The Relic: First Guardian delayed to Summer 2026

Publisher Perp Games and developer Project Cloud Games have announced that The Relic: First Guardian has been delayed to Summer 2026. The action RPG inspired by Korean folklore & myths was originally set to release on May 26 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). The game is also set to release for Nintendo Switch 2.

The development team cites 'more time to polish their world' as the reason for the delay.

The announcement from Perp Games can be found below, alongside the most recent trailer, titled 'The Heavenly Maiden Trailer'.

Publisher Perp Games today announces that the launch of The Relic: First Guardian is being moved from May 26th, 2026, to later this summer across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Rob Edwards, CEO of Perp Games comments: “The Relic: First Guardian is the first game made by the talented Project Cloud Games studio. It’s a highly ambitious title that has seen years of hard work poured into it. Given this, the team want to take just a little more time to polish their world and hence announce that we are pushing back the release date from May 26th to the summer of 2026.

Perp Games and Project Cloud appreciate your patience as we use this extra time to get every detail right and deliver an experience that meets the high standards of the community. We are excited to show you The Relic: First Guardian when it’s ready, which won’t be long now.”

The upcoming dark fantasy ARPG by Project Cloud Games places you into a world where your mission is to restore fading memories and piece stories back together across a corrupted land. With an emphasis on a reimagined melee-focused combat system to prioritize player rhythm, moving away from traditional level grinding, the focus shifts towards a deeply personal, narrative-driven experience.

In a vast semi-open world inspired in Asian folklore, over 70 bosses stand between you and peace. As you uncover dozens of personal tales, you will weave together the shattered remains of Arsiltus; forging your own path and mastering a playstyle as unique as your journey.

Perp Games will share more updates soon.