Next-gen Soulslike title Thymesia has finally confirmed a release date along with a new battle-focused trailer.
Soulslike games are probably more popular than ever, thanks in large part to the incredible success of FromSoftware’s Elden Ring. Fans of the genre who have loved Elden Ring and crave a new experience should keep an eye out for Thymesia, which finally has an official release date.
Thymesia was first revealed last year with a stylish trailer immediately reminiscent of titles like Bloodborne and Dark Souls. The game has similar mechanics to other Soulslike games, with players exploring a bleak world full of dangers as they engage in fierce, challenging combat. However, one key difference that separates Thymesia from other Soulslike games is that it will only release on next-gen consoles, coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X, but not on older consoles. .
On the one hand, this may disappoint those on PS4 and Xbox One who want another Soulslike product to play with, but on the other hand, it will allow Thymesia to make better use of the hardware of the new consoles. . PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X gamers who are excited to see if the game lives up to expectations should mark August 9 on their calendars, as that’s when the title will finally release. .
Those who can’t wait for Thymesia’s August 9 release date should note that they currently have a chance to play the game ahead of time. From now until May 9, PC gamers on Steam can check out the Thymesia demo for a limited time. Thymesia’s demo also has controller support, so even those planning to play it on consoles through August 9 can enjoy.
Meanwhile, the announcement of Thymesia’s release date was accompanied by a new trailer that focused heavily on showcasing the game’s Soulslike fighting style. Anyone watching the trailer will immediately understand why Thymesia has been compared so much to Bloodborne, and it will be interesting to see if the game lives up to the high standards of FromSoftware’s classic titles. .
The trailer ends with an alleged look at one of Thymesia’s Bosses, a giant bat-like creature with hollow eyes with red spikes protruding from its back. Similar to other Soulslike games, it looks like Thymesia will feature an impressive array of bosses for players to destroy, though fans will have to wait until launch to see all of the gruesome monsters. that the game offers.
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