Tides of Annihilation Unveiled at Sony's 2025 State of Play

During Sony’s State of Play 2025, the gaming world was introduced to an exciting new title, *Tides of Annihilation*, with its debut trailer captivating audiences. Developed by the innovative studio Eclipse Glow Games, this single-player, narrative-driven action adventure game promises a blend of "intense, breakneck combat, an immersive narrative, and an unforgettable setting."

Set in a modern-day London that has been ravaged by mystical, otherworldly forces, *Tides of Annihilation* casts you as Gwendolyn, a lone survivor navigating through the city's iconic landmarks. As you explore, you'll call upon spectral Knights of the Round Table to aid in combat against enemies inspired by the Arthurian mythos. The game also features epic battles against gigantic bosses that loom as large as skyscrapers, promising thrilling encounters.

Eclipse Glow Games, a new studio based in Chengdu, China, has been bolstered by investment from the Chinese megacorp Tencent. The studio boasts a team of over 100 developers, each bringing experience from renowned franchises such as Yakuza, For Honor, Assassin’s Creed, Persona, and Prince of Persia.

Kun Fu, Lead Game Producer at Eclipse Glow Games, expressed the team's excitement about the game's debut at Sony State of Play, saying, "Debuting Tides of Annihilation at Sony State of Play is an incredible, humbling accomplishment for the Eclipse Glow development team. It’s also just the beginning. We’ve created a world that reimagines Arthurian Legend where themes of courage, loyalty, and heroism intertwine with an epic story set in a strange-yet-familiar setting that will test the mettle of true gamers and push the genre forward."

Tides of Annihilation Screenshots

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Here’s the official blurb:

Tides of Annihilation is a single-player, narrative-driven title set in a twisted version of modern London cataclysmically altered by an otherworldly invasion. Taking on the role of Gwendolyn, humanity’s lone survivor, players embark on a legendary quest through London’s iconic environs to unravel a mystery that will determine the fate of reality itself. Battling alongside summonable spectral knights, players will encounter hordes of enemies, unforgettable bosses, and vertical levels in the form of gigantic knights roaming the landscape.

*Tides of Annihilation* is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. While a specific release date has not yet been announced, fans can stay updated by checking IGN's comprehensive coverage of everything announced at State of Play 2025, which provides insights into what's on the horizon for PlayStation 5 in the coming years.