Project Windless: the New PS5 RPG Where You Battle Enemy Hordes

Krafton Montréal Studio revealed this Thursday (12) the first details of Project Windless, its new open-world action RPG exclusive to PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro. Inspired by the acclaimed Korean book series The Bird That Drinks Tears, the title promises a dark and tragic fantasy experience, steering completely clear of the Western medieval clichés we usually see in current games.

Set a thousand years before the events of the original books, the game puts you in the role of a Rekon, a nomadic race of giant bird warriors. Thanks to their overwhelming physical strength, these heroes are a perfect fit for the core combat system, focused on one-against-many encounters. In addition, the Rekons have a curious weakness that shapes the gameplay: they feel an instinctive, paralyzing fear of water, which makes exploring the world even more strategic.

Massive battles and total freedom

The development team emphasizes that the open world of Project Windless avoids holding the player’s hand all the time. As a result, you will have total freedom to chart your own path, whether by exploring hidden secrets or forging alliances to build a new kingdom. Meanwhile, an innovative crowd technology lets hundreds of enemies appear on screen at the same time, reacting intelligently to your attacks to create an unpredictable and chaotic spectacle.

As a result of this approach, every battle becomes a challenge of constant real-time adaptation. The studio guarantees that these crowds are not just visual decoration, since opponents constantly try to surround and flank the protagonist. That way, you decide what kind of legend you want to become in this ancient and divided universe, shaping the future of the world with your own hands in this ambitious project for Sony’s new generation.

Confirmed Platforms

• PlayStation 5
• PlayStation 5 Pro