Tainted Grail: Fantasy RPG Nears Major Milestone with Approaching 1.0 Launch

If you’re navigating the gaming world these days, you know that launching a fantasy RPG that really makes waves is no small feat, whether you’re a scrappy indie developer or a giant studio with money to burn. Recently, Avowed attempted to make its mark, but if it didn’t quite meet your expectations, it might be time to turn your attention to Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon. This promising title has spent about two years in early access and has just rolled out a significant update. As it inches closer to its anticipated full release later this year, you can dive into its latest chapter right now, all thanks to a fresh demo available on Steam.

For those just tuning in, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a first-person RPG that evokes a Skyrim vibe and follows a similar trajectory to Avowed by Obsidian. It’s been a long haul through early access, but for Questline, the game’s developers, crafting something of this scale and depth as an independent studio involves time and patience. With the hefty 0.9 update now available, they’re moving rapidly towards the game’s official launch.

This update is packed with exciting content for Tainted Grail players. You’ll find the nearly finished version of the prologue and the entirety of Act 1, which provides around 20 hours of gameplay, according to Questline. New bosses and NPCs, enriched storytelling, and a slew of loot items are just some of the treats players will discover in this segment of the game.

Exploring the game, you’ll find many hallmark RPG features like a romance system, a photo mode, farming, housing, and a revamped character creation tool. Plus, there are fresh tracks added to the soundtrack, brutal finishing moves for combat, and even “mini cutscenes” during intense boss battles.

Across the board, the update has seen enhancements in areas like combat balance, spell summoning, weather effects, lighting, UI, and the skills system, along with crafting improvements—quite the extensive overhaul.

This needs to be the case, seeing as it’s the last big leap toward the full release. Questline is gearing up to see Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon hit the shelves officially by Q2 2025, so we anticipate it arriving in about three months or so.

The game is still available for purchase in early access, offering a rich palette of content for you to explore. But if you’re holding out until the final release, don’t worry—there’s a new demo now live on Steam that lets you sample the enhanced RPG for free. Head over to its Steam page to find out more and give it a whirl.

For further interest, take a look at our compilations of top-tier fantasy games and our favorite Skyrim alternatives. Keep up with our coverage on Google News for the latest in PC gaming news, reviews, and guides. And don’t hesitate to join our lively community Discord, where you can discuss this story with our team and fellow readers.