At Fate's End
Spiritfarer studio's family-duel action adventure, now set for 2027
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC
Release date
Date not announced
The story so far
What we know about At Fate's End
At Fate's End is a side-scrolling action adventure from Thunder Lotus, the studio behind Spiritfarer. Players take the role of Shan, a young heiress of the Hemlock clan who wields the God Sword Aesus. The pitch is that you fight the ones you love and your skill tree is your family tree: Shan confronts her estranged siblings in emotional duels that decide the family's fate.
Between fights the game mixes Metroidvania-style exploration with narrative puzzles and dialogue-based confrontations, and it lists multiple endings based on player choices. The art is hand-drawn 2D. Seven collectible power swords are listed on the Steam page.
The game was announced in June 2025 with a 2026 window. On 6 October 2026 Thunder Lotus moved it to 2027, saying it needs a little more love and care for a smooth release, and released a free demo on Steam together with a new gameplay trailer. No exact 2027 date has been announced.
What to expect from At Fate's End
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
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Family as skill tree
According to the developer, the skill tree is the family tree, and duels against Shan's estranged siblings drive both the story and her growth.
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Exploration and narrative puzzles
Metroidvania-style exploration and side-scrolling action are combined with narrative puzzles and dialogue-based confrontations.
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Choices and endings
The Steam page lists multiple endings based on player choices.
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Try the demo now
A free Steam demo gives an early sample of combat, exploration, characters and the narrative investigation.
See it for yourself
Confirmed. Unconfirmed. Clear.
A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- Release is planned for 2027; no exact date announced. The earlier 2026 window was dropped on 6 October 2026.Thunder Lotus (official blog)
- A free demo is available on Steam, and a new gameplay trailer has been released.Steam (Thunder Lotus)
- Single-player 2D action adventure with Metroidvania-style exploration, narrative puzzles, multiple endings and seven collectible power swords.Steam (Thunder Lotus)
- Thunder Lotus is both developer and publisher; the Steam page lists 11 languages.Steam (Thunder Lotus)
- Platforms announced: PS5, Xbox Series and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store).Gematsu
Not confirmed
Exact release date
Only the year 2027 is stated. No day or month has been announced.
Console demo
The demo is announced for PC via Steam. No console demo has been mentioned.
Price
No price is listed on the Steam page yet.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
8 June 2025
Thunder Lotus announces At Fate's End for PS5, Xbox Series and PC with a 2026 window. Gematsu
6 October 2026
Release moved to 2027; a free Steam demo and a new gameplay trailer launch. Thunder Lotus (official blog)
Waiting for At Fate's End? Play these
Our best guesses until it is out, picked for the same kind of experience.
Spiritfarer
Made by the same studio, Thunder Lotus, with the same hand-drawn look and emotional storytelling.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
A 2D side-scrolling action adventure with Metroidvania exploration and skill-based combat.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Hand-painted 2D world, emotional story and fluid action exploration.
Hades
Stylised action built around family drama and story told through dialogue.
Blasphemous
A dark, hand-drawn 2D action adventure with exploration and punishing duels.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is At Fate's End released?
In 2027. Thunder Lotus delayed it from 2026 on 6 October 2026 and has not announced an exact date.
Which platforms is At Fate's End coming to?
PS5, Xbox Series and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store.
Is there a demo?
Yes. A free demo is available on Steam as of 6 October 2026.
Who makes At Fate's End?
Thunder Lotus, the studio behind Spiritfarer, develops and publishes it.
Is At Fate's End single-player?
Yes, the Steam page lists it as a single-player game.