After nearly two years of radio silence, inXile Entertainment's ambitious steampunk RPG Clockwork Revolution has finally resurfaced with a substantial new trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. The lengthy absence had left many wondering if the project was still in active development, but the latest reveal confirms the game is very much alive and showcases significant progress since its initial announcement.
Deeper Dive into Avalon's Dark World
The new trailer provides the most comprehensive look yet at Clockwork Revolution's Victorian-inspired setting of Avalon. Unlike the previous reveal, this showcase emphasizes the darker aspects of the steampunk world while maintaining a cheeky tone through character interactions. Players will step into the boots of Morgan Vanette, a member of the Rotten Row Hooligans gang who gains the extraordinary ability to alter history itself. The central conflict revolves around stopping the manipulative Lady Ironwood from bending the world to her tyrannical will.
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| A conversation between characters in the dark, steampunk-themed world of Clockwork Revolution |
Revolutionary Weapon Customization System
Game director Chad Moore revealed that weapon crafting will be a cornerstone of the Clockwork Revolution experience. Rather than constantly swapping out firearms, players will form lasting relationships with their weapons through extensive customization. When players discover a new weapon, it becomes a permanent addition to their arsenal with hundreds of different modification possibilities available at weapon benches. This system aims to fulfill the fantasy of being a true steampunk inventor and tinkerer, allowing players to blueprint their own unique firearms rather than simply scavenging for existing ones.
Time Manipulation Mechanics Take Center Stage
The trailer briefly highlighted what may be the game's most intriguing feature: the ability to manipulate time and fundamentally alter the storyline through player decisions. This temporal mechanic appears to go beyond simple dialogue choices, potentially allowing players to reshape entire narrative threads and character fates. The system promises to make each playthrough significantly different, though specific details about how these time-bending abilities will function in practice remain limited.
Release Window Remains Mysterious
Despite the substantial gameplay reveal, Clockwork Revolution's launch timeline remains frustratingly vague. The trailer concludes with the cryptic message that the game will arrive in due time, followed by a character known as The Pissed-Off Doll telling viewers to piss off. Previous rumors suggested a 2025 release window, but the absence of a concrete date during the showcase raises questions about potential delays into 2026. Xbox readily announced release dates for other upcoming titles during the same event, making Clockwork Revolution's scheduling ambiguity particularly notable.