Summary
Two years after it was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase 2023, inXile Entertainment’sClockwork Revolutionhas returned with an impressive look at the upcoming RPG. TheWastelanddeveloper is trying something vastly different withClockwork 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 ofWastelandtitles, 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 theinitial reveal ofClockwork Revolutiontwo years ago, it was clear that the developer was heading in a different direction with this one.
In a new trailerrevealed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025,Clockwork Revolutionoffered 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 offDishonoredvibes 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 thebest 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 ofClockwork Revolution’s RPG mechanics. Perhaps a more surprising element was the strong focus on cheeky humor, which almost feltFable-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 forClockwork Revolution.
