Does Tides of Annihilation Have a Release Date?
As of February 19, 2026, Tides of Annihilation does not have an official release date. Eclipse Glow Games has not announced a launch window for the game on any platform. The Steam page for the title simply lists it as “Coming Soon,” and no release date has been confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, or PC.
However, the game has been generating serious momentum, with some outlets speculating a 2026 launch based on development timelines. A Chinese New Year trailer dropped on February 13, 2026, and the game has already made appearances at major industry events, including a PlayStation State of Play on February 12, 2025, and the Xbox Partner Preview on November 20, 2025. So while a release date remains unconfirmed, the developer is clearly keeping the project in the public eye.
If you want to stay updated, you can add Tides of Annihilation to your Steam wishlist—or on Epic Games Store, Xbox, or PlayStation—right now so you get notified the moment a release date drops.
Tides of Annihilation: Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Developer | Eclipse Glow Games (debut title, Tencent-backed, Chengdu studio) |
| Publisher | Eclipse Glow Games |
| Genre | Fantasy Action RPG / Hack-and-Slash |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Setting | Shattered modern London |
| Lead Character | Gwendolyn, voiced by Jennifer English |
| Key Supporting | Mordred, voiced by Aliona Baranova |
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) |
| Xbox Play Anywhere | Confirmed |
| Single-Player Only | Confirmed |
| Playtime | 30+ hours |
| Bosses | 30+ |
| Release Date | Not yet announced (2026 expected) |
| Price | Not yet announced |
| Latest Trailer | Chinese New Year trailer, February 13, 2026 |
What Platforms Will Tides of Annihilation Launch On?
Tides of Annihilation is confirmed for the following platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X/S
- PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store
Notably, the game will support Xbox Play Anywhere. That means if you buy the game on Xbox, you will also be able to play it on other Xbox-supported platforms, including PC, at no extra cost. That is a solid bonus for anyone who plays across both console and PC.
There is currently no confirmed Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 version.
How Much Will Tides of Annihilation Cost?
Eclipse Glow Games has not announced a price for Tides of Annihilation. Given that it is a big-budget action RPG targeting PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC simultaneously, pricing in the region of standard next-gen releases is a reasonable expectation, though nothing official has been confirmed yet.
What Is Tides of Annihilation?
Tides of Annihilation is a fantasy action RPG developed and published by Eclipse Glow Games: the studio’s debut title from their Chengdu, China base, backed by Tencent and inspired by the success of games like Black Myth: Wukong. The game draws inspiration from Arthurian legend and places the story in a shattered, otherworldly version of modern-day London following an invasion from another realm. Developers even took research trips to London for authentic immersion.
You play as Gwendolyn, the city’s last surviving inhabitant. Rather than facing this invasion alone, you fight alongside a band of spectral knights drawn from Arthurian lore, each bringing unique skills and abilities to your team. The goal is to unravel the mystery behind the invasion, save your sister using the power of the Holy Grail, confront rival Mordred, and find a way to save your family, your city, and reality itself. It’s strictly single-player with 30+ hours of content and over 30 bosses.
The Steam listing describes the game as a hack-and-slash action-adventure with RPG elements. Genre tags include Action, Adventure, Fantasy, and RPG. Built on Unreal Engine 5, it promises PS5 Pro enhancements, full ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation for peak PC performance, and full Xbox Series X/S optimization.
Who Is Playing Gwendolyn?
Jennifer English voices and portrays Gwendolyn in Tides of Annihilation. English is best known to gaming audiences for her acclaimed performance as Shadowheart in Baldur’s Gate 3 (2023). She also won Best Performance at the 2025 Game Awards for her role as Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Her involvement in Tides of Annihilation signals the kind of high-quality character work that the developer is clearly aiming for.
Notable supporting cast includes Aliona Baranova (Jennifer English’s real-life partner) as the rival Mordred.
What Has Been Confirmed About the Gameplay?
Eclipse Glow Games has shared meaningful gameplay details through an extended gameplay trailer and press materials. Here is what the developer has confirmed:
The Knight System
You can command a band of over ten legendary knights, each inspired by Arthurian lore. Every knight brings distinct skills and abilities, and you can combine their powers to build your own strategies via the Dual Frontline system—deploying up to four knights in two sets for mid-combo swaps and co-op attacks. The game calls this your personalised Order of Knights.
Light RPG Elements
Expect character leveling, skill trees, four main weapon types (fists, swords, bows, and more), deep customization for armor, hair, and makeup, multiple difficulty modes, and interconnected realms to explore.
Colossal Boss Encounters
One of the most striking features confirmed so far involves Colossal Knights roaming Greater London. These are not just large enemies in an arena. According to the developer, you can scale their massive forms and explore their interiors (or “palatial depths”), with each colossus carrying its own story.
Mirror Realm Shift
The gameplay trailer released at the Xbox Partner Preview in November 2025 showed a boss fight between Gwendolyn and the colossal witch Tyronoe—one of the eight shape-shifting sisters of Morgan le Fay who transforms into a massive bird—with Gwendolyn backed up by the knight ally Lamorak. During the Tyronoe fight, the trailer showcased a mirror realm shift ability (or “Mirror Space Folded Realm”), which lets the player control both Gwendolyn and Lamorak during combat. This suggests a dynamic, character-swapping combat style rather than a straightforward single-hero setup.
What Powers Tides of Annihilation Technically?
Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game boasts PS5 Pro enhancements, full ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation for peak PC performance, and full Xbox Series X/S optimization—promising stunning visuals in its shattered London world.
What Kun Fu, Lead Game Producer at Eclipse Glow Games, Said
“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.”
He also confirmed that the November 2025 trailer represented just the beginning of Gwendolyn’s story, hinting at a much larger world yet to be revealed.
What is the Latest News on Tides of Annihilation?
The most recent update came on February 13, 2026, when Eclipse Glow Games released a Chinese New Year trailer timed to the Year of the Horse celebrations. The trailer took a lighter, more comical tone compared to the high-octane gameplay footage shown at the Xbox Partner Preview (below).
Prior to that, the game’s most significant public moment came on November 20, 2025, when a four-minute gameplay trailer debuted at the Xbox Partner Preview. That trailer gave audiences their clearest look yet at the combat system, the colossal boss mechanic, and Jennifer English in action.
The game was first revealed at a PlayStation State of Play on February 12, 2025.
For the freshest updates, you can follow the official @play_toa account on X or the official website for the game.
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