PS5 Newly Announced RPG Is An Elden Ring Alternative Based On Chinese Mythology

Coming as the next instalment in one of the most underrated RPG series ever, this new PlayStation 5 title is quickly carving out a huge reputation after its gameplay trailer dropped, leaving fans stunned.

The RPG genre is absolutely blessed at the moment, with deep, convoluted, and emotion-wrangling stories cropping up every week or two that intend to capitalise on the hype train that was reinvigorated by Elden Ring.

With an influx of Chinese developers pouring huge resources and time into Unreal Engine 5, one title in particular is making moves with wild combat sequences and a stunning primordial age setting.

Swords of Legends, the fourth instalment of the successful Eastern series 'Gujian', aired at Summer Game Fest, and it's left us all lighting lanterns, praying for a quick release.

The Chinese RPG That Stole The Show At Summer Game Festival

If you're already worried about how to split your next 12 months of gaming time between Grand Theft Auto VI, Fable, The Witcher 4, Persona 6, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Clockwork Revolution, Crimson Desert, Gothic, and countless other new sword-slashing titles, well, I have bad news for you.

Showcased on June 6 at Summer Game Fest and highlighted by PlayStation, Swords of Legends looks to be a must-play title that deserves time in your calendar.

In a world where mortals, gods, and wandering souls walk the same earth, the stunning visual game portrays the weirdest and most wonderful tales of Chinese literature and folklore, combined with Souls-like combat.

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First announced last year at Gamescom, comparisons to Ghost of Yotei and Black Myth Wukong were immediately drawn.

But the gameplay trailer adds levels to this game.

"A big fan of wuxia games here. This one looks so awesome. Love the setting and boss design. Can't wait to play it," one person wrote on YouTube.

A second added, "Okay I have seen enough you now have my attention welcome to my wishlist."

Specifically, the combat excels in Swords of Legends, with the Chinese martial arts influences clear, flipping, pirouetting, and dodging into attacks and summoning ancient defensive spells to block boss attacks.

And that's all before the visuals have your eyes dancing around the screen in utter awe.

There is something to say that Swords of Legends does fall into the trap of looking akin to other Eastern games on the way, but, to me, the quality of such games is so good that they all deserve to be highlighted.

"Instant Where Wind Meets vibes," a third fan said.

Currently, there is no release date for Sword of Legends, and it will likely be moved deep into 2027 if it's near completion, but you can already add it to your Wishlist on Steam.

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