Tides of Annihilation looks like Elden Ring if it was based on Arthurian legend and set in modern-day London

Tides of Annihilation | Official Announcement Trailer - YouTube

Have you ever thought to yourself, what if Elden Ring was based on Arthurian legend, but also dragged into a modern world that's being consumed by supernatural forces? Maybe not, but Eclipse Glow Games has, and the result was revealed during today's State of Play showcase as Tides of Annihilation, a "singleplayer, narrative-driven" game set in a deeply warped version of the great city of London.

Gwendolyn (that's you) is the only survivor of the "Outworld invasion" that's wreaked havoc on London, but she's not alone: She possesses the ability to summon and command the spirits of the Knights of the Round Table. This is good news for Gwen, because it's not pretty out there. The city is not a friendly place, and alongside the hordes of conventional enemies there are more than 30 bosses to be dealt with along the way, each based on Knights of the Round Table lore. The ultimate goal: Discover the truth behind Gwendolyn's origin and powers, defeat the "demi-gods of Avalon," save her family, and "determine the fate of two worlds."

"Debuting Tides of Annihilation at Sony State of Play is an incredible, humbling accomplishment for the Eclipse Glow development team," lead producer Kun Fu said.

"It’s also just the beginning. We’ve created a world that reimagines Arthurian Legend where themes of courage, loyalty, and heroism intertwine with an epic story set in a strange-yet-familiar setting that will test the mettle of true gamers and push the genre forward."

I'm not much of a soulsliker so specific comparisons are tricky, but aesthetically I get a real Elden Ring vibe from parts of the trailer. I'm pretty sure this guy kicked my ass more than twice in the Lands Between:

Tides of Annihilation screenshot - huge dude with a huge axe on a huge horse — (Image credit: Eclipse Glow Games)

I mean, come on, that's the guy, right? That's the guy!

Elden Ring screenshot - Tree sentinel — (Image credit: FromSoftware)

(To be clear, the first guy is from Tides of Annihilation; the guy below is an Elden Ring tree sentinel. So no, it's not really the guy, but they are, uh, similar.)

That aside, the mashup of contemporary and legendary settings and the promise of exploring "iconic landmarks" in a "broken modern London" is intriguing. If the game's "dual-knight fighting system" gets the combat right, Tides of Annihilation could be very good indeed.

Here are some more screens:

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Tides of Annihilation screenshot — (Image credit: Eclipse Glow Games)

A release date for Tides of Annihilation hasn't been announced. For now, you can find out more on Steam.

Andy has been gaming on PCs from the very beginning, starting as a youngster with text adventures and primitive action games on a cassette-based TRS80. From there he graduated to the glory days of Sierra Online adventures and Microprose sims, ran a local BBS, learned how to build PCs, and developed a longstanding love of RPGs, immersive sims, and shooters. He began writing videogame news in 2007 for The Escapist and somehow managed to avoid getting fired until 2014, when he joined the storied ranks of PC Gamer. He covers all aspects of the industry, from new game announcements and patch notes to legal disputes, Twitch beefs, esports, and Henry Cavill. Lots of Henry Cavill.