First Look at the Epic Soulslike The Relic: First Guardian — 8 Minutes of Gameplay

A lengthy gameplay trailer for The Relic: First Guardian has captured the interest of soulslike enthusiasts. Although the title is slated for 2026, the footage already invites players to embark on a new journey.

The video runs for over eight minutes and showcases a sequence set in a village consumed by flames. From the opening moments the bleak tone of Arsiltus is unmistakable, and every step deepens the sense of authentic dark fantasy.

Gameplay focuses on clashes with lesser enemies and towering bosses. The battles are demanding but feel fair—each dodge, block, and strike carries weight.

The locales draw particular attention: a village ablaze, shadowed alleyways, and monumental spaces that emphasize the adventure’s epic scope. These scenes accompany the story of the last guardian, who must gather fragments of a great relic and close the encroaching abyss of darkness.

The Relic: First Guardian is scheduled for release in 2026. The game will arrive on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Source: iXBT.games