Qliphah in the Shadow of Providence has been officially announced as a new tactical counter-timeline RPG from publisher Arc System Works and developer UnitePlus. The game will be released on September 24, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
The Story of Qliphah in the Shadow of Providence
The story in this game is set in a ruined Tokyo. In that city, reality is beginning to crumble, and grotesque creatures called Aberrations roam the streets.
Players will follow the story of Souma Hoshigami, a delivery boy who was brutally attacked by an Aberration. The attack left Souma in a “Half-turned” state—a condition in which a human and a monster coexist within the same body.
Souma was then rescued and taken into custody by Rena Hizuki, an investigator with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department’s Public Safety Department, Foreign Affairs Fifth Division. This division is also known as the Public Safety Mutation Response Division. However, Souma was not treated as a civilian, but rather as “lost property.”.
Players will take on the roles of Rena and Souma as they investigate Tiny True, a demonic narcotic spreading through the streets. The game’s story also involves Stigmas—cursed glyphs etched onto the bodies of young people—as well as a mysterious cult pulling the strings behind the scenes.
Gameplay
This game features timeline-based combat through a tactical counter-timeline RPG system. During battles, players can see a timeline-driven gauge that displays the timing and type of enemy attacks.
Using this information, players can predict attacks, react, and intercept them. Players can also arrange their own skills on the timeline to stop enemy attacks and control the pace of the battle.
Combat also allows players to slow down time or pause the action at any time. This feature is used to review tactical forecasts, monitor cooldowns, and formulate strategies more effectively.
This system is designed so that players can play aggressively using skill chains and combos, or take the time to analyze the boss’s attack patterns. Players can also apply buffs between enemy attacks or set up a counterattack at the right moment.
Key Features of *Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow*
In addition to its timeline-based story and combat, the game also features voice acting, cel-shaded visuals, and music that are all part of its presentation.
Some of the confirmed features include:
- Immersive Voice Acting
This game features a fully voiced narrative to enhance the storytelling. - Cutting-Edge Visuals
The game's visuals feature a vibrant cel-shaded art style with custom shaders. These shaders were created to render the terrifying forms of the Aberrations in greater detail. - Memorable Soundtracks and Themes
This game features an opening theme and a selection of in-game insert songs to enhance the gameplay experience.
Early Purchase Bonus
Players who purchase this game during the early access period will receive bonus skins for Rena and Souma. In addition, early buyers will also receive "Extra Battle: Voidfall.".
Extra Battle: Voidfall content is scheduled to be sold separately at a later date.
Platforms and Release Schedule
Qliphah in the Shadow of Providence will be released on September 24, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. For PC, the game will be available through Steam and Epic Games Store.
With a timeline-based combat system and a Tokyo setting overrun by Aberrations, Qliphah in the Shadow of Providence is one of the new RPGs scheduled for release in September 2026.
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