Grounded combat
Timing. Spacing. Commitment. Deliberate katana combat rewards judgement, but every close encounter exposes you to lethal danger.
Black Omens / Shores of Ashen Tides
You know how to fight.
That may not be enough. Survival is a matter of preparation, observation and knowing when to walk away.
02 / Capable. Never safe.
You are not
unstoppable.
You know how to fight.
That may not be enough.
Kōhei is trained.
He is armed.
He is still human.
Every confrontation carries a cost. Ammunition is scarce, enemies are lethal and even a successful fight may leave you less prepared for what comes next.
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03 / The player experience
Every decision leaves a mark.
Survival horror
Ammunition, healing items and equipment are limited. Spend what you need to survive now, or conserve it for what waits ahead.
Exploration & investigation
Weathered streets, coastal shrines, sea caves and abandoned buildings hold the traces of a village surrendered to the tide.
Story
Piece together accounts, relics and ritual objects. The truth emerges through the people, places and supernatural events you encounter.
The core loop
Go deeper. Learn more. Survive.
Explore
Traverse interconnected environments and discover routes, resources and hidden areas.
Investigate
Collect clues and examine ritual objects, abandoned belongings, documents and evidence of cult activity.
Combat
Survive encounters with cultists and supernatural enemies.
Puzzle
Solve environmental and ritual-related puzzles.
Progress
Gain equipment, knowledge, tools and access to new areas.
Weapons & tools
Everything has a cost.
Katana
Precise melee combat based on timing and positioning. The katana conserves ammunition but exposes you to close-range danger.
Flintlock
A powerful ranged weapon with limited ammunition and a slow reload. Recovery leaves you vulnerable; choose your moment carefully.
Tactical & ritual tools
Talismans suppress or disrupt supernatural threats. Throwing knives enable quiet ranged attacks and distractions. Smoke bombs break line of sight for repositioning or escape.
The central tension
Capable, but never safe.
Fight or evadeSpend or conserveInvestigate or move onTake the risk or retreat
Technology
Built for immersion. Engineered for play.
Unreal Engine 5
Shores of Ashen Tides is built in Unreal Engine 5, supporting detailed environments, modern lighting, character animation and real-time effects.
Performance first
Performance is being treated as a production requirement rather than a final optimisation pass.
Targeting RTX 2050-class minimum hardware, scalable graphics settings and up to 120 FPS on suitable high-end hardware. These are development targets, not final specifications.
Play your way
Steam Deck compatibility is a development target.
Mouse & keyboard and full controller support are planned.
Stay close to the shore
Follow the tide.
Development updates, trailers and major announcements
from Revo Interactive Studios.
In development / Target Release: 2028