Winds of Arcana: Ruination hits Xbox Game Pass

Developer Brewed Games and publisher 1312 Interactive have launched their dark fantasy Metroidvania, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, on Xbox Game Pass. Subscribers can jump into the side-scrolling action on Xbox Series X/S and PC starting this week, with access granted across Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass tiers.

The release features full support for the Xbox Play Anywhere initiative, which allows console, handheld, and cloud players to take their active characters and save files on the go. Along with the subscription launch, the teams released a brand-new trailer on YouTube. For desktop players who prefer to own their games directly, the title is also available to purchase on PC via Steam.

Flexible combat and full voice acting

The game sets players on an adventure as they take on the role of Aryn, who has been tasked with finding his comrades. The side-scrolling campaign focuses heavily on exploration, pushing players to fight past enemies and hunt for hidden pathways.

Instead of forcing players into a specific combat class, Winds of Arcana: Ruination relies on keeping your inventory flexible. Players can mix physical weapons like the legendary Master Sword or the powerful Lich Hammer with magic attacks depending on the enemy you face. The entