Press release

Indie ARPG Empyreal invites explorers in from 8 May

Seven-minute gameplay explainer trailer delves into the unique features

Publisher: Secret Mode | Developer: Silent Games
Formats: PC, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S | ETA: 8 May | Players: 1

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK – 17 March 2025: The Monolith awaits. Empyreal, the debut complex action RPG from indie developer Silent Games, will launch on 8 May on PC via Steam, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. Empyreal is priced at £24.99/$29.99/€29.99, with a 10% launch discount on Steam, where players can already brave the extensive demo offering multiple levels and a chance to test a selection of endgame gear.

In a new seven-minute Game Overview video (above), creative director Joseph Rogers delves into the game’s key mechanics and narrative. Learn more about the stories waiting to be told, the myriad ways to build your character, and how the mysterious Cartograms will affect every journey into the belly of the Monolith.

Empyreal is a feature-rich action RPG where players explore an imposing Monolith and fight to survive against the guardians that lie within. Uncover a complex narrative combining mythology, philosophy, and transcendental revelations as you lead an Expedition further into the structure to discover the truth that lies at its core.

About Empyreal
Empyreal is a complex and challenging action RPG from Silent Games, where players must enter an enigmatic and ancient monolith to seek out hidden revelations that promise to transform our understanding of creation itself.

Features:

  • Stand against formidable foes; your only hope of victory lies in mastering a unique and complex combat system
  • A memorable cast of characters, with personal questlines and multiple endings for each one
  • A beautiful but shattered ancient world. Explore breathtaking environments filled with hidden details
  • Customise your character with a vast array of equipment and collect armour sets that confer powerful bonuses
  • Upgrade and modify the loot you find
  • Unlock new abilities to personalise your playstyle

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1377700

Empyreal is coming to PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S on 8 May, priced at £24.99/$29.99/€29.99, with a 10% launch discount on Steam.

A demo is available now on Steam.

Download assets from our press kit:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10ZbvyW57ex1vR7A1A-PhAbtQmEF2pI8c?usp=sharing

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About Silent Games
Silent Games is a video game studio founded in 2018 by a team of veteran developers. Having spent many years as part of successful teams, the goal now is to build a studio with a specific focus on high quality, complex, and feature-rich Action RPGs that players will enjoy for years to come.

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