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| Release Date | |
| Jun 15, 2027 | Oct 29, 2020 |
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| Eclipse Glow Games | Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Reflections |
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| Tencent Games | Ubisoft |
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| Character Action Game / Action-Adventure | Action-Adventure, Open World, Third-Person Shooter, Stealth, Hacking |
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| Unreal Engine 5 | Disrupt Engine (Modified AnvilNext) |
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| Mature | Mature 17+ |
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| 4.8 / 5.0 | 3.5 / 5.0 |
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| $69.99 | $59.99 |
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Character progression relies on a deep, synergistic 'Badge' system. Players can equip up to four Badges simultaneously to alter game rules (e.g., enabling life steal at the cost of continuous health drain). Gwendolyn unlocks over a dozen spectral Knights, which are equipped in primary/secondary slots and seamlessly switched mid-combo. Beyond combat, these Knights grant environmental traversal skills—like Sir Bors creating ziplines or Sir Palamedes shattering walls—encouraging backtracking. Gwendolyn also equips swappable swords with unique attack properties and collects 'Regalia' for cosmetic outfit customization without compromising functional armor stats. |
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The game does not feature a traditional seamless open world; rather, it offers massive, interconnected zones heavily inspired by Metroidvania design. A prominent biome is the 'Great Russell Museum,' an expansive reworking of the British Museum where historical artifacts are warped into localized cultural hazards (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, and Egyptian exhibits). The architecture frequently transitions into 'Folded Realms'—bizarre, alternate dimensions layered over reality, such as the Inception-inspired 'Mirror Space' where gravity and logic distort. Furthermore, massive 'Colossal Knights' wander the world, serving as both environmental set pieces and interactive, climbable architectural labyrinths. |
Features a detailed and faithful recreation of central London, divided into several iconic boroughs like City of Westminster, Camden, Islington & Hackney, Lambeth, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, and City of London. Each borough has its distinct architecture, landmarks (e.g., Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus), and atmosphere. The map is dense with activities, collectibles, and opportunities for emergent gameplay. |
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The game is an exclusively single-player experience. The proprietary 'Dual Frontline Battle System' utilizes AI-controlled spectral summons rather than cooperative human players. |
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While specific editions remain officially unannounced, the game is heavily positioned as a premium AAA, single-player 'buy-to-play' title, expected to retail at $69.99 USD. Given its high-profile status, standard and deluxe digital editions are anticipated, potentially offering exclusive early unlocks for certain Regalia cosmetics or soundtrack access. |
Available in Standard, Gold, Ultimate, and Collector's Editions. Gold Edition included the Season Pass (Bloodline story expansion, 4 unique heroes including Aiden Pearce and Wrench, extra DedSec missions, car skin). Ultimate Edition included Gold content plus the Ultimate Pack (3 additional characters, masks, and 4 weeks VIP status for in-game currency boost). Collector's Edition included physical items like a DedSec Coronet Mask replica, SteelBook, posters, and all Ultimate Edition digital content. |
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Currently, there is no official roadmap for Downloadable Content or live-service monetization. Eclipse Glow Games is marketing the game as a complete, feature-rich package at launch. |
Major post-launch content included the 'Bloodline' story expansion (starring Aiden Pearce from Watch Dogs 1 and Wrench from Watch Dogs 2), new playable hero characters (Mina Sidhu with mind control, Darcy Clarkson from Assassin's Creed), new online modes (Tactical Ops, Spiderbot Arena, Invasion PvP), free roam activities for online, and various cosmetic packs and operative unlocks. Ongoing support with seasonal events and smaller updates. |
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Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game is a visual powerhouse aiming for photorealism stylized with an East Asian ink-wash aesthetic. The PC version is a flagship for NVIDIA, utilizing full Path Tracing and DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation. The developers recently optimized the global lighting system and updated skin rendering algorithms, leading to minor controversies over character model aesthetics that the studio clarified were purely technical enhancements, not ideological censorship. |
Powered by an updated version of the Disrupt engine, the game offers a detailed and vibrant recreation of London. It features impressive reflections (especially with ray tracing), realistic weather effects, dense crowds and traffic, and detailed character models. Ray-traced reflections are a key visual feature on supported hardware, significantly enhancing the look of London's glass and rain-slicked streets. |
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The soundtrack features melancholic, 'withering' compositions that adapt dynamically to the cultural biome (e.g., shifting instrumentation within the museum exhibits). The voice cast is notable, with Angela Sant'Albano voicing Gwendolyn (replacing Jennifer English, who serves as VO director) and Aliona Baranova voicing the antagonist Mordred. The game features full audio dubbing in English and Simplified Chinese. |
Original score composed by Stephen Barton and additional music by various artists, blending electronic, grime, and orchestral elements to reflect near-future London's atmosphere. Features in-game radio stations with a diverse selection of licensed tracks across multiple genres. Sound design emphasizes a technologically advanced city with drone hums, AR sounds, and distinct weapon/hacking effects. |
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The UI is streamlined to focus on the high-speed action, prominently featuring Gwendolyn's health and ultimate meters, enemy stagger gauges, and the 'Knight System' cross-pad indicator for rapid switching between equipped spectral summons. |
