The article discusses upcoming Xbox RPGs, highlighting Clockwork Revolution's absurd character creation and narrative choices inspired by BioShock Infinite, emphasizing the playful tone and reactive worldbuilding that allow for unique and humorous player experiences.
Clockwork Revolution, a steampunk RPG shooter developed by inXile Entertainment, was showcased at the Xbox Games Showcase, featuring gadgets, time-bending powers, and a humorous steampunk aesthetic. The game is set to release on PC and Xbox Series X/S via Game Pass, with no official release date yet.
Clockwork Revolution, a game that bears visual similarities to Bioshock Infinite, is actually more influenced by role-playing games Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, according to game director Chad Moore. Moore describes Clockwork Revolution as a mix of the two games, emphasizing its deep world building, compelling narrative, crunchy RPG systems, engaging gameplay, and massive reactivity. Despite the visual similarities, the game aims to offer different gameplay experiences with choices in conversations and character customization.
IGN's Podcast Unlocked team discusses their favorite reveals and surprises from the Xbox Showcase and Starfield Direct, including first looks at Fable and Clockwork Revolution, and the realization of Todd Howard's vision for Starfield after eight years. The team praises Microsoft's strong showing and encourages listeners to check out their Xbox Series X and PS5 reviews.
Microsoft has denied any intentional similarities between inXile's upcoming game, Clockwork Revolution, and BioShock Infinite. Both games share a similar steampunk aesthetic, but Clockwork Revolution is described as a "time-bending steampunk first-person RPG" with character customization, branching dialogue system, and deep reactivity. These features differentiate it from BioShock Infinite, which is a linear, story-based first-person shooter adventure with lite-RPG elements. Clockwork Revolution is due out "in due time".
InXile Entertainment, the makers of the Wasteland franchise, announced their next project, Clockwork Revolution, which is a first-person action RPG set in the Victorian-era metropolis of Avalon. Players will use a device called the Chronometer to travel back in time and influence the past to overthrow the oppressive Lady Ironwood. Clockwork Revolution is the studio's first AAA first-person action RPG and is still early in development.
Microsoft's inXile Entertainment studio has debuted a trailer for a new steampunk RPG titled Clockwork Revolution. The game is a time-bending first-person RPG that allows players to travel into the past and alter historical events, causing changes in the deep, narrative-driven world and characters of Avalon. The game features dynamic time-bending combat, interconnected roleplaying systems, and the ability to create a unique character. The release date for the game is yet to be announced, and it will be available on Xbox Series X/S and PC.