There was confusion this week when steampunk action RPG The God Slayer was announced for Xbox Series X|S as well as PS5 and PC.
The game had been revealed as part of Sony’s China Hero Project programme, but there was no mention of the scheme in the title’s latest trailer.
This led us to assume that the project had expanded beyond the scope of PlayStation’s incubation initiative, and was now standing on its own two-feet. So far, all of the releases included in the support programme have enjoyed a period of timed console exclusivity.
But as we noted in our article update, maker Pathea Games contacted us to confirm the title is very much still under Sony’s wing.
Asked to clarify how the platform holder is assisting with the project, a spokesperson told us: “Sony is assisting the project with some game development support, marketing, and publishing.”
We asked if the game will enjoy a period of timed console exclusivity per PlayStation’s investment into it, but the dev was unable to comment.
It’s an interesting scenario overall: while Sony did upload the game’s various new trailers to its YouTube channel, it didn’t post about it on social media or the PS Blog. Moreover, the official China Hero Project account hasn’t posted about the game either.
But the game is still very much mentioned on the programme’s official website, as a “project currently in production”.
We’ll continue digging on this one because it is all a bit odd really.
We suppose with The God Slayer not due out until 2027, there’s plenty of time for a clearer picture to emerge. But so far, this China Hero Project title is being handled a little differently to the rest.
[source youtube.com, via youtube.com]
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As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.