Lucid is an adventure developed by The Matte Black Studio, released 30 September 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
What Lucid is
Lucid is an adventure game developed by The Matte Black Studio and released in 2026. It was published by Apogee Entertainment. It is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity.
The premise, in the publisher's words
After the Great Fall and the destruction of the Lucid Giant, the world of Aedyn has succumbed to corruption. Only the dwindling Sentinels are left to guard a fragile balance. As Oenn, you will explore this shattered world and fulfill a solemn promise. Ascend the frigid Onyx Ridge, traverse the claustrophobic Crystal Caverns, or descend into the dark from the gloom of Welltown. Meet an eclectic cast of characters, friend and foe alike, each with their own stories and quests. Combat a vast array of enemies and challenging bosses. Explore detailed levels and dungeons full of secrets and collectables to entice you off the beaten path. Discover your own legend, and see the world through lucid…
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What you need to run it
The minimum specification calls for Intel Core 2 Duo E5200, 4 GB RAM and GeForce 9800GTX+(1GB). At 4GB of RAM, it will run on essentially any working PC — that is below what a budget laptop ships with today. Install size is roughly 9GB. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.
What it launched against
Lucid launched on 30 September 2026, within three weeks of Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall and Valheim. 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: Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Valheim.
Official trailer
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Screenshots
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Quick answers
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