Developer Gilligames has announced its Celtic mythology-inspired CRPG Shrouded Aspect and penciled in a 2025 release for PC via Steam.
In Shrouded Aspect, not only does a deadly plague ravage the land, consuming entire villages, but rumors abound that the long-forgotten old gods, including Despater, the God of Death, have awakened from slumber. Players will join Betha, a mysterious girl with a powerful secret, and the survivors of Tadec on a desperate quest to uncover the truth and destroy the source of the blight.
You’ll be able to traverse a rich medieval fantasy world across 32 branching scenarios and confront the evil that schemes in the shadows. Your choices – who you choose to ally with, who you leave behind, and what you’re willing to sacrifice – will shape the world’s fate.
Here are some of Shrouded Aspect’s key features according to the developers, and a first look at the game in a trailer
Shrouded Aspect Trailer & Key Features
Tactical turn-based combat: Every encounter is a deadly game of survival. Maneuver your team, choose your actions wisely, and outwit your enemies using terrain, timing, and tactical insight.
Classic party-level strategy: Form your team from a diverse array of warriors, each with their own unique skills, strengths, and stories.
A rich, driving story: An epic narrative inspired by Celtic mythology and medieval folklore. Rich world-building, character-driven storytelling, and branching paths that reflect your decisions ensure each playthrough feels fresh.
Dynamic character progression: Earn new skills and equipment with each battle and turn your greenhorn fledglings into a party of seasoned adventurers.
Choices and consequences: Each battle brings the risk of character permadeath. When a party member dies, how will you forge ahead?
Visceral multiplayer battles: Design your own party, test your skills, and join your friends in intense skirmishes.
An immersive, replayable campaign: With branching choices, region-specific recruits, and difficult decisions ahead, no two journeys are ever the same.
Shrouded Aspect really does look like a proper throwback CRPG, and the Celtic mythology angle is very intriguing. I’ll be keeping an eye out for that release date.
