Overview
Clockwork Revolution is a first-person, steampunk action-RPG from inXile Entertainment (under Xbox Game Studios). Set in the Victorian-era metropolis of Avalon, the game centers on Morgan Vanette, a rebellious character who discovers that the elite manipulate time to maintain power. Using the “Chronometer”—a time-altering device—players can travel to the past to reshape history and observe how their actions ripple into the present.
Key Details
- Developer / Publisher: inXile Entertainment / Xbox Game Studios
- Genre: First-person action-RPG with time-travel mechanics
- Mode: Single-player
- Engine: Unreal Engine 5
- Platforms: PC (Steam, Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S (with Xbox Cloud and Xbox Play Anywhere support); day-one Xbox Game Pass inclusion confirmed
- Engine: Unreal Engine 5
Release Info
- Release Window: 2026
- Availability: Full release across PC and Xbox Series X|S platforms; included on Xbox Game Pass at launch
- Wishlist: Now open on Steam and Microsoft Store
Gameplay & Features
- Time-Manipulation Mechanics: Use the Chronometer to rewind time locally for puzzles, combat advantages, or environmental reconstruction; story-altering travel at key moments shifts NPCs, terrain, and outcomes.
- Steampunk Arsenal: Mix of 19th-century firearms (revolvers, lever-action rifles, modified Gatlings) and crafted weapons—players find and blueprint, then customize their gear.
- Adaptive World: Your decisions in past events generate “butterfly effects”—altering district layouts, faction alliances, NPC behaviors, and political boundaries across Avalon.
- Player Customization: Robust character creation options and RPG systems—including dialogue choices, background stats, moral choices, and path-specific perks.
- Signature Companion: Duke Pomphrey, a foul-mouthed mechanical doll, provides quips and may unlock unique interactions.
- Mashup of Influences: Blends BioShock-like atmosphere, Singularity-style time-travel combat, Dishonored-style powers, and RPG dialogue structures reminiscent of Baldur’s Gate or Wasteland.
Developer Commentary
Director Chad Moore highlighted the goal: “pay off the fantasy of being a steampunk inventor and tinkerer” through the weapon crafting system. Xbox Wire features emphasize time-travel core—player impact extends beyond combat, and choices “transform entire regions of the world” thanks to storyline and environmental reactivity.
Community & Press Reaction
- PC Gamer says it’s “an overambitious game I can’t stop thinking about,” praising its loud ideas.
- Reviewers note its striking visual homage to BioShock with ambitious Goldilocks complexity.
- Reddit users appreciate the doll’s quips and steampunk weapons, though some worry the multiple mechanics might overwhelm.
Final Thoughts
Clockwork Revolution presents a bold adventure by combining immersive world-building, time-altering narrative power, and deep customization. Its ambitious ambition—melding first-person combat, RPG depth, and player-driven world evolution—marks it as one of the most exciting upcoming RPGs. With 2026 set as the release year and full Game Pass availability, it’s certainly a title to monitor closely.