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Project TAL Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Genre | Action RPG, Open World |
| Release Window | 2027 |
| Developer | MADNGINE |
| Publisher | Wemade Max Co. Ltd |
| Setting | Korean Mythology, Dark Fantasy |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Consoles |
| Multiplayer | Single-Player Only (with AI Party) |
| Unique Feature | A single-player, 'Monster Hunter'-style ARPG where players can climb colossal bosses, combined with an intelligent AI companion party system and a level-less progression. |
Project TAL System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum (Speculative - Target: 1080p, 60 FPS, Low/Medium Preset) – Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Performance') likely required.
1440p
tune Recommended (Speculative - Target: 1440p, 60+ FPS, High Preset) – High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Quality') recommended.
Project TAL Laptop Recommendations
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save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4060 140W
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Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4060 (Score: 6700) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
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Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 TI (Score: 7100) @ 150W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
1699
Model: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
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storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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storage 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
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Model: ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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2499
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storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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2699
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memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 (Score: 10500)
storage RAM: 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
A modern 64-bit OS would be a firm requirement.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12 Ultimate
DirectX 12 Ultimate would be required for next-gen features.
- save_altStorage Note: 150 GB available space (NVMe SSD Required)
A fast NVMe SSD would be mandatory to handle the increased asset quality and the streaming of a large, seamless open world.
Project TAL: Map Size and Regions
The game features a massive, open world with a variety of vibrant fantasy landscapes, including sweeping plains, forests, and mythical structures. The world is designed for seamless traversal and encourages exploration of its dungeons and hidden corners.
Project TAL: Post-Launch Content / DLC
Plans for post-launch content or DLC have not yet been announced.
Project TAL Skills & Upgrades Overview
Progression is a core part of the RPG experience. The player's combat style is determined by their choice of 5 different weapon types (e.g., heavy weapons, shield, high-mobility weapons), each with unique skills. Progression is also tied to the distinctive companion system, where each of the intelligent NPC allies has their own unique abilities and combat roles (Defense, Support, Melee, Ranged, Magic).
Project TAL: Game Editions
Details on different game editions are yet to be announced.
Project TAL: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Project TAL is a single-player game, so cross-platform play is not applicable.
Project TAL Specific Game Elements
Project TAL Weapons
- securityWeapon Types (5 total) (Varies (Swords, Heavy Weapons, Shield))
Players can choose from 5 different weapon types that define their combat style, from heavy, crushing swings to high-mobility attacks or a defensive shield-and-bash.
Project TAL Vehicles
- directions_carNone (N/A)
The game is focused on on-foot exploration and combat. There are no controllable player vehicles.
Project TAL Characters
- personAI Companions - Party Members
A party of intelligent NPCs with unique skills, personalities, and combat roles (Defense, Support, Melee, Ranged, Magic) who accompany the player.
- personThe Last Guardian - Playable Protagonist (playable)
The hero of the story, tasked with a mission to find the pieces of a broken great relic to save the continent of Arsiltus.
Top 3 Characters:
Last Guardian (Player): The heroic protagonist on a mission to save the world of Arsiltus. 2. The AI Companions: A distinctive feature of the game. The player adventures with a party of intelligent NPCs who have their own unique personalities and combat roles (Tank, Healer, DPS). 3. The 'Brutals': The 70 massive bosses that roam the world. Each has a tragic backstory that the player inherits upon defeating them.
Project TAL Missions / Objectives
- flagBrutal Hunts
Objective: Targeting and defeating the 70 formidable 'Brutal' bosses scattered throughout the world to progress the story and gain powerful special items.
- flagDungeons
Objective: Optional and mandatory dungeons that must be completed to expand the world and acquire essential items and upgrades for character growth.
- flagMain Story Quests
Objective: A cinematic campaign that follows the Last Guardian's quest to find the pieces of the broken great relic and close the void that has consumed the continent of Arsiltus.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
the Void: The main story quest to find the pieces of the broken great relic and heal the wounded world. 2. Hunt Colossal Monsters: The core gameplay loop, which involves tracking and slaying over 70 massive, 'Monster Hunter'-style foes known as 'Brutals'. 3. Explore Dungeons: A key objective for progression, as completing dungeons and defeating bosses is essential to expand the world and acquire the upgrades needed to grow stronger.
Project TAL Companions / Summons
- groupAI Party (Varies)
Ability: A core feature of the game. The player is accompanied by a party of intelligent AI companions who dynamically react to combat. They can taunt bosses, deploy defensive barriers, heal the player, and perform combo attacks, fulfilling dedicated combat roles like Tank, Healer, and DPS.
Project TAL Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkFragments
Location/Use: Found by exploring the vast environments. These are essential for unlocking new skills, armor, and weapons.
- collections_bookmarkPieces of the Great Relic
Location/Use: The central objective of the main story, required to close the void and save Arsiltus.
- collections_bookmarkRunes
Location/Use: Found through exploration and by defeating enemies. Runes are a primary method of enhancing and customizing the player's abilities in this level-less system.
Top 3 Collectibles:
of the Great Relic: The central objective of the main story, required to close the void and save Arsiltus. 2. Legendary Weapons: Unique weapons for the 5 different combat archetypes. 3. Lore Items: Items and environmental clues that reveal the history of Arsiltus and its Korean-inspired mythology.
Project TAL Armor
- shieldArmor Sets
Focus/Stats: Players can find and equip various armor sets. Progression is tied to finding fragments to unlock new armor through exploration and completing dungeons.
Project TAL Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomFunctional Armor Sets
Details: Customization is primarily functional through the equipping of different armor sets. Each set will have a unique appearance reflecting the game's Korean-inspired fantasy aesthetic.
Project TAL Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The game is a strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes. It features a party-based system with intelligent AI companions.
- labelStory and Setting
The game is set in Arsiltus, a beautiful, Asian-inspired fantasy open world devastated by a void. The narrative is an emotionally resonant story about 'healing a wounded world'. The plot and world are heavily inspired by Korean mythology and folklore, particularly the traditional 'Tal' masks.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. Monster Climbing: A core combat mechanic inspired by Dragon's Dogma. Players can physically climb or leap onto the flanks of colossal monsters to attack their weak spots and deliver devastating strikes. 2. Intelligent Companion System: A key feature where the single-player hero is accompanied by a party of AI companions. These allies respond dynamically to the battle, with roles like a shield-bearer taunting a boss or a support character deploying a magical barrier. 3. Level-less Progression: A unique RPG system where character strength is not determined by traditional XP and levels. Instead, progression is tied entirely to finding and upgrading runes, items, and crafted gear through exploration and defeating bosses.
Project TAL Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline What is Project TAL?It is an upcoming single-player, open-world action RPG inspired by Korean mythology. Its gameplay is a mix of 'Monster Hunter' and 'Dragon's Dogma', where you fight colossal bosses by climbing them, and you are supported by an intelligent AI party.
- help_outline Is it a multiplayer game?No, it is a strictly single-player experience. The 'party' consists of the player and their AI companions.
- help_outline How does progression work?The game features a unique 'level-less' progression system. Instead of gaining XP, your character gets stronger by exploring, finding runes, crafting gear, and defeating bosses to unlock new skills and items.
- help_outline Is it a Soulslike game?It shares some similarities, such as fast-paced, skill-based combat and challenging bosses, but it is primarily an action RPG with a strong narrative and a unique AI companion system, drawing more comparisons to Monster Hunter and Dragon's Dogma.