Summary
Bellring Games has announced the new extraction RPG Mistfall Hunter forXboxconsoles and Steam during the Xbox Partner Preview, and the game’s aesthetic, teased lore, and combat carries the very essence of the Soulslike genre. This is the debut title from Bellring Games, andXboxand PC users alike have plenty to look forward to in the game’s Nordic-inspired world with PvPvE gameplay.
The Xbox Partner Preview event took place on May 30, 2025, and the 25-minute showcase delivered exciting new trailers and gameplay previews for upcoming titles. 2025’sWuchang: Fallen FeathersandLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuzaflaunted brand-new trailers, alongside Bloober Team’sCronos: The New Dawnannouncement and confirmation thatAnimal WellandPhasmophobiawere joining the Xbox catalog. Additionally, theAlan Wake 2expansionThe Lake Houseis expected to bring the series full circle, and a new preview of the DLC content was also showcased at the event.
Set in a world devastated by the “Gyldenize” disease,Mistfall Huntersees a mysterious and supernatural girl raise heroes from the dead to fight against invading creatures in an attempt to restore the Web of Fate. Players can expect to tackle the task alone or with two friends under the Mercenary, Sorcerer, Blackarrow, and Shadowstrix classes, and reap the treasures guarded by creatures and demigods as rewards. Third-person action, PvP strategy, and combo-heavy combat await inMistfall Hunter, which will join some ofthe best PvPvE games, includingDestiny 2,Hunt: Showdown, andMinecraft. PC users can now register for the RPG’s upcoming open beta by visitingMistfall Hunter’sofficial website.
Extraction RPG Mistfall Hunter Announced For Xbox and PC
The extraction looter has been compared to a mix ofDark Souls’ hardest bossesand punishing combat with the adrenaline-fueled atmosphere of Battlestate Games’ first-person shooterEscape from Tarkov. The general gaming community received Mistfall Hunter well, jumping on social media to praise its intriguing setting and interesting blend of genres. The game currently has a release window of 2025, so interested players won’t have to wait long to play the game in full.
The RPG’s announcement trailer certainly oozed Soulslike vibes, narrating engaging storytelling tidbits akin toElden Ring’s rich Erdtree lore. Gamers even went as far as to compare Dew, the young girl from the trailer, to FromSoftware’s Queen Marika the Eternal, and the Ubisoft community also saw similarities betweenMistfall Hunter’s environments and the upcomingAssassin’s Creed Hexe. One thing’s for certain, Soulslike fans have plenty to look forward to.
Xbox Series X
Microsoft’s ninth-generation console, the Xbox Series X is a powerful machine that can support 4K resolution and 60 fps, depending on the game. Released alongside the Xbox Series S, the Series X has a Custom AMD Zen 2 CPU, a Custom RDNA 2 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM.
