Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow Announced for September

Publisher Arc System Works and developer UnitePlus have announced Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow. Billed as a high-stakes tactical timeline RPG, the game is planned to release on September 24, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. It is available to wishlist on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow is set in a collapsed Tokyo as reality is eroded with entities known as Aberrations roaming its streets. The game follows delivery boy Souma Hoshigami, who is attacked by an Aberration and put into a “half-turned” state. He is rescued and taken into custody by police investigator Rena Hizuki and forced to help her investigate ongoings surrounding the situation, including a demonic narcotic flooding the streets, cursed body-carved glyphs, and a mysterious cult.

The game features visual novel-style storytelling combined with a timeline-driven combat system. The UI lets players know the timing and nature of incoming enemy attacks, with players able to use the information to plan their own attacks and counters to control combat. Players are able to slow down and pause time to analyse forecasts and cooldowns and execute precise strategies.

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