“The most complex game I’ve ever worked on.” Legendary Fallout dev making Xbox’s Clockwork Revolution teases crazy depth — and a feature I’m dying to see

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I’ve noticed Xbox Game Studios has been consistently releasing large-scale RPGs lately – titles like Avowed, Grounded 2, and the upcoming The Outer Worlds 2, often with Obsidian Entertainment at the helm. But their next big RPG isn’t coming from Obsidian; it’s Clockwork Revolution, being developed by inXile Entertainment, the team behind Wasteland 3.

Clockwork Revolution is the first game inXile entertainment has completely developed as part of Microsoft, following Microsoft’s acquisition of the studio in 2018. First announced in 2023, the game was recently showcased at the Xbox Games Showcase, offering a detailed look at how players will create characters, customize their abilities, and experience the gameplay.

Clockwork Revolution is an upcoming first-person shooter set in the sprawling, steampunk city of Avalon. The game features time travel and centers around a conflict between the city’s rich elite and its struggling working class. It looks promising and could be one of the most exciting games released in a long time.

During the recent PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, inXile Entertainment’s CEO, Brian Fargo, spoke briefly about their upcoming game, highlighting its intricate and detailed RPG elements.

This is by far the most complicated game I’ve ever been involved with. We’ve put a lot of effort into character creation and making the game world truly react to your choices – as you can see from the trailer, it’s a dark and often funny experience. And that trailer only shows a small fraction of what’s in store, including the world itself, the gameplay, and the unique characters you’ll encounter.

When someone with Brian Fargo’s experience says something, it carries weight. He’s a long-time RPG developer, famous for starting Interplay Entertainment and leading the creation of the original *Fallout* and *Fallout 2* as executive producer. He also directed the first *Wasteland* game and oversaw the development of *Wasteland 2* and *Wasteland 3*.

Chad Moore, the game director of Clockwork Revolution, joined Fargo to discuss how they’re making the game world of Avalon visibly react to players’ time travel. He explained that inXile wants players to *see* the consequences of their actions, not just hear about them, though this is adding complexity to development.

Moore explained that they’re significantly increasing the game’s complexity by allowing players to travel to the past and change events with their decisions, creating a dynamic and reactive world.

As you can see in the trailer, the game visually changes based on your choices. Statues and banners on famous buildings will appear, disappear, or change to reflect the history you create. It would be great to see even more detailed visual reactions to your decisions in future trailers.

I’m dying to see more of that “visual reactivity”

Clockwork Revolution looks fantastic based on what we’ve seen, but I’m particularly impressed by the way the game visually responds to player choices, as Fargo and Moore discussed.

Great RPGs like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 already respond well to player choices, influencing how characters act and how the game’s systems work. However, seeing game worlds visibly *change* based on what you do is incredibly rare – it truly feels like a step forward and could be considered a whole new level of immersion.

Clockwork Revolution has quickly become one of my most anticipated games. I’m especially excited to see just how detailed and responsive the game’s world will be, and I’m hoping it will be a standout feature that makes the RPG truly special.

The release date for Clockwork Revolution hasn’t been announced yet, but the developers at Fargo and inXile have hinted it’s coming eventually. Recent rumors suggest a 2026 launch. No matter when it arrives, the game will be available on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC with Xbox Game Pass (including PC Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate) from day one, as it’s published by Microsoft.

FAQ

Is Clockwork Revolution coming to PS5?

Currently, Clockwork Revolution is only confirmed to release on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. A PlayStation 5 version might be possible in the future, either when the game first comes out or at a later time, but there are no plans for it right now.

Is Clockwork Revolution an open-world game?

Whether Clockwork Revolution will be a truly open-world game is still unknown. However, some parts of the trailers suggest it will likely feature areas where players can explore and move around freely, offering a less structured experience.

Is Clockwork Revolution a BioShock game?

While Clockwork Revolution shares a similar look and feel with BioShock Infinite, it’s not actually a BioShock game. The developers at inXile were clearly inspired by the BioShock series when creating it.

Is Clockwork Revolution multiplayer?

The official store pages for Clockwork Revolution confirm it’s designed as a single-player experience, meaning you won’t find any multiplayer features.

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2025-12-06 02:10