
Turn-based tactical RPG Critical Shift announced, set to release for consoles and PC later this year
Rhinotales has announced Critical Shift, a "turn-based tactical game with RPG elements and a profound dramatic story". It is set to release for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC (Steam) later this year.
An announcement trailer can be found below, alongside a description and screenshot set, via Rhinotales.
Developer Rhinotales Studio announced today Critical Shift, a turn-based tactical thriller with survival elements, where players must explore a secret research facility buried beneath the ice and uncover the dangers lurking within. Additionally, the team released an all-new trailer highlighting the exciting gameplay that awaits players when Critical Shift releases on PC via Steam, Xbox and PlayStation consoles later this year.
In Critical Shift, Players command a team of elite agents, equip them for the mission, and combine their unique abilities to adapt to ever-changing threats. Combat hinges on strategic positioning, weapon range, and dynamic tactics-requiring constant movement, gear adjustments, and attack-style shifts to survive. Penned by Guilty Three, the acclaimed writer behind the hit web novel Shadow Slave, Critical Shift delivers a chilling, immersive narrative filled with mystery, deadly foes, and unexpected twists.
Additionally, Rhinotales Studio released a new trailer highlighting the intense tactical combat, robust character and weapon customization and gripping story that awaits players when it launches on PC and consoles later this year.
Key Features
- Tactical Depth – Master combat where weapon range and positioning are critical to victory.
- No Luck, Just Strategy – Outsmart enemies through precise planning, agent swaps, and real-time tactical adjustments.
- Story-Driven Missions – Every operation unfolds a gripping chapter of the conspiracy.
- Handcrafted Challenges – Over 30 meticulously designed levels across diverse biomes, each hiding secrets and deadly threats.
- Manipulate the Enemy – Exploit rival factions, tricking them into fighting each other—or luring them into traps.
Critical Shift is coming to PC via Steam. Wishlist now to stay updated on the game’s development.