Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds is preparing to leave Early Access, and it is bringing a new platform with it. Ocelot Technologies has announced that the tactical RPG will launch on PlayStation 5 in May 2027, at the same time as its 1.0 release on Steam.
Following what Ocelot Technologies describes as a “very positive” reception in Steam Early Access, the PS5 version will include all of the content updates from the PC version. That covers the Gladeheim Fighting Pits, the Arborea region and a batch of new skills. Mike, CEO at Ocelot Technologies, spoke about the studio’s long-held goal of bringing the game to consoles and the influence PlayStation’s JRPGs had on its development.
We’ve been very happy with how much our audience has embraced Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds throughout its Early Access era, but we’ve always dreamt of bringing it to consoles, where our love of the genre first began. PlayStation is the perfect place for Guild Saga, as we were massively inspired by the JRPGs that have long made PlayStation such a titan in the industry. Having it available on PS5 feels like a homecoming, so we can’t wait for PlayStation fans to set sail to the Respite Archipelago in May!
For those new to the game, Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds is a story-driven tactical RPG. Players control a recent recruit to the Heroes Guild who, along with their companions, washes up on the mysterious Respite Archipelago. The islands are home to dangerous creatures, suspicious alchemists, a busy town and plenty of secrets to uncover.
Rather than tying characters to a fixed class, the game lets players combine skills from different disciplines. There are more than 200 skills in total, covering damage, healing, changing the environment, repositioning, summoning creatures and altering the turn order. Combat is turn-based, with surface interactions and weather effects able to change how a battle plays out. As one example, a Geomancer can summon a mandrake, a Hydromancer can bring rain to help it grow, and an Aeromancer can then electrify the puddles it leaves behind.
Outside of battle, players can loot, mine, gather provisions and upgrade their equipment as they explore further into the islands. Companions each have their own stories and personal quests, with friendships and potential romances to build along the way. Side quests range from solving a murder mystery and hunting monsters for bounties to settling a deadly dispute between farm animals, and conversations can lead to hidden treasures, puzzles, crafting materials and lore.
Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds is available now in Early Access on Steam, where a free demo can also be downloaded.