Features a futuristic, AR-overlay style HUD displaying a mini-map, objective markers, hackable objects, and operative-specific abilities. The phone interface is used for mission selection, team management, map, and accessing DedSec tech. The 'Deep Profiler' allows players to scan any NPC to learn their schedule, connections, and potential recruitment viability. |
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To accommodate the game's incredibly demanding, reflex-based Character Action combat, the developers have included a highly forgiving 'Story Mode' difficulty tier. This ensures the narrative and exploration are accessible to players unaccustomed to strict parry windows. |
Offers a comprehensive suite of accessibility options, including extensive control remapping, aim assist customization, subtitle options (size, background, speaker names, captions for important sounds), colorblind modes, options to change hold QTEs to toggles, adjustable text size, HUD scaling, and audio/visual cues for various gameplay elements. |
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| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Medium Settings, 1080p, 60 FPS (Upscaled)) CPU: Baseline 6-core processor required to handle the physics of the combat system. CPU (Laptop): Mobile equivalent to sustain core counts without severe thermal drops. GPU: Required to maintain stable 60 FPS during chaotic combat, though Path Tracing will be disabled. GPU (Laptop): High-wattage entry/mid-tier mobile GPUs needed for stable framerates. RAM: Minimum threshold for modern UE5 titles. Storage: Mandatory for asset streaming. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-11600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB VRAM) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4050 (100W+) / RTX 3060 (130W) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB SSD | — |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Ray Tracing Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, Very High Preset, Ray Tracing High, DX12) (Very High Preset, Ray Tracing High, DirectX 12 (DLSS Quality/Performance recommended)) CPU: CPU for 1080p/60FPS with High RT. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS with High RT. DLSS recommended. GPU (Laptop): High-end RT capable laptop GPUs. 8GB VRAM crucial, DLSS vital. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended, includes HD Texture Pack. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10875H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4060 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 3070 Ti Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile would provide a more stable high RT experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 65 GB NVMe SSD (45GB base + 20GB HD Textures) |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Ray Tracing Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, High Preset, Ray Tracing Medium, DX12) (High Preset, Ray Tracing Medium, DirectX 12 (DLSS Quality/Balanced recommended)) CPU: CPU for 1080p/30FPS with Medium RT. CPU (Laptop): Mid-to-high range laptop CPU. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p/30FPS with Medium RT. DLSS highly recommended. GPU (Laptop): Entry-level RT capable laptop GPUs. Upscaling (DLSS) essential. 6GB VRAM minimum. RAM: 16GB RAM required. Storage: SSD required. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) / RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (4GB, will struggle, DLSS Perf. needed) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, lower TGP). **An RTX 3060 Mobile (High TGP) or RTX 4050 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) is a better entry for RT.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 45 GB SSD |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, DX11, No Ray Tracing) (High Preset, Ray Tracing OFF, DirectX 11) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p/60FPS High without RT. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p/60FPS High without RT. 6GB+ VRAM recommended. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. 6GB VRAM crucial for High settings. RAM: Ubisoft lists 8GB, but 16GB RAM strongly recommended for smoother 60 FPS High experience. Storage: SSD strongly recommended. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-8750H / AMD Ryzen 7 3750H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile (6GB) / RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) / RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (4GB, may struggle on High) or AMD Radeon RX 5600M (6GB). **An RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP) or RX 6600M is a good target.** layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 45 GB SSD |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset, DX11, No Ray Tracing) (Low Preset, Ray Tracing OFF, DirectX 11) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at lower settings without RT. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Newer i3/Ryzen 3 H-series might struggle. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at lower settings without RT. 4GB VRAM is essential. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. 4GB VRAM is absolute minimum. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement, dual-channel strongly advised. Storage: HDD is absolute minimum, expect long load times. SSD highly recommended. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB) / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (4GB) / AMD Radeon RX 470 (4GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-8300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5500M (4GB). layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 45 GB HDD |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (High Settings, 1440p, 60 FPS (DLSS 4.5 / Frame Gen)) CPU: High single-core performance required to feed the GPU and maintain tight input latency during frame generation. CPU (Laptop): High-end mobile processors to match desktop throughput. GPU: Provides the raw power needed for high-fidelity 1440p rendering with some ray tracing features enabled. GPU (Laptop): Enthusiast mobile GPU required to run high settings at 1440p. RAM: Recommended to ensure seamless background streaming of large urban biomes. Storage: Required for instantaneous loading of Folded Realms. