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Tides of Tomorrow Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
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| Release Date | April 22, 2026 (Global Earth Day) |
| Multiplayer Type | Asynchronous Online Story-Link |
| Art Style | Impressionistic Plasticpunk |
| Primary Platform | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Minimum RAM | 16 GB (required for database synchronization) |
Tides of Tomorrow System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum – Low-Medium / 30 FPS
tune Recommended – High / 60 FPS
1440p
tune High Fidelity – Ultra / 60 FPS
2160p
tune Fidelity-Plus – Epic / 60 FPS+
Tides of Tomorrow Laptop Recommendations
memory Intel Core i7-12700H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 140W
storage 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $1349
Model: MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-12700H (Score: 900)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Score: 6600) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium / 30 FPS).
memory Intel Core i9-13900H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
US $999
Model: Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-13900H (Score: 1058)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 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 / 30 FPS).
memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 140W
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
US $1749
Model: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-14900HX (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 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 / 30 FPS).
memory Intel Core i9-12900H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 150W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1397
Model: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i9-12900H (Score: 1030)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 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 / 30 FPS).
memory Intel Core i5-12450H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 75W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $645
Model: HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i5-12450H (Score: 628)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium / 30 FPS).
memory Intel Core i5-12500H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 80W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $710
Model: Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
memory CPU: Intel Core i5-12500H (Score: 633)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Score: 7220) @ 80W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium / 30 FPS).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium / 30 FPS).
memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 140W
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1299
Model: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (Score: 880)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Score: 7448) @ 140W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium / 30 FPS).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 100W
storage 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
US $1489
Model: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS (Score: 820)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Score: 7904) @ 100W TGP
storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium / 30 FPS).
memory Intel Core i7-13620H
developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
US $1350
Model: MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core i7-13620H (Score: 843)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low-Medium / 30 FPS). (TGP unknown; 60W+ suggested)
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Required for DirectX 12 Agility SDK features and advanced cloud data synchronization.
- memoryDirectX: Version 12
Critical for rendering the 'plasticpunk' iridescent lighting and fluid simulation.
- save_altStorage Note: SSD Required
Mechanical drives will cause significant hitching when loading 'echo' recordings of other players.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: Supports DLSS 3.5, FSR 3.1, and XeSS; PSSR supported on PS5 Pro.
Key Settings: Ocean Reflection Quality and Echo Density have the highest impact on frame rates.
Tides of Tomorrow: Map Size and Regions
Elynd is a vast oceanic expanse featuring diverse hubs such as the chaotic 'Marketland,' the entertainment-focused 'Pleasureland,' and the mysterious 'Maelstrom'—a spiritual and physical center for the Mystics. Travel is conducted via customizable boats, with the world state dynamically shifting (ruined vs. thriving settlements) based on the specific 'Story-Link' seed a player is currently following.
Tides of Tomorrow: Post-Launch Content / DLC
Initial post-launch support is focused on maintaining the Story-Link servers and community events. The 'Delta Agent Pack' is the first major cosmetic/utility DLC. DigixArt has hinted at future 'Expansions' that may introduce new oceanic biomes and faction storylines depending on community engagement levels following the April 22 launch.
Tides of Tomorrow Skills & Upgrades Overview
The primary 'ability' is the Tides of Time, which allows players to manifest 'echoes' of previous Tidewalkers to solve puzzles and navigate hazards. Players can upgrade their boats (speed, durability) and their resistance to Plastemia. Narrative progression is tied to the 'Trait System,' which tracks worldviews (Humanity vs. Nature, Survival vs. Community) and unlocks specific dialogue paths and faction alliances based on the player's moral evolution.
Tides of Tomorrow: Game Editions
The Standard Edition is priced at $29.99/€29,99 and is available in both digital and physical retail formats. A pre-order bonus known as the 'Delta Agent DLC' includes a high-performance tactical outfit (Delta Agent Suit) and a high-speed vessel (Delta Agent Boat) equipped with advanced tech. While no massive 'Collector’s Edition' is currently confirmed, limited print runs are available through official publisher channels for physical media enthusiasts.
Tides of Tomorrow: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Tides of Tomorrow features platform parity across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The Online Story-Link system is fully cross-platform, allowing a PC player to follow the narrative seed of a PlayStation streamer or an Xbox friend, ensuring a unified global 'fossil record' of player choices.
Tides of Tomorrow: Top 5 Weapons (Subjective/Iconic)
- 1. Harpoon Launcher (standard maritime defense); 2. Delta Shockwave (energy-based crowd control); 3. Scrap-Cannon (heavy projectile weapon built from plastic waste); 4. Flare Pistol (distraction/signaling); 5. The Negotiator (a metaphorical 'weapon'—advanced social persuasion tools used to avoid combat).
Tides of Tomorrow Specific Game Elements
Tides of Tomorrow Weapons
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Delta Shockwave (Ability/Tech)
Emits an energy pulse to disable electronic devices and repel groups of enemies.
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Harpoon Launcher (Ranged)
Standard survival tool used for defense against aquatic threats and Marauders.
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Scrap-Cannon (Heavy)
A makeshift weapon firing compressed blocks of plastic waste.
Tides of Tomorrow Vehicles
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Delta Agent Boat (High-Speed Boat)
Advanced tech-vessel with superior speed and unique visual effects.
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Standard Sloop (Boat)
The player's customizable primary vessel for navigating Elynd.
Tides of Tomorrow Animals / Creatures
- pets
Gull-Bots (Mechanical/Avian)
Role: Surveillance for the Marauders
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Plastified Whales (Cetacean)
Role: Atmospheric/Lore (Victims of Plastemia)
Tides of Tomorrow Characters
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Efod - Antagonist/Ally (Neutral)
Nahe's brother and a scientist obsessed with ancient Delta technology, often compromising ethics for knowledge.
