Dark Souls 4 Be Damned, This New Dark Fantasy RPG Will Fill The Void

Despite the popularity of the Dark Souls franchise and the calls for a fourth installment, FromSoftware is keeping silent about the highly anticipated Dark Souls 4. However, following the success of Elden Ring in recent years, it is no wonder that the studio wants to focus on what many consider to be its magnum opus, and so a continuation of the Dark Souls franchise may be far off into the future. However, it is not all doom and gloom as, alongside the upcoming release of The Duskbloods for the Nintendo Switch 2, another launch is guaranteed to scratch that Dark Souls 4 itch.

Dark Souls 4? Nah, We Have Riven Crown

Developed and published by Intima Leaf, Riven Crown is an “exhilarating Souls-like” that merges a fighting game with traditional combat mechanics. As you level up, you gain more abilities, making you able to master various weapons and armor, and in this detailed, non-linear world full of hidden secrets, you will need all the help you can get to free the world from its monarchy.

Although Riven Crown does not yet have a release window, it is now available to add to your wishlist on Steam, and every Souls fan will want to keep this one on their radar. Set in a high-dimension realm where battles are fierce, and your destiny is ever-changing, you will find yourself embroiled in a story of intrigue, betrayal, and the supernatural.

After perishing, the hero ascends to a higher dimension where four ancient civilizations, each ruled by a king or queen in communion with their god, have transformed into hellish beasts. Petrified by the Great Sweep, these rulers and their people await a hero to unravel their fate. Explore a vast, interconnected world where new civilizations have risen upon the ruins, guarded by elder councils and black magic centers.

Riven Crown Looks Incredible

With stunning visuals, an epic storyline, and a dynamic combat system, Souls fans will find everything they are looking for in Riven Crown. Combining traditional RPG elements with punishing combat, you will be able to master powerful combos as you save prisoners, summon powerful allies, and master the abilities attached to your weapons and armor. However, with each death, comes rebirth and each rebirth will see the curse within you grow, and you will have to use items to stave off the petrification that threatens to consume you.

Rise, face the ancient evils, and shape your destiny in Riven Crown. Will you break the curse and bring peace to the realms, or succumb to the encroaching darkness?

So, if you are on the hunt to scratch that Dark Souls itch whilst getting to explore a brand-new, epic story, then make sure to add Riven Crown to your wishlist and be ready to embark on an unforgettable mission when this upcoming RPG launches.