Kristala
Kristala is a dark fantasy ARPG featuring Sekiro-inspired combat, acrobatic parkour, and exploration to uncover a detailed story. Embark on a journey to join ranks with Ailur’s most elite warriors as you…
Kristala is an adventure developed by Astral Clocktower Studios, released 23 April 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Kristala is
Kristala is an adventure game developed by Astral Clocktower Studios and released in 2026. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unreal Engine 5.
The premise, in the publisher's words
A fledgling Anagativa warrior from one of six clans is called by the ancient, sacred Kristals to prove her worth. Beneath the spectral moonlight of Ailur—across desolate swamplands, overgrown forests, twisting caverns, and crumbling ruins long forgotten by time—a wicked sickness stirs. Are these mutated monstrosities all just part of the test...or could it be there’s something much more sinister at play? Kristala seamlessly fuses fast, ferocious combat with smart storytelling and rich, robust RPG mechanics. Uncover and upgrade a multitude of weapons, spells, and additional items as you explore a wild, wonder-filled world shrouded in both mystery and magic. Come, dear traveler...transport…
How it plays
It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
Kristala launched on 23 April 2026, within three weeks of Pragmata, Replaced, Directive 8020 and Saros. It arrived 6 years into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.
Released around the same time: Pragmata, Replaced, Directive 8020, Saros.
Official trailer
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