Krafton has unveiled its new single-player action RPG titled Project Windless during the recent PlayStation State of Play. Developed by the Montreal studio under the guidance of Patrik Méthé, a veteran known for his work on the Far Cry series, Project Windless draws inspiration from the Korean fantasy novel series The Bird That Drinks Tears. The game aims to attract new players with its immersive storytelling and high AAA production values using Unreal Engine 5. A standout feature includes large-scale battles supported by innovative Mass Technology, allowing thousands of participants. Méthé emphasized that players will have real agency in shaping the game's narrative and history.

What is Project Windless about?

Project Windless is an open-world action RPG developed by Krafton that focuses on storytelling influenced by the Korean fantasy series The Bird That Drinks Tears. It aims to provide players with a powerful sense of agency in crafting their legends and shaping the course of wars and alliances within the game.

Project Windless represents Krafton's expansion into narrative-driven gaming, indicating a shift from their previous focuses primarily on multiplayer titles like PUBG. The game promises to combine rich storytelling with dynamic world-building, making it a noteworthy entry in the action RPG genre.