Vindictus: Defying Fate Is Coming to PS5 in 2027: Nexon’s Parry-Heavy Action RPG and Its Four Heroes
Vindictus: Defying Fate is coming to PS5 in 2027 as well as PC. Nexon's Celtic-myth action RPG, its four heroes Lann, Fiona, Delia and Karok, and the trailer.
Vindictus: Defying Fate is coming to PS5 in 2027. NEXON Korea's lead director revealed it on the PlayStation Blog on 12 November, and the PlayStation Store page is live for wishlists. It's a single-player-first action RPG set in a medieval fantasy world inspired by Celtic mythology, built around parries, blocks and heavy counterattacks, with four very different heroes. It's also coming to PC on Steam, listed for 2027.
Vindictus: Defying Fate at a glance
| Release | 2027 (no exact date) |
| Platforms | PS5 and PC (Steam) |
| Developer / publisher | NEXON Korea / NEXON |
| Genre | Action RPG |
| Setting | Taranúil, a Celtic-inspired medieval fantasy world |
| Heroes | Lann, Fiona, Delia and Karok |
| Multiplayer | In preparation; the core journey is single-player |
| Price | Not announced |
When does Vindictus: Defying Fate come out on PS5?
"Next year", so 2027, with no exact date yet. You can already add it to your wishlist on the PlayStation Store.
What is Vindictus: Defying Fate about?
Humans and Fomors are at war in Taranúil. You join the Kalbram Mercenaries under the Rocheste Order and travel through places such as Colhen, the Northern Ruins, Hoarfrost Hollow and Ainle.
Who are the heroes in Vindictus: Defying Fate?
- Lann relies on dodging, then closes in to strike after a hit.
- Fiona uses her shield to block and counterattack.
- Delia builds power for a devastating blow and can dodge by piercing through enemies.
- Karok absorbs incoming attacks and can enter contests of strength.
You can develop several heroes, craft weapons and customise outfits and appearance.
How does combat work?
Parrying, blocking and dodging open enemies up for heavy counterattacks, and each hero plays in their own style. NEXON calls it a "high-octane action-RPG".
Is Vindictus: Defying Fate multiplayer?
The core journey is single-player, but multiplayer content is in preparation and "will let you face overwhelming threats alongside other players". No details yet.
Watch the Vindictus: Defying Fate trailer
The official game overview trailer from PlayStation's YouTube channel.
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