Clockwork Revolution aims high: Brian Fargo says it’s the most complex project of his career

The steampunk RPG from inXile is shaping up to be one of the major Xbox releases.

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From its initial presentation, it was clear that we were facing an ambitious proposal, but now that feeling is reinforced even more after Brian Fargo’s statements, one of the most influential figures in the studio. His trajectory in role-playing games is known to all, and the fact that he himself highlights this development above the rest does not go unnoticed.

The team’s presence at the PC Gaming Show has served to shed a little more light on the game’s creative approach and the project’s real scope. However, most of the content is still under lock and key, which increases the interest around a title designed for Xbox Series and Windows from day one in Game Pass.

Clockwork Revolution is inXile’s most complex project

During his intervention, Fargo wanted to make it clear that Clockwork Revolution represents a huge leap for the studio. He explained that the character creation system, world structure, and NPC behavior form a much more elaborate base than in previous works. He also highlighted the game’s tone, noting that the studio’s darker humor is present from start to finish.

Chad Moore, project director, added that one of the key points is the mechanics that allow you to go back in time, alter events, and see how those changes are reflected in the environment, characters, and situations.

When will it be released?

According to him, this structure has required reimagining how the world will respond to each player action. Although there is still no closed date, Fargo assured that it will arrive “when the time is right“, reinforcing the idea of a development that does not want to rush. For Xbox players, the wait promises to be worth it.