THE RELIC FIRST GUARDIAN Exclusive Preview Demo | New 2026 Pure Dark Souls OPEN WORLD RPG

Check out the new exclusive preview look from the upcoming The Relic First Guardian running in Unreal Engine 5. We captured this work in progress gameplay footage in RTX 5090 and 4K monitor (no commentary), with exclusive access provided by Perp Games. The Relic First Guardian is an upcoming dark fantasy open world action RPG and souls-like game. If you enjoy the immersive power fantasy of Elden Ring and the intense combat of Sekiro and Dark Souls, you will likely find this upcoming game to be the perfect middle ground because it blends a tragic, atmospheric sandbox world with deep tactical combat. ⚠️ Footage recorded by ENFANT TERRIBLE. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this video is strictly prohibited. 00:00 Open World Gameplay 26:30 Branko the Bloodstained Shield Boss Fight 41:55 Entom the Starved Boss Fight 57:43 Erdian the Broken Vow Boss Fight 📝 SUMMARY This exclusive Unreal Engine 5 preview showcases early gameplay of the upcoming dark fantasy action RPG, The Relic. The game blends a tragic open world with tactical, souls-like combat that will appeal to fans of Elden Ring and Dark Souls. ✒️ DESCRIPTION The Relic: First Guardian is an upcoming dark fantasy action RPG deeply rooted in Asian mythology and folklore. Set in the once-peaceful land of Arsiltus, players step into the shoes of the First Guardian to fight against a devastating blight. The narrative explores themes of love, tragedy, and untraditional heroism as players journey to weave the world back together and restore peace once and for all. 💥 GAMEPLAY FEATURES Stamina-Based Tactical Combat: The game features a unique combat system where stamina is reserved strictly for defense and dodging, meaning attacks do not deplete your resources. Skills operate entirely on cooldowns, allowing players to maintain a fluid, aggressive combat rhythm. Deep Build Customization: Players can choose from 5 distinct weapon types (including blades, battle axes, and staves) and explore 12 exclusive skill trees. Weapons can be imbued with magical abilities to allow players to blend skills and form their own completely unique class. Relic Progression System: Moving away from traditional character levels, character growth relies on collecting memories called Relics. There are over 70 unique Relics to find, each granting distinct passive effects that alter combat tempo, reshape skill behaviors, and enhance specific weapon styles. Formidable Brutal Bosses: Prepare to test your skills against over 70 tough boss encounters known as "brutals," requiring players to perfectly master their chosen playstyle and weapons to survive. ✅ RELEASE DATE AND PLATFORMS The Relic: First Guardian launches for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on July 31, 2026. The Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 versions will follow later in the summer of 2026. 🕹️ SUPPORT THE DEVELOPERS Wishlist/Buy on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/28... 📩 FOR DEVELOPERS Want your game featured? Reach out to us via the "About" section of our channel. We do gameplay previews and compilations every day! #unrealengine5 #newgames2026 #rtx5090