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-13700HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4080 Mobile (175W) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB NVMe Gen 4 SSD | — |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - Ray Tracing Recommended (1440p ~60 FPS, Very High Preset, Ray Tracing High, DX12) (Very High Preset, Ray Tracing High, DirectX 12, DLSS Performance) CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p/60FPS with High RT. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS with High RT. DLSS essential. GPU (Laptop): Flagship tier laptop GPUs needed. 8GB+ VRAM essential (10GB+ ideal), DLSS Performance likely required. RAM: 16GB RAM essential. Storage: NVMe SSD required, includes HD Texture Pack. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (8GB/16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) is highly recommended for a smoother experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 65 GB NVMe SSD (45GB base + 20GB HD Textures) |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (1440p ~60 FPS, High Preset, DX11, No Ray Tracing) (High Preset, Ray Tracing OFF, DirectX 11) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1440p/60FPS High without RT. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS High without RT. 8GB+ VRAM ideal. GPU (Laptop): Upper mid-range to high-end laptop GPUs. 8GB+ VRAM strongly recommended. RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended. Storage: SSD strongly recommended. Consider space for HD Textures. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB) / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700XT (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 (10GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 3060 Mobile (6GB, High TGP, may need medium settings) / RTX 4060 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6700M (10GB). **An RTX 3070 Mobile or RX 6800M is a good target.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 45 GB SSD (65GB SSD if using HD Textures) |
| 2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra/Path Tracing (Epic Settings, 4K, Full Path Tracing, 60 FPS (DLSS 4.5 Required)) CPU: Top-tier CPUs needed to eliminate bottlenecks when feeding path tracing BVH structures to the GPU. CPU (Laptop): Only flagship mobile silicon can support these extreme settings. GPU: Massive computational throughput required for real-time Path Tracing in dense, reflective environments. GPU (Laptop): The absolute highest tier of mobile graphics is required, with heavy reliance on DLSS. RAM: Maximum bandwidth required. Storage: Maximum read/write speeds. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-14900K / AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / RTX 5080 (Targeted Showcase Hardware) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-14900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4090 Mobile (175W) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB NVMe Gen 4 SSD | — |
| 2160p (UHD/4K) - Ray Tracing Ultra (2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing Ultra, DX12) (Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing Ultra, DirectX 12, DLSS Performance/Ultra Performance) CPU: Desktop CPU for 4K/60FPS with Ultra RT. (Modern equivalents like i7-12700K/Ryzen 7 5800X3D or newer would be better). CPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop CPUs absolute necessity. GPU: Top-tier desktop GPU required for attempting 4K/60FPS with Ultra RT, heavily reliant on DLSS. GPU (Laptop): The absolute best laptop GPUs available, will heavily rely on aggressive DLSS (Performance/Ultra Performance) and potentially some settings compromises for stable 4K/60FPS with Ultra RT. RAM: 16GB RAM is Ubisoft's spec, but 32GB is strongly recommended for 4K Ultra RT. Storage: NVMe SSD required, includes HD Texture Pack. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB). (Ubisoft lists RTX 3080 for 4K Ultra RT. An RTX 3090 / RTX 4080 / RTX 4090 would be far more suitable for a consistent 60 FPS). laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or better (e.g. i9-13900HX / Ryzen 9 7945HX) laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 65 GB NVMe SSD (45GB base + 20GB HD Textures) |
| 2160p (UHD/4K) - Recommended (2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, DX11, No Ray Tracing) (Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing OFF, DirectX 11) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 4K/60FPS Ultra without RT. CPU (Laptop): High-end to flagship laptop CPUs required. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 4K/60FPS Ultra without RT. 8GB+ VRAM essential, 10GB+ ideal. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs needed. Significant VRAM is key for 4K Ultra. RAM: 16GB RAM strongly recommended, 32GB could offer more stability at 4K. Storage: NVMe SSD strongly recommended, assumes HD Texture Pack for Ultra. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (11GB) / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-11980HK / AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX or better (e.g., i7-12700H / Ryzen 7 6800H) laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (8GB/16GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, Max TGP). **An RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB) or RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB) is highly recommended for stable 4K Ultra.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 65 GB NVMe SSD (45GB base + 20GB HD Textures) |
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| Spec: 90 GB NVMe Gen 4 SSD Note: High-speed SSD is mandatory for seamless transitions into the 'Folded Realms' without loading screens. Type: NVMe | Spec: 45 GB available space (SSD Recommended). An additional 20 GB is required for the optional HD Texture Pack. Note: An NVMe SSD is recommended for the best experience due to asset streaming and fast loading, especially with the HD Texture Pack which is often targeted by higher presets. Type: SSD |
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| Spec: Windows 11 (64-bit) Explanation: Recommended for optimal DirectX 12 Ultimate scheduling and advanced rendering techniques. | Spec: Windows 10 (20H1 version or newer, 64-bit versions only) or Windows 11 (64-bit) Explanation: 64-bit Windows 10 (latest updates) or Windows 11 is required for ongoing support and best performance. |
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| Spec: DirectX 12 Ultimate Explanation: Strictly required for UE5 Nanite, Lumen, and Path Tracing integration. | Spec: DirectX 11 (DirectX 12 required for Ray Tracing and potentially better performance on compatible hardware) Explanation: DX11 is minimum. DX12 is required for ray tracing features and offers potential performance benefits. |
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