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Nahe - Guide (Ally)
Heiress of the Mystics; oversees the Online Story-Link system and bridges the player to the community.
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Obin - Faction Leader (Antagonist)
The ruthless leader of the Marauders who controls the medicine trade in Marketland.
Top 3 Characters:
(The guide and heiress to the Mystics); 2. Efod (The morally compromised scientist obsessed with Delta tech); 3. Kass (The fugitive Marauder seeking redemption).
Tides of Tomorrow Missions / Objectives
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Curing Nia (Exploration)
Objective: Locate rare biological samples to stop the early stages of Plastemia.
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Marketland Infiltration (Stealth/Combat)
Objective: Retrieve medicine from Obin's warehouse through stealth or force.
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The Great Race (Racing)
Objective: Beat the previous player's time in the Pleasureland boat race.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
Marketland Heist (stealing medicine from Obin); 2. The Pleasureland Race (beating a predecessor's ghost); 3. The Maelstrom Descent (the climactic spiritual journey at the center of the world).
Tides of Tomorrow Companions / Summons
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Player Echoes (Digital Ghost)
Ability: Navigational guidance and replay of previous player choices.
Tides of Tomorrow Collectibles
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Delta Fragments
Location/Use: Scattered across sunken ruins and Delta labs.
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Echo Logs
Location/Use: Found at key narrative decision points.
Top 3 Collectibles:
Technology Fragments (lore and upgrades); 2. Memento Echoes (narrative recordings of past inhabitants); 3. Rare Plastic Salvage (used for high-end boat customization).
Tides of Tomorrow Armor
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Delta Agent Suit
Focus/Stats: Enhanced thermal regulation and improved durability (Pre-order bonus).
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Tidewalker Suit
Focus/Stats: High Plastemia resistance; standard mobility.
Tides of Tomorrow Clothing / Appearance
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Mystic Robes
Details: Glow-in-the-dark 'oil-slick' patterns.
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Reclaimer Rags
Details: Vibrant colors, patchwork plastic textures.
Tides of Tomorrow Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The game features a 'Asynchronous Multiplayer' framework called Online Story-Link. This is not a real-time co-op mode but a shared narrative experience. Players can compete against 'ghost' data in boat races, leave resource caches for others, and influence the global death rate from Plastemia based on whether they choose to hoard or share medicine.
- labelUser Interface
The UI is designed to be diegetic and minimal, emphasizing the impressionistic art style. The 'Trait Menu' provides a high-level overview of the player's moral axis and its impact on the current world state. HUD elements for boat navigation and Plastemia infection levels are integrated into the Tidewalker's suit and vessel dashboard.
- labelSound and Music
The soundtrack features a 'deeply melancholy' yet 'dramatically beautiful' score that evolves based on the player’s surroundings and moral traits. The soundscape utilizes shimmering, ethereal cues for the Tides of Time ability. Voice acting is provided in English, with full interface and subtitle support for 11 global languages.
- labelGraphics and Visuals
Developed in Unreal Engine 5, the game uses a unique 'plasticpunk' aesthetic inspired by the impressionistic comic art of Thomas von Kummant. It features vibrant, high-contrast colors (oil-slick iridescence) to represent pollution and Story-Link connections, standing in stark contrast to the typical grit of post-apocalyptic games. On PS5 and Series X, it targets 4K at 60fps with DualSense haptic support on PlayStation.
- labelAccessibility Features
The game includes robust subtitle customization, colorblind modes specifically designed for the high-contrast 'plasticpunk' palette, remappable controls, and an 'Onboarding' system refined during the beta to assist players in understanding the complex Story-Link mechanics. Navigational echoes act as a built-in guide for players who struggle with spatial puzzles.
- labelStory and Setting
The game is set on the maritime world of Elynd following the 'Great Flood.' The setting is characterized by its 'plasticpunk' aesthetic, where floating cities and technology are built from non-biodegradable waste. The primary conflict involves finding a cure for 'Plastemia,' a microplastic disease, while navigating the ideologies of competing factions like the Marauders, Reclaimers, and Mystics. The narrative is communal, meaning the 'past' of your world is literally the 'playthrough' of a previous user, creating a cycle of inherited ecological consequence.
- labelTop 3 Mounts/Companions
- 1. The Delta Agent Boat (High-speed pre-order vessel); 2. The Tidewalker Echoes (Ghostly remnants of previous players that act as navigational companions); 3. Customized Sloop (The player's primary, upgradeable hub and transportation).
Tides of Tomorrow Frequently Asked Questions
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help_outline Can I play Tides of Tomorrow completely offline?While the game is single-player, it requires an active internet connection to access the Online Story-Link system, which is the core of the experience. However, developers have stated solo-focused options are available for those who prefer to follow dev-created seeds.
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help_outline What happens if I am the 'very first' player?The development team and partnered streamers have already generated initial 'seeds,' ensuring that Day One players have a populated world to inherit.
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help_outline What is 'Plastemia'?It is a fictional disease in the game caused by microplastic pollution that 'plastifies' living organisms; the player's goal is often to find a cure or manage its impact.
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help_outline How does the Trait System prevent griefing?The system labels players based on their behavior (e.g., 'Troublemaker' or 'Restorer'). You can see these traits before selecting a seed, allowing you to choose whether you want to deal with a chaotic or helpful world state.
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help_outline Is there a VR mode?As of April 2026, no VR mode has been officially announced, though there is significant community demand for PSVR2 support.