Summary

• The Knightling is an anticipated game scheduled for release in August 2025, heavily inspired by The Legend of Zelda franchise.
• Players will embody a young knight embarking on adventures filled with battles, exploration, and quests.
• The gameplay features a dynamic combat system, cel-shaded visuals, and peculiar NPCs reminiscent of those found in Zelda titles.

The upcoming game The Knightling is set for release on August 28, 2025. Its gameplay and stylistic elements are designed to engage players with a world that many fans of The Legend of Zelda will find familiar. Players will step into the character of a young knight on a quest to locate their missing mentor, starting off with merely a shield as they explore an open world while seeking to prove themselves worthy of being called a hero.

Throughout their journeys, players will navigate regions filled with secrets, facing off against both bandits and monsters along the way. The Knightling features an art style that echoes the cel-shading seen in Zelda games, and its open-world landscapes also share resemblance with the franchise. The combat mechanics allow players to engage enemies using the knight’s shield for blocking and parrying, likening its gameplay to mechanics present in Breath of the Wild, albeit showcasing a more frenetic combat style compared to the established franchise.

Although there’s still some time before the launch, a demo version of The Knightling is available for download on Steam.