Vindictus: Defying Fate Is Coming to PS5 in 2027
Action RPG Vindictus: Defying Fate is coming to PS5 next year. Its four heroes, the Celtic-inspired world of Taranúil and planned multiplayer content.
Vindictus: Defying Fate, an action RPG set in a world inspired by Celtic mythology, is coming to PS5 next year. Lead director Dongseok Oh revealed the PS5 version on the PlayStation Blog on 12 November, and the game's PlayStation Store page is now live for wishlists. No release date or price has been announced.
Four heroes, four ways to fight
Each hero is built around a weapon first, and the team says choosing a different hero gives you an entirely different experience. You can stick with one or level several and switch depending on the situation.
- Lann relies on dodging rather than guarding: chain dodges to avoid attacks, then close in.
- Fiona blocks and counterattacks with her shield; a well-timed deflect lets her keep attacking without interruption.
- Delia builds up power for a devastating blow and can dodge by piercing through an enemy as she strikes.
- Karok absorbs the impact of incoming attacks and can enter a contest of strength with a powerful enemy.
Combat asks for precise timing: parry, block or dodge to create an opening, then answer with a heavy counterattack. You also craft your own weapons and customise your hero's outfits and appearance.
The world of Taranúil
A prophecy, "The gates of paradise shall open when one race eradicates the other", has kept Humans and Fomors at war in Taranúil. You play a new recruit of the Kalbram Mercenaries, working for the Rocheste Order, and uncover a plot behind the old conflict. Areas shown so far include the frontline farming village of Colhen, the Northern Ruins, the frozen Hoarfrost Hollow and Ainle, a city destroyed overnight.
Solo first, with multiplayer planned
The story is designed as a journey you take alone, but the developers say they are also preparing multiplayer content for facing bigger threats with other players.
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Also heading to PS5 in 2027: Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds, a tactical RPG out in May.
