Summary
- Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon's full release is scheduled for May 23.
- The game features three regions and third-person perspective, which fans have been asking for.
- Inspired by the legend of King Arthur, the game's aesthetic and gameplay may appeal to Skyrim players and RPG fans in general.
Developer Questline has announced that the full version of Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon will be releasing on May 23. The dark fantasy title has been in early access for PC via Steam since March 2023, with many players praising its eerie atmosphere and the immense freedom to shape the protagonist's progression, leading to mostly positive reviews. Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon reimagines the legend of King Arthur, set in a twisted version of Avalon from the famous tale, as a mystical plague ravages the land. Now, the team behind the game has given a date that fans can pencil in.
For many, Skyrim is seen as a masterpiece that has driven players to look for Skyrim-like games to sink their teeth into, with Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon being one of the latest titles that will likely have many fans eagerly awaiting its full release. Both draw on elements from European mythology to create their fantasy settings. On top of this, the upcoming game also features a vast open world and RPG gameplay that will no doubt attract plenty of Skyrim fans searching for something similar to the legendary title.
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As recently announced on Twitter, the release date for version 1.0 of Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is slated for May 23 on Steam, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. The announcement featured plenty of details about what gamers can expect in the upcoming full release, including a true open-world experience with three massive regions to explore, a third-person perspective, over 400 unique weapons, and much more. It also noted that a special supporter edition of the game will be available once version 1.0 is released, giving players access to a digital artbook, the game's OST, and exclusive Golden Horse Armor.
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon Full Release Date
- Release Date: May 23
The three regions set to feature in the game are Misty Horns of the South, Cuanacht, Forlorn Swords, which will provide players with a vast open world to explore. There are plenty of examples of hit titles that give gamers the chance to traverse huge open worlds, including Elden Ring and Red Dead Redemption 2.
One of the biggest changes from early access to the full version is the implementation of a third-person perspective, which came about based on player feedback. Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon isn't the only game to do this recently, with games like Avowed and Far Cry 6 also introducing third-person moments.
With tons of big releases scheduled for 2025, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon will likely be a solid addition. With its launch just around the corner, players won’t have to wait long to explore the mystical lands of this King Arthur-inspired title.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 77 /100 Critics Rec: 71%
- Released
- May 23, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language, Use of Drugs
- Developer(s)
- Questline
- Publisher(s)
- Awaken Realms
WHERE TO PLAY
- Engine
- Unity
- Genre(s)
- Action, RPG, Open-World, Survival Horror
