Tides of Annihilation Announces First Hands-on In Summer and Shares New 'Behind the Scenes' Trailer

Tides of Annihilation Key Art

Eclipse Glow Games has released a new behind-the-scenes video for their upcoming title Tides of Annihilation; additionally the developer has announced a hands-on event will also be taking place this Summer.

The new video showcases the technical progress the studio has made so far, and introduces a technical collaboration between the studio and Unreal Engine and NVIDIA. 

As stated by the developers: 

"These collaborations are focused on optimizing gameplay performance both in-engine and at driver-level but also to raise the bar for visual fidelity. The studio aims to take advantage of the latest hardware available for graphics, whilst pursuing a smooth experience across different hardware configurations." 

You can watch it in full below. 

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In the behind-the-scenes development video, Producer of Tides of Annihilation Kun Fu, Lead Technical Artist of Tides of Annihilation, Kai Yuan, and Technical Director of Unreal Engine China Wei Liu, dove into the technical aspects including CPU and GPU optimization, fine-tuning animation, implementation of upscaling and path tracing, and the creation of a new Nanite-based hierarchical setup for the game’s giant knights.

Tides of Annihilation is currently being developed for PC for both Steam and Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlaystationⓇ 5. Players can wishlist the game across these platforms, stay tuned about the upcoming hands-on events by following the game on X, and visit the official page for more information.

Behind the Scenes:

Tides of Annihilation Overview

Synopsis

When London suddenly comes under siege by an Outworld invasion, the only survivor, Gwendolyn, discovers a mysterious power to command the legendary Knights of the Round Table. Driven by vengeance and a desire to save her sister, she embarks on a journey to defeat the demi-gods of the outworld. When the fate of two worlds is in her hands, what will she choose?


Outline

As Gwendolyn, players are immersed in a thrilling adventure, battling enemy hordes alongside spectral knights in a twisted version of modern London and the fantasy realm of Avalon. Only by defeating the demi-gods of Avalon will players save both Gwendolyn's family and the world.

Featuring a narrative inspired by Arthurian legend, Tides of Annihilation is derived from classic action games, with distinct features such as a unique dual-knight fighting system and immense levels in the form of gigantic knights roaming the city of London.


Unleash the Power of Spectral Knights
Wield the power of dual forces of 10+ spectral knights, and customize your fighting style to unleash devastating combos.


Modern London meets Medieval Fantasy
Explore iconic landmarks of a broken modern London altered by an otherworldly invasion.

Interact With Colossal Knights Roaming the City
As players explore London, they'll encounter massive mobile knights roaming the
environment. More than set pieces, these are dynamic, interconnected vertical challenges
players will explore, interact with and eventually eventually fight against them.

Exhilarating, Frenetic Boss Battles
Face off against 30+ bosses, each based on Knights of Round Table lore, each featuring their own distinct abilities. Utilize a variety of tactics to defeat them and adapt to a flow of challenging, unique fights.


Unlock the Secrets of your Legendary Power
Embark on a journey of revenge and reunion in an Outworld shrouded by the mysterious Gray Fog. Discover the truth behind Gwendolyn's origin and her power to determine the fate of two worlds.

About Eclipse Glow Games:

Eclipse Glow Games, a Tencent-invested developer of AAA PC and next generation console titles for a global audience, is located in Chengdu, Sichuan. The studio is currently developing Tides of Annihilation, an action-adventure title for PC and console based on Arthurian mythology. The Eclipse Glow team is composed of over 100 developers with previous experience creating games for storied franchises, including Yakuza, For Honor, Assassin’s Creed, Persona, and Prince of Persia.

Gallery:

Tides of Annihilation 2-12-2025


Announcement Trailer:


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