Soulslike games are perhaps more popular now than they have ever been before, largely thanks to theincredible success of FromSoftware’sElden Ring. Fans of the genre who have had their fill ofElden Ringand are hungry for new experiences should keep their eye onThymesia, which finally has a solid release date.
Thymesiawas first revealed last year with a stylish trailerthat immediately brought to mind games likeBloodborneandDark Souls. It features a similar setup as other Soulslike games, with players exploring a bleak world full of dangerous hazards as they engage in intense, challenging combat. However, one key difference separatingThymesiafrom other Soulslike games is that it will be next-gen only, coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X, but leaving the older consoles behind entirely.
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On one hand, this may disappoint those on PS4 and Xbox One who want another Soulslike to play, but on the other hand, it will allowThymesiato better take advantage of the new consoles' hardware. PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X gamers who are excited to see if the games live up to the hype should mark August 9 on their calendars, as that’s when it will finally release to the masses.
Those who can’t wait forThymesia’s August 9 release date to roll around should note that they currently have the opportunity to play the game ahead of time. From now until May 9, PC gamers on Steam can check out alimited-timeThymesiademo. TheThymesiademo has controller support as well, so even those who plan on playing it on consoles come August 9 can feel free to check it out and still get a pretty good idea of how it will play on their platform of choice.
In the meantime, theThymesiarelease date announcement was accompanied by a new trailer that focuses heavily on showcasing the game’s Soulslike combat. Anyone viewing the trailer should instantly understand whyThymesiahas been so heavily compared toBloodborne, and it will be interesting to see if the game manages to live up to the high bar set by the FromSoftware classic.
The trailer ends with a look at what is presumably one ofThymesia’s bosses, a massive bat-like creature with hollow eyes and red spikes sticking out of its back. Similar toother Soulslike games, it seemsThymesiais going to have an impressive roster of bosses for players to take down, though fans will have to wait until launch to see all the horrific beasts it’s bringing to the table.
Thymesialaunches August 9 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
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