Videos: An introduction to Empyreal, the action RPG for travelling through the galaxy

Publisher Secret Mode is launching the action RPG Empyreal from Silent Games on May 8. Two trailers give you a first look: an overview trailer focusing on gameplay and another showcasing the game’s main characters.

Welcome to the planet of “What the hell is THAT?!” In the action-packed RPG Empyreal, a deep-space expedition stumbles upon an ancient monolith full of deadly secrets. That’s where you come in: as an ultra-buffed elite mercenary, you’ll blast, block, and blind your way through ancient automatons in search of the remnants of a long-lost civilization.

Diverse Weapon Systems

Glaive, mace-and-shield combo, or a giant cannon – pick your weapon of choice and master its unique combat flow to survive the monolith’s dangers. Level up, loot hard, love harder. As for skills? Dozens of them. Buffs, heals, evasive moves – all in your arsenal. Smart skill builds might even turn you into a walking legend of the stars. Customize your character from scratch using the in-game editor or choose from 30 presets – each with a unique backstory, starter gear, and dialogue perks. Yep, there’s dialogue. And characters talk. A lot. Some of them are highlighted in the latest character trailer.

Choices have real consequences in Empyreal. Talking things through might save your life… sometimes. Ancient artifacts can randomly mix up your enemies, loot, environmental elements, and even objectives. No two runs are the same – unless you use the same Cartogram. Cartograms are ancient relics in Empyreal that dictate nearly everything happening around the monolith – including which enemies spawn. Each one also determines the end boss. Defeat a boss, and you’ll be rewarded with some serious loot. Take big risks, earn big rewards. Sometimes, luck alone is enough.

Empyreal is a pure single-player game – no PvP, no co-op. However, you can share items and Cartograms with other players using a special Aetherpost system. So while social features are minimal, there’s still a hint of interaction. For more insight into what Empyreal offers, check out the overview trailer here:

Empyreal will be available at launch on Gamesplanet.