Summary
- A new Clockwork Revolution trailer offers a deep dive into the upcoming RPG from inXile Entertainment.
- The RPG features character customization, weapon modification, and dialogue choices for immersive gameplay.
- The game's steampunk aesthetic, cheeky humor, and tangible consequences create hype, although a release date is still unknown.
Two years after it was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, inXile Entertainment's Clockwork Revolution has returned with an impressive look at the upcoming RPG. The Wasteland developer is trying something vastly different with Clockwork Revolution, and its ambition is there to see in this trailer.
Gamers familiar with inXile Entertainment are more likely to know the studio from its pair of Wasteland titles, both of which were met with positive reviews from critics. However, those games were both isometric RPGs with turn-based combat, committed to a strong post-apocalyptic aesthetic. Even from the initial reveal of Clockwork Revolution two years ago, it was clear that the developer was heading in a different direction with this one.
Clockwork Revolution's Main Gimmick Could Make or Break its Narrative
Clockwork Revolution is looking extremely promising, hinging on a central narrative mechanic that is risky, but hopefully rewarding.
In a new trailer revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Clockwork Revolution offered a look at numerous gameplay systems, including character customization, dialogue choices, weapon modification, and first-person combat. The combat itself looks fascinating, with a time manipulation mechanic that allows players to shift time itself to get the upper hand in a fight. These powers give off Dishonored vibes in how they affect combat, and it remains to be seen how much they will affect the world itself. The potential is obvious from the outset.
New Clockwork Revolution Trailer Gives Off Serious Fable and Dishonored Vibes
The impressive trailer also featured a glimpse at how player choice will have tangible consequences in the world, just like the best RPGs out there. The player antagonizes a particularly short-tempered NPC and gets another killed as a result. It was a small moment, but one that emphasized the importance of Clockwork Revolution's RPG mechanics. Perhaps a more surprising element was the strong focus on cheeky humor, which almost felt Fable-esque in its style and execution. Overall, the trailer was drenched in sublime steampunk vibes as it showed off the world of Avalon, and will undoubtedly have helped to gain a ton of hype for Clockwork Revolution.
As for a release date, that one remains a mystery for now, although the trailer does promise it's "coming in due time." As it joins the list of RPGs many gamers will be most excited for, Clockwork Revolution's new trailer will have to suffice until more concrete news is revealed. As an Xbox Game Studios-published title, Clockwork Revolution will be available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers on day one.
- Developer(s)
- inXile entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
