Tides of Annihilation: Sony Unveils New Single-Player Action Game at State of Play 2025

During Sony’s State of Play 2025, a thrilling new game titled *Tides of Annihilation* was unveiled with an impressive debut trailer. Developed by the newly established studio, Eclipse Glow Games, this single-player, narrative-driven action-adventure game promises to merge "intense, breakneck combat, an immersive narrative, and an unforgettable setting." The game is set in a modern-day London, devastated by mystical, otherworldly forces. Players take on the role of Gwendolyn, navigating through London's iconic landmarks, summoning spectral Knights of the Round Table in battle, and facing off against enemies drawn from Arthurian lore, including colossal bosses that loom as large as skyscrapers.

Eclipse Glow Games, based in Chengdu, China, and backed by Tencent, comprises a team of over 100 developers with rich experience from renowned franchises such as Yakuza, For Honor, Assassin’s Creed, Persona, and Prince of Persia. Kun Fu, Lead Game Producer at Eclipse Glow Games, expressed immense pride in debuting *Tides of Annihilation* at Sony’s State of Play, calling it a "humbling accomplishment" for the team. He emphasized that the game's launch is just the beginning of a journey that reimagines the Arthurian legend, weaving themes of courage, loyalty, and heroism into an epic narrative set in a strangely familiar yet twisted setting, designed to challenge true gamers and push the boundaries of the genre.

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According to the official description, *Tides of Annihilation* is a narrative-driven game set in a cataclysmically altered version of modern London, where players control Gwendolyn, the last human survivor. The journey involves navigating through London's iconic settings, solving a mystery crucial to the fate of reality, and battling alongside summonable spectral knights against hordes of enemies and towering bosses. The game features vertical levels and giant knights that dominate the landscape.

*Tides of Annihilation* is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, though a specific release date has not yet been announced. For more updates on what's coming to PlayStation 5 in the future, be sure to check out IGN's coverage of everything announced at State of Play 2025.