Single-Player Action Game Tides of Annihilation Revealed During Sony’s State of Play 2025

Announced during Sony’s State of Play 2025 with a debut trailer (see below), Tides of Annihilation is a single-player, narrative-driven action-adventure game developed by Eclipse Glow Games. The game promises a thrilling blend of intense, fast-paced combat, a captivating narrative, and a truly unforgettable setting.

The game is set in a modern-day London ravaged by mystical, otherworldly forces. Players take on the role of Gwendolyn, exploring iconic London landmarks, summoning spectral Knights of the Round Table to aid in combat against enemies inspired by Arthurian mythos. Prepare for epic battles against gigantic, skyscraper-sized bosses!

Eclipse Glow Games, a new studio based in Chengdu, China, and backed by Tencent, boasts a team of over 100 developers with extensive experience working on titles such as Yakuza, For Honor, Assassin’s Creed, Persona, and Prince of Persia.

“Debuting Tides of Annihilation at Sony’s State of Play is an incredible and humbling achievement for the Eclipse Glow team,” stated Kun Fu, Lead Game Producer at Eclipse Glow Games. “This is just the beginning. We’ve crafted a world that reimagines Arthurian legend, intertwining themes of courage, loyalty, and heroism within an epic story set in a strange yet familiar location. It's a challenge designed to test the mettle of true gamers and push the boundaries of the genre.”

Tides of Annihilation Screenshots

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Here’s the official synopsis:

Tides of Annihilation is a single-player, narrative-driven adventure set in a twisted version of modern London, cataclysmically altered by an otherworldly invasion. As Gwendolyn, humanity’s last hope, players embark on a legendary quest through iconic London locations to unravel a mystery that will determine the fate of reality. Fight alongside summonable spectral knights, battling hordes of enemies, unforgettable bosses, and navigating vertical levels dominated by gigantic roaming knights.

Tides of Annihilation is launching on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A release date is yet to be announced. For more on the announcements from State of Play 2025 and what's coming to PlayStation 5, be sure to check out IGN’s comprehensive roundup.