Dark Horse of Gamescom 2026? 19 Minutes of Tides of Annihilation Gameplay Revealed

The developers of Tides of Annihilation showcased nearly 19 minutes of gameplay footage featuring exploration of museum locations, puzzles, and dynamic hack-and-slash combat of the main character.

Ahead of Gamescom 2026, a nearly 19-minute gameplay video of Tides of Annihilation has appeared online, showcasing location exploration, puzzles, and spectacular battles.

The video from CGInferno shows a segment of the game before the demo, which journalists and visitors will be able to try out in person at the exhibition in Cologne.

The heroine explores partially ruined museum spaces and exhibition halls, including the Egyptian and Chinese wings. She is searching for a shard of the Grail to prevent Galahad's awakening.

The mission involves solving environmental puzzles related to mythology and ancient artifacts, as well as using platforming elements, including moving on ropes.

Special attention is paid to the combat system. The heroine combines dodges, quick strikes, and special attacks using crimson energy. Smooth animations and transitions between action and cutscenes give the game a dynamic hack-and-slash character. The video also shows dialogues with allies, including the heroine's stern mentor.