New details for first new IP for the PS5, developed by indie studio Counterplay Games. Counterplay described Godfall as a third-person fantasy RPG "looter-slasher," with emphasis on melee combat. The game can be played solo or in groups up to three players. Along with the PlayStation 5, Godfall was also confirmed for PC, possibly as an Epic Games Store exclusive.

Comparisons to Destiny and Dark Souls were instantly made following its reveal at The Game Awards. Destiny, the new franchise from Elden Ring releases.

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Via Borderlands. The game's bosses, a cornerstone of Dark Souls and its subsequent successors, have been designed to counter attacks from multiple enemies, which also sounds similar to the titular beasts of Monster Hunter that require teamwork and co-operation to bring down. Details about Godfall's next-gen graphics were also revealed, boasting ray-tracing and diminished loading times, as well as 3D audio to round out the immersive experience.

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Godfall has been confirmed as a "launch window" release for the PlayStation 5 and PC, expected to be later this year. Since the announcement trailer, a few cosmic horror shooter Quantum Error.

Concerns over the current reduce install sizes, so Godfall's claims of a giant fantasy world rendered in seconds have some credence to them.

With so many questions still left unanswered regarding the PS5, from release date to look to price--although pre-order points to it being cheaper than expected--eager fans will cherish a peek at what a next-gen game looks like, albeit one from a smaller studio with no proven track record. A combination of Destiny's addicting loot hunt with the renowned combat and boss battles of Dark Souls, all presented in a new high fantasy world to explore, should add up to make Godfall an enticing launch-day release whenever the PS5 finally hits stores.

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