Realm of Ink is adding a console release alongside its 1.0 release this May
4Divinity and developer Leap Studio have announced that when Realm of Ink arrives in its 1.0 release on PC this May 26th, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will join it. Check out the latest trailer for the game below.
Blending Chinese-inspired ink-style art, modern 2.5D presentation, and razor-sharp combat, Realm of Ink follows Red, a fierce swordswoman trapped inside a world painted in ink. As she hunts the elusive Fox Demon, Red discovers a devastating truth: her life is nothing more than a scripted tale. To escape, she must carve through illusion, defy destiny, and rewrite her story page by page.
In this living manuscript, death is not defeat, it’s rebirth. Each run reshapes the narrative, unlocking new combat forms, supernatural abilities, and evolving “Story Relics” that rearrange themselves with every attempt. Along the way, players will confront four powerful bosses determined to keep them ink-bound, and encounter more than 20 mythical beings inspired by Chinese folklore.
Because we do love a good list of features, these are the points the developers are calling out, which sound pretty good.
Endless Cycles & Rebirth - Break free from prewritten fate as you unlock powerful new forms with each run. Harness the Fox Demon’s immortal abilities, battle through ever-shifting Story Relics, and face four unique bosses who guard the truth at the heart of the ink-bound world.
Creative, Fierce & Fluid Combat - Master 9 distinct combat forms and weapons, each offering unique playstyles. Equip 40+ elemental Ink Gems, including Tiger Ink, Venom Ink, and Dragon Ink, to forge devastating combos. Build deeper synergies with 200+ unlockable perks such as the Shadow Kite, Octagram Dart, Lock Charms, and the Lamp of Seven Stars.
Evolving Ink Pets - Fight alongside adorable-but-deadly Ink Pets, each capable of evolving into more than 15 unique forms depending on your Ink Gem combinations. These companions grow stronger as your story deepens.
A Vibrant Eastern Fantasy World - Explore four atmospheric realms inspired by Chinese folklore, battle over 20 mythic creatures, and uncover their hidden stories through dialogue, lore encounters, and affection-based interactions.
The game is in early access on Steam right now and has been getting a lot of praise, so come May, I can’t wait to discover why that is.
The game will release in full on May 26th for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
