The Relic: First Guardian Wiki - FAQ
Is the game available on all platforms yet?
Not yet -- it launched July 31, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam only. Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 versions are confirmed for later in Summer 2026, but no specific date has been announced.
What are the Brutals?
The official term for the game's 70-80 confirmed boss encounters. Many are not monsters by birth -- they're people who starved or were cursed into their current forms, a central storytelling theme rather than a cosmetic detail.
How does stamina work in combat?
Stamina is reserved exclusively for defense and dodging -- attacks carry no stamina cost at all. Skills instead operate purely on cooldowns with no resource consumption.
Is loot randomized or can I get duplicates?
No duplicates exist -- every single weapon and armor piece in the game exists only once in the entire world, making each one a genuinely unique find.
Is there traditional XP-based leveling?
No -- progression instead runs through a relic-based system with over 70 unique passive effects that can be freely swapped and recombined, letting you tailor your build on the fly rather than committing to a fixed XP allocation.
Is the game experiencing technical issues?
Yes, and the developers have been direct about it -- six patches have been released since the July 31 launch specifically targeting technical and performance issues, with more explicitly promised.