Question 1

What is The Relic: First Guardian?

Accepted Answer

The Relic: First Guardian is a Korean dark-fantasy soulslike action RPG developed by Project Cloud Games and published by Perp Games. Set in the ruined world of Arsilthus, you play as the last Guardian tasked with recovering shattered relic fragments and sealing the encroaching Void. It released July 31, 2026 on PC (Steam) and PS5 for around $49.99 (regional pricing varies).

Question 2

Is it a single-player or multiplayer game?

Accepted Answer

The Relic: First Guardian is a pure single-player experience. There is no co-op or multiplayer mode — it is a traditional solo soulslike focused on mastering combat, exploring the semi-open world, and defeating the 70-80 "Brutal" bosses.

Question 3

What platforms is it on?

Accepted Answer

It released July 31, 2026 on PC (Steam) and PlayStation 5. Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 versions are planned for later in summer 2026.

Question 4

How many weapons are there?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 weapon families: Sword & Shield (defensive), Longsword (balanced), Dagger / dual blades (fast), Two-Handed (heavy damage), and Battle Staff (skill-based). There are 12 skill trees total — two per weapon family — for deep build customization.

Question 5

How does leveling work?

Accepted Answer

There is no traditional XP or leveling system. Character growth comes entirely from collecting memory fragments (runes) — 70+ unique passive effects that modify skills, combat behavior, and weapon performance. Finding runes throughout the world is how you grow stronger.

Question 6

How does stamina work?

Accepted Answer

Attacks cost zero stamina — stamina is reserved exclusively for dodging and blocking. Skills use cooldown timers rather than mana or resource pools. This system encourages aggressive, fast-paced combat while keeping defensive options available.

Question 7

How many bosses are there?

Accepted Answer

The Relic: First Guardian features 70-80 "Brutal" bosses, each with a tragic backstory, and most are optional. Bosses are former humans transformed into monsters through starvation, curses, and the Void blight. Each boss encounter has unique attack patterns and requires different strategies.

Question 8

What is the artifact system?

Accepted Answer

Every weapon and armor piece in the game is a one-of-a-kind artifact with its own history — there are no random loot drops and no duplicates. Some powerful pieces carry Drawbacks that trade one stat for power. Specific artifact categories are unconfirmed.

Question 9

How long is the game?

Accepted Answer

No verified playtime data exists yet — the game released July 31, 2026, and guides quoting "30-40 hours" are unverified estimates. Given the 70-80 Brutal bosses and the full relic collection, a completionist run is expected to be long. New Game Plus is unconfirmed.

Question 10

Is there a demo?

Accepted Answer

A free demo was reported during pre-launch events such as Steam Next Fest. Check the Steam store page for current demo availability — demo contents are community-reported, not officially detailed.

Question 11

What are the PC system requirements?

Accepted Answer

System requirements are listed on the official Steam store page. Specific performance targets (such as 60 FPS claims) are unverified.

Question 12

Is there a difficulty setting?

Accepted Answer

No difficulty settings are confirmed. The Relic: First Guardian is designed as a challenging soulslike, and the real difficulty levers are in-game systems — exploration, relics, and adapting your build to each boss.

Question 13

Does the game have Korean folklore elements?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The game weaves Korean folklore throughout its world and quests. Traditional tales like "The Golden Axe, Silver Axe" and "The Fairy and the Woodcutter" are retold through environmental storytelling, NPC interactions, and boss backstories.

Question 14

Can you respec your character?

Accepted Answer

Since there are no traditional levels, respeccing means swapping your equipped runes and artifacts. The game encourages experimentation — you can change your build at any time by equipping different memory fragments and artifacts to suit different encounters.

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