Arc System Works and developer UnitePlus have just released a gameplay trailer for Qliphah in the Shadow of Providence. The publisher describes this game as a “tactical counter-timeline RPG” set in a ruined Tokyo.
The Collapse of Tokyo and the Threat of Aberrations
The story *Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow* is set in Tokyo, which has fallen into ruin due to the erosion of reality. Monstrous creatures called Aberrations roam the streets of this ruined city. Souma Hoshigami, an ordinary courier, is attacked by an Aberration, causing his body to transform into a “Half-turned”—a hybrid of human and monster.
Souma is then rescued by Rena Hizuki, an investigator with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department’s special division that handles mutation cases. Players will control Rena and Souma as they track down a mysterious drug called “Tiny True” and uncover the secrets behind the cursed symbol “Stigma” that has afflicted teenagers.
Timeline Is Key to Battle Strategy
The combat system in *Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow* revolves around a timeline gauge that displays the timing and type of enemy attacks in real time. Players can use this information to time their own skills, counter enemy attacks, and take control of the battle.
In addition, players can also slow down or pause time briefly to analyze their strategy, monitor skill cooldowns, and devise more precise tactics. The better players understand this timeline, the more aggressive and faster their fighting style can be.
Release Plan and Platforms
"Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow" will be released on September 24, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
Gameplay Trailer (English)
Gameplay Trailer (Japanese)
