Last Updated on Nov 20, 2025 @ 14:21:11 PM.
Revealed at the THQ Nordic Showcase back in August this year, Fatekeeper turned a lot of heads for its first-person brutality, with swords, axes, magic, and hand-to-hand combat promised, and now, thanks to the 12-person development team, we have our first look at what gameplay is in store for us in a few short months.
Straight from Paraglacial:
The mountains remember. High above the valleys, where the ruins of an ancient fortress crumble beneath drifting clouds, echoes of forgotten ages linger in the stone. Tread carefully. Shortlings lurk in the shadows, waiting for anyone bold enough to step into their domain, and rumor has it a warrior far more ruthless and powerful has also made camp within the ruins.
After unveiling Fatekeeper during THQ Nordic’s Showcase in August 2025, the development team Paraglacial, only 12 passionate people by the way, has forged ahead to reveal a deeper glimpse into the world they are crafting. Their newest showcase is an uncut eight-minute adventure that plunges players straight into the heart of the game. Expect savage, weighty combat, the first stirrings of story threads yet to be unraveled, and an early look at how exploration, gear, and discovery intertwine.
The preview also sheds light on the Druid, the hero players will embody. Adept with blades, axes, and all kinds of melee weapons alike, yet equally attuned to raw elemental power, the Druid can be shaped to fit each player’s preferred style. Whether you forge a close-quarters brawler who dominates through sheer force or a spell-focused mystic who commands the elements from a distance, the Druid’s path is entirely in your hands.
Fatekeeper Features
- A Handcrafted World
- While Fatekeeper follows a focused narrative path, the world invites exploration. From ancient battlegrounds, vast underground caverns, and serene forests to crumbling sanctuaries forgotten by time, each area rewards curiosity with hidden lore, forgotten relics, and unexpected encounters.
- Melee & Magic
- Battle a wide variety of foes, each with distinct patterns, strengths, and weaknesses. Success demands both skill and preparation. Engage in reactive melee combat, unleash spells with precision, and adapt your tactics on the fly. Your build matters—but so does how you wield it.
- Progression
- Fatekeeper offers rich progression mechanics that go far beyond surface-level stats. Build and refine your character with meaningful choices across combat styles, attributes, and spell schools. Whether you lean into raw strength, nimble precision, or devastating sorcery, the game supports a wide range of viable and unique builds.
- Armor & Weapons
- Discover, loot, and master a wide variety of weapons, armor, and artifacts. Customize your loadout to suit your playstyle, and experiment with powerful combinations to overcome increasingly challenging enemies. Every item matters—and the right gear can be the difference between victory and ruin.”
Fatekeeper is slated to release into Early Access in 2026.
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