Tides of The Endless
Release date: Dec 10, 2025
Developers: Shimmer High Sea
Publishers: Shimmer High Sea
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Camera Comfort, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, HDR available, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, French, Italian, German, Russian, Japanese, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Korean, Turkish, Thai

A Thousand Years Ago,A mysterious disaster shattered the peace of our world. In an instant, countless people vanished without warning, as if they were mere bubbles bursting into nothingness. They were forcibly transported to a mysterious realm known as The Crimson Expanse. The Crimson Expanse is a bizarre melting pot of countless worlds, a place where at least a hundred different species from various dimensions have been brought together. Entire regions and ecosystems have been ripped from their original worlds and thrust into this alien land. Each species comes with its unique abilities and traits, but survival is brutal—bloodshed is the only constant as they battle fiercely for resources. Yet, the horrors of the Crimson Expanse go even deeper. Every living being brought here is gripped by an irresistible urge: the instinct to destroy any life form from another world. To make matters worse, the Crimson Expanse seems to thrive on death. Whenever someone perishes, the land becomes more fertile, its resources more plentiful, as if it feeds on the very blood of its inhabitants. For our species, survival in this brutal realm comes with unique challenges. Our population in the Crimson Expanse is capped at 100,000. If someone dies, we must immediately send a replacement, or the system will forcibly select someone from our home world at random to fill the void. Thankfully, our species is blessed with an extraordinary ability: we can project our souls across dimensions into the Crimson Expanse. Using advanced technology, we can replicate the bodies of other species, creating “clones” we call Avatars. These Avatars act as vessels for our souls. When an Avatar is destroyed, our soul can transfer instantly into a new one, granting us what is nearly a second life. However, once an Avatar is damaged, it cannot be repaired—it must be replaced with another. While this soul-transfer ability gives us a crucial edge, it is not without limitations. If a soul cannot find a new Avatar within a set timeframe, it will fade and vanish forever. To prepare for the relentless challenges of the Crimson Expanse, our pioneers have created a high-fidelity simulation called The Threshold. This training ground replicates the Expanse’s conditions and tests every candidate through grueling trials. Only those who prove their worth in The Threshold earn the right to enter the Crimson Expanse. For the honor of our species and the survival of our civilization, we must fight relentlessly. In this unknown and hostile battlefield, only the strongest will ensure our legacy endures! Game Features Experience a fresh design with multiple modes and environments. Explore over 10 unique landscapes, face off against 200+ monster types, and challenge massive, terrifying bosses. Players start with access to 8–10 different Avatars, all unlockable through gameplay. Each Avatar features 4 unique skills, distinct combat styles, and weapon types. The game offers fast-paced, smooth, and exhilarating combat. We’ve worked hard to perfect the fighting experience, balancing visually impressive effects with clear gameplay to avoid overwhelming the player with unnecessary “light pollution.” Avatar Switching Survival in the Crimson Expanse requires constant adaptability. You can switch Avatars anytime to suit your combat strategy, skillset, or current threats. Defeat enemies to collect Shard Fragments , which can be combined to create powerful upgrades. With over 150 shard types , you can customize your abilities and forge a playstyle unique to you. Every battle feels fresh, with infinite possibilities for experimentation. Equipment Upgrade System Take your power to the next level with our unique weapon and equipment upgrade mechanics. With over 200 attribute types , you can fine-tune your gear for maximum performance. Each weapon can also be embedded with special phrases , granting unique effects that drastically enhance your abilities. A Game Built for the Future The game will feature regular updates, with new seasons every six months . Unlike traditional seasonal updates, we’ll completely redesign gameplay elements each time to keep things fresh. Before launch, we’ll release new content every month , and after release, we’ll expand features like online multiplayer. Over time, we plan to introduce 20+ Avatars and 20+ unique interdimensional regions , each with its own distinct style and challenges. The Crimson Expanse awaits. Are you ready to claim your place among the survivors? 


Notes: The game is a hack-and-slash type, so it will include mature content such as blood effects or depictions of monster deaths.