Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent launches June 7, 2027 on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $34.99.
Release date and platforms
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent releases on June 7, 2027 across three platforms:
| Platform | Storefront |
|---|---|
| PC | Steam |
| PlayStation 5 | PlayStation Store |
| Xbox Series X|S | Xbox Store |
The game was shadow-dropped during the PC Gaming Show 2026 — announced and made available to wishlist simultaneously. No specific launch time has been confirmed for the 2027 release.
Note: The existing file listed only PC and Xbox Series X|S. PS5 is also confirmed based on the source page.
What is Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent?
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent is developed by Artefacts Studio and published by New Tales. It is the first video game adaptation of the Descent board game franchise — a dungeon-crawling tabletop series published by Fantasy Flight Games that has been running since 2005.
The game is framed as a standalone prequel to Descent: Legends of the Dark (the 2021 board game). You don't need prior knowledge of the tabletop franchise or the Descent IP to follow the story — but fans will recognize the Terrinoth setting.
The story follows a group of adventurers fighting against an occult master who is attempting to use an ancient relic to plunge the realm of Terrinoth into darkness. It's a classic fantasy setup, which fits the board game's dungeon-crawl DNA.
Gameplay
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent is turn-based tactical combat with co-op built into the design from the start. The campaign spans four chapters made up of 20 self-contained dungeons — each designed to feel like a "one-night" session, similar to how board game sessions are typically structured.
Key mechanical pillars:
- Positioning — terrain and placement matter significantly in each encounter
- Environmental advantages — the game rewards using the dungeon layout tactically
- Synergy attacks — character-specific abilities that chain together when used in coordination with your party
Both solo and full co-op play are supported. The exact player count for co-op hasn't been specified beyond "up to party size," but the board game design suggests a small-group focus (2–4 players is typical for Descent adaptations).
Editions and price
Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent is priced at $34.99 — a mid-budget release that fits the scale of a tactical RPG from a mid-sized studio. No premium or collector's editions have been announced.
Is Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent on Xbox Game Pass or PS Plus?
Not announced. As of June 2026, no subscription service availability has been confirmed for Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, or Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement timeline
- PC Gaming Show 2026 — Shadow-dropped during the show, announced alongside its release date and platform list (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S).