing and polishing, Xbox players also benefit from exclusive platform perks like Xbox Play Anywhere and Quick Resume support.

The Relic: First Guardian is available now on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox Play Anywhere for £29.99. (*Note that exchange rate fluctuations in the digital store may slightly affect your local pricing). 

The title will also be launching on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 9th, 2026.

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About Project Cloud Games 
Project Cloud Games is a small team with a big ambition to create games that feel like cinematic experiences. With passion, we craft vast worlds and deep stories, building them so that every step players take becomes a moment that feels like a scene from a film.

About Perp Games   
Perp Games is a global video games publisher with a proud track record of publishing award-winning titles, exciting indie games, and some of the world’s most recognized franchises from the most talented studios. It is an established and recognized global force in entertainment, bringing extraordinary and exciting games to market across multiple formats and media.

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