Crimson Moon is an action RPG from ProbablyMonsters set to launch on September 1 in North America and September 2 in Japan, priced at 2,490 yen for the base game on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Crimson Moon is a dark gothic action RPG from ProbablyMonsters, the independent company founded by former Bungie CEO Harold Ryan. It was first announced at a State of Play in February 2026 with a fall release planned, and it appeared as a playable demo at Summer Game Fest Play Days 2026 in Los Angeles. The game is set in the ruined city of Gildenarch, where the player is a Nephilim, a hybrid of human and angel, fighting demons, the undead, and vampires through melee combat, mystical powers, and angelic transformations.
The game supports two-player online co-op, with difficulty and enemy composition changing from single-player mode. Missions are designed for repeated play, with higher difficulty yielding better rewards. The base game costs 2,490 yen on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A Deluxe Edition at 3,750 yen adds the Ritual Armor Set, the Axe of the Gods weapon ornament, and later-released expansion content.
ProbablyMonsters positions Crimson Moon as part of its focus on AA games with AAA sensibilities, alongside Nekome: Nazi Hunter, a stealth revenge action game set in 1941. The release date was confirmed on August 5, 2026, with North America getting the game a day earlier than Japan due to time zones.
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Sep 2
ProbablyMonsters released Crimson Moon on September 2, 2026, for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The gothic 3D action RPG, developed by Team Metal, was first announced during a State of Play presentation in February 2026 with a fall release window. Players take on the role of a Nephilim, a hybrid of human and angel, fighting for the Crimson Moon Knights to defend the fallen land of Guildenark against demonic forces. The game features soulslike melee combat, two-player online co-op, high-risk high-reward missions, and dynamic difficulty adjustment that scales rewards to challenge. Shortly after launch, players reported the inability to freely remap keyboard and controller buttons, plus camera control issues. ProbablyMonsters acknowledged the complaints on official X and Steam News, stating that developer Team Metal is working on a quick initial implementation of keybinding, with a preview image shared and a promise to deliver an early version within the week. The studio also directed players to a known issues page for other reported problems. According to SteamDB, the game peaked at 10,273 concurrent players, while Steam reviews sat at 56% positive out of about 1,300 reviews, earning a mixed status.
Aug 5
ProbablyMonsters announced on August 5, 2026 that its action RPG Crimson Moon will launch on September 2 in Japan, with a September 1 release in North America due to time zone differences. The game is a dark gothic action adventure set in the ruined city of Gildenarch, where the player takes on the role of a Nephilim, a hybrid of human and angel created to protect humanity. Players battle demons, the undead, and vampires through melee combat, using weapons, mystical powers, and angelic transformations. The game supports two-player online co-op, with difficulty and enemy composition changing from single-player mode, allowing previously played missions to feel fresh. Missions are designed for repeated play, with higher difficulty yielding better rewards. The base game costs 2,490 yen on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A Deluxe Edition priced at 3,750 yen includes the Ritual Armor Set, the Axe of the Gods weapon ornament, and later-released expansion content. The title was first announced at State of Play in February 2026 with a fall release planned.
Jun 15
ProbablyMonsters, the independent game company founded by former Bungie CEO Harold Ryan, showed two new titles at Summer Game Fest Play Days 2026 in Los Angeles. Nekome: Nazi Hunter is a stealth revenge action game set in 1941, and Crimson Moon is a bloody gothic action RPG. Both games reflect the company's focus on AA games with AAA sensibilities.