The wait is over — your destiny expands! Developer Project Cloud Games and publisher Perp Games are proud to announce that The Relic: First Guardian has landed on Xbox Series X|S, following its successful launch on PlayStation 5 and PC back on July 31st. And this isn’t just a port — it arrives with a host of improvements shaped by player feedback.
Step into the dark fantasy realm of Arsilthus as the heroic First Guardian — and save a world consumed by corruption and void.
What Is The Relic: First Guardian?
Once a prosperous kingdom, Arsilthus fell into ruin when the sacred Great Relic was shattered, tearing open a void that swallowed the land. You are the last hope: the First Guardian, tasked with recovering the relic’s scattered fragments, closing the rift, and restoring light to a dying world.
- Soulslike action-RPG combat — challenging, weighty, and deeply rewarding
- Vast interconnected world — explore fallen kingdoms, cursed forests, and ash-choked ruins
- Grow your Guardian — unlock skills, customise your build, and forge your playstyle
- Rich, mysterious lore — uncover the secrets of Arsilthus as you fight to save it
- Meaningful progression — every fragment recovered reshapes the world around you
Xbox Edition — Better Than Ever
Since the initial PS5/PC launch, the team has rolled out continuous updates — and the Xbox version launches with all those improvements built right in:
| Improvement | Details |
|---|---|
| Movement & Combat — Smoother, more responsive controls and animations | |
| Visuals — Enhanced shadows, draw distance, and detail levels across all modes | |
| Performance — Optimised frame rates and stability on both Xbox Series X and S | |
| Bug Fixes & Polish — General quality-of-life and balance tweaks | |
| Xbox Extras — Quick Resume support + Xbox Play Anywhere (share progress between console and PC) | |
| Bonus Content — Includes The Night of the Unextinguished Flame expansion at no extra cost |
Platform & Pricing
| Platform | Release | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | 31 July 2026 | £29.99 |
| PC (Steam) | 31 July 2026 | £29.99 |
| Xbox Series X|S | 25 September 2026 — OUT NOW | £29.99 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 9 October 2026 | £29.99 |
The price dropped permanently to £29.99 across all platforms from 26 August — no special sale, just the new standard.
Your Quest Begins
“The Relic is broken. The void is spreading. You are the First Guardian — and you are not too late.”
Every fragment you recover brings Arsilthus closer to restoration — but every step draws you deeper into the mystery of why the Relic fell in the first place. The darkness hides more than monsters…
Ready to Defend Arsilthus?
Grab The Relic: First Guardian today on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, or Steam. The journey awaits — and the world needs you.
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