Publisher Versus Evil and developer C2 Game Studio have announced Monolith: Requiem of the Ancients for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2024.
Here is an overview of the game, via Versus Evil:
About
Journey across Gliese, a mystical world under threat by dark forces in this vibrant, action RPG. Aided by a mysterious presence, embark on a dangerous adventure with the power of the Runic Swarm in your hands. Crush the minions of evil on your path to fulfill your destiny and become the planet’s savior.
Aided by a mysterious presence, embark on a dangerous adventure with the power of the Runic Swarm in your hands. Crush the minions of evil on your path to fulfill your destiny and become the planet’s savior.
Play as Astor—a young Diokek engaged in a fight for his world’s survival as he attempts to unearth the secrets of the past. Learn new abilities, gain magical powers, and collect legendary weapons on your quest to stop an unholy ritual.
Explore a Vibrant World
Traverse the mystical world of Gliese, searching its majestic landscapes, mysterious ruins, and ancient temples for the secrets left behind by an ancient civilization.
Shift into the spirit realm where echoes of the past linger, granting passage to inaccessible places, perhaps containing answers to save the future.
Define Your Combat Style
Arm yourself with powerful weapons and special abilities as you engage in intense, fast-paced battles.
- Switch between equipped weapons at any time–even mid-combo to deliver unyielding critical hits.
- Pummel your enemies with a combination of melee strikes, ranged attacks, air combos or summon powerful constructs. The choice is yours!
- Collect orbs to unlock new techniques, skills, and combos to grow stronger as you prepare for armies of relentless enemies and brutal bosses.
Wield the Runic Swarm
Harness the power of the Runic Swarm, an arcane energy used to materialize Monolithic Constructs as weapons or tools.
Summon companions, shields and decoys to gain the upper hand in combat, or unleash charged attacks to create devastating finishers, such as the Wall Crush and Runic Coffin!
An Enthralling Adventure Unfolds
Your journey will lead you down a path of discovery toward who you are and your true purpose. Uncover answers to solve the mysterious disappearance of the ancients thousands of years ago as your destiny unfolds in an epic tale of good and evil.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.