Indie gameThe Knightling, launching for PS5 and other platforms on August 28, is clearly inspired by Nintendo’s open world epicThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.The Knightlinghas been turning heads ever since its gameplay reveal trailer that showcased a gameplay style highly reminiscent of the belovedBreath of the Wild.
The Knightlingis set in the world of Clesseia. Players take on the role of the titular Knightling, who searches a hugeopen worldin search of their missing mentor. Something unique aboutThe Knightlingis that the player’s primary tool is a shield, not a sword, with the shield used for both combat and traversal. Over the course of the game,Knightlingplayers will unlock new abilities for the shield that will expand their arsenal of moves and make exploration that much easier.
Knightlingtrailershave always given offZelda: Breath of the Wildvibes, making it something that fans of Nintendo’s game should definitely keep an eye on. Players glide and surf their way around an open world that’s presented in a cartoony art style that is also similar to what’s on display inBreath of the Wild.Breath of the Wildis one of the highest-rated video games of all time, and so it makes sense that other titles are taking inspiration from it, though it means thatThe Knightlingalso has to do a lot to prove itself. With the game set to launch on August 28, fans don’t have to wait much longer to see if it lives up to the hype.
When is The Knightling Release Date?
WhenThe Knightlingreleases, it will be available for PC, PS5, and Xbox, giving fans on non-Nintendo platforms anotherZelda-like gameto check out. Originally, there were plans to releaseThe Knightlingon the Switch as well, but those plans have been axed. The developers described the choice to ditch the Switch 1 version of the game as a “difficult decision” but didn’t elaborate as to why the choice was made. While this is no doubt disappointing, at least Switch owners have actualZeldagames to play, while PC, PS5, and Xbox gamers do not.
In any case, what’s been shown ofThe Knightlingso far looks very promising, and it should be one of the moreexciting PS5 releases in August 2025. Here’s hoping it lives up to expectations come its release date on August 28.
