Tides of Blazefall
Tides of Blazefall is a maritime RPG where your choices define your fate. Explore the vast, open Forlorn Sea of Evershade, left fractured by a great catastrophe. Forge your combat deck through immersive dialogues, and expand your port while unraveling the mystery of the Masks within you.
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About the game
Set in the vast, open-world of Evershade, Tides of Blazefall features a deep, haunting narrative crafted by the award-winning writing team of Krzysztof Piskorski. Following the Blazefall, a cataclysmic event that fractured reality, the world has become a sprawling archipelago of secrets and forgotten history. As a captain searching for your lost identity, freely explore the Forlorn Sea, a massive, seamless expanse where every island holds a story and every wave hides a threat.
A masterclass in worldbuilding
Immerse yourself in a mature, choice-driven story set in a world where myths become reality and the sea remembers everything. Written by the visionaries behind some of the most acclaimed dark-fantasy narratives, Tides of Blazefall offers an intricate plot where the line between your survival and your humanity is constantly blurred.
Narrative deckbuilding
In the world of Evershade, your deck is a reflection of your soul. Engage in a deep dialogue system with the Masks - mysterious entities residing in your mind. Every choice you make and every alliance you forge directly generate the cards in your combat deck. You don't just build a strategy; you build a personality that manifests in battle.
The freedom of the Forlorn
Experience true maritime freedom in a living open world. Master immersive sailing mechanics as you navigate through dynamic weather, discover hidden ports, and encounter world-altering sea events. From sun-drenched ruins to fog-choked abysses, the Forlorn Sea is yours to conquer.
Build your legacy
The journey is long, and every captain needs a harbor. Between your open-world expeditions, return to your home port and focus on:
base expansion - transform a derelict pier into a legendary naval stronghold to unlock new quests and ships;
crew & fleet management - recruit specialized crew members and upgrade your vessel to survive the deeper reaches of the open sea.
Key features:
Deep narrative experience: A rich, branching story written by Krzysztof Piskorski’s team, set in the unique world of Evershade.
Seamless open-world exploration: A massive, atmospheric sea filled with secrets and emergent encounters.
Narrative deckbuilding: Your dialogue choices and moral leanings directly determine your combat capabilities.
The Masks system: Converse with internal spirits that offer power at a psychological price.
Tactical naval combat: A sophisticated card-based system where strategy meets narrative consequence.
