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Clash: Artifacts Of Chaos

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Action/Adventure
Publisher: NACON
Developer: ACE Team
Release Date: March 9, 2023

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'Clash: Artifacts Of Chaos' Reveals More Story Details - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2022 @ 7:31 p.m. PST

Welcome to the world of Zenozoik. Explore this strange land as Pseudo, a powerful warrior on a quest to obtain the Artifacts of Chaos.

You are Pseudo, a powerful warrior living as a recluse in the strange land of Zenozoik. When you become embroiled in a quest for the Artifacts of Chaos, everything changes. Explore the world and defeat your enemies, but never forget the sacred rules of the Ritual.

You are about to enter a strange and inhospitable world. During your quest you will meet unusual characters, travel across breath-taking landscapes, and discover ancient secrets.

Pseudo is a formidable warrior. Despite his outer stoicism, he is haunted by his memories and chooses to live apart from civilization. This quiet existence is upheaved when he meets a small orphaned creature whose incredible healing powers have attracted the attention of Gemini, the terrible mistress of the Artifacts. Unable to leave the boy to face this threat alone, Pseudo decides to protect him – not realizing that larger forces are at play.

In Zenozoik, there is only one law. According to an ancient custom, the rules of combat are determined by a game of dice using artifacts with special properties. To succeed, you will have to search for the most powerful of these artifacts, fighting your battles according to the ever-changing rules of the Ritual.


Initially generating interest for its unique art design, Clash: Artifacts Of Chaos tells a poignant story in which a taciturn hermit ventures into strange lands where the very concept of justice seems non-existent.

Zenozoik: a hostile land inhabited by ferocious monsters and civilised creatures where the strong rule over the weak. The wind has picked up, carrying with it the sobs of a little creature called The Boy, but not without leaving in its wake a glimmer of hope in the shape of a character called Pseudo. You play as this agile and powerful fighter who leaves his reclusive life to protect The Boy initially but maybe to overturn the established order as well.

The main threat that hangs over all living beings in Zenozoik is called Gemini, the Mistress of the Artifacts. Using a legendary relic, she can bring any rival to their knees during the ritual, a game of dice that serves as the law of the land. Afflicted by an unknown disease, she wants to capture The Boy and use his powers to heal herself. Despite having shunned the civilised world and its laws, Pseudo decides to face Gemini and her henchmen, and only listen to his own convictions.

Clash: Artifacts of Chaos is a unique action-adventure game in terms of its gameplay and art direction. Visually, there is the signature ACE Team style (Zeno Clash 1 & 2, Rock of Ages, The Eternal Cylinder), whose original designs range from the unusual to the flamboyant. As for the gameplay, players will get to unleash the ferocity of the main character, Pseudo, in third-person combat. Aside from exploration and combat, Clash: Artifacts of Chaos stands out from other action-adventure games because of a unique mechanic: the Ritual. Each participant has artifacts with unique properties, and the outcome of this ancient tradition defines the rules of the fight.

To succeed in hand-to-hand combat, you must master all the ancient techniques. Every warrior, no matter how strong, has weaknesses that can be exploited. Grab your enemies, block their hits, stun them, dodge attacks… every opportunity seized takes you closer to victory, but mistakes can be fatal. To bring down the toughest opponents, you will have to perfect your skills.

Every night, Pseudo's dreams are so vivid that they literally come to life. Enter his mysterious dreamscape and embark on a multiplayer adventure. Play co-op with up to three players or challenge other players in arena combat.

Clash: Artifacts Of Chaos is coming to PC (Steam), PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on February 9, 2023.


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