Thunder Lotus Games appeared at the Xbox Games Showcase today with a surprise game announcement. That may be a familiar name for indie game enjoyers, as it's the studio behind titles like Jotun, Sundered, Spiritfarer, and most recently, 33 Immortals. Now, the company is developing another narrative-focused action game titled At Fate’s End, but with a twist. The debut trailer is above.
The title focuses on Shan, a divine-sword-wielding princess that has to confront her estranged siblings in "intense, emotionally charged duels." It's not all about sword fighting, as the studio says that the grand battles against family members will be won through dialogue, psychological insight, and hard-won knowledge of shared history.
“With At Fate’s End, we’re taking everything we learned from Spiritfarer — that rich emotional core, that interplay of mechanics and narrative — and pushing it into thrilling new territory,” said Nicolas Guérin, Creative Director at Thunder Lotus. “This is a more intense, more action-driven game, but no less intimate. It’s about how families break apart — and how they might come back together.”
Here are the key features listed by the developer:
- Dual Combat System: Master a blend of fast-paced and tactical swordfighting and clever, choice-driven dialogue battles.
- Narrative Skill Tree: Grow your abilities through your familial connections and learn to weaponize your knowledge.
- Emotional Encounters: Every duel is a pivotal emotional climax, shaping both the story and your relationships.
- Multiple Endings: Your choices forge your family’s future — or doom it.
- Stunning World to Explore: Discover a fantastical realm, beautifully crafted with Thunder Lotus’ signature art style.
At Fate's End is coming out sometime in 2026 for PC (Steam, Microsoft Store, and Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. It will also be a day-one Xbox Game Pass release.
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