The Relic: First Guardian will launch on PC and PlayStation 5 on July 31, 2026 [1].
The announcement marks a critical milestone for the dark-fantasy action RPG as the developers finalize the rollout across current-generation hardware and upcoming platforms. This schedule clarifies the availability of the title following previous uncertainty regarding its launch window.
Publisher Perp Games and developer Project Cloud Games released an official trailer to announce the specific dates [2]. The title will be available on PC via Steam and on the PlayStation 5 console starting July 31, 2026 [1].
Versions for the Xbox Series X/S and the Nintendo Switch 2 are scheduled to arrive later in the summer of 2026 [1]. This staggered release ensures the game reaches a wide audience across different ecosystems within a single season.
The July date follows a previous delay. The game was originally planned for release on May 26, 2026 [3]. While earlier reports from April indicated the game was delayed to a general summer window without a specific day, the new trailer provides the definitive timeline for the initial launch platforms [1].
The game is set in the fantasy world of Arsiltus, where players engage in action-RPG combat. The developers used the trailer to promote the atmosphere and mechanics of the world as they prepare for the July 31 release [2].
“The Relic: First Guardian will launch on PC and PlayStation 5 on July 31, 2026”
The decision to launch on PC and PS5 first, followed by Xbox and Switch 2, suggests a tiered optimization strategy. By targeting the Nintendo Switch 2 specifically, the publishers are positioning the title to capitalize on the next generation of handheld gaming, while the delay from May indicates a priority on polishing the experience to avoid a fragmented launch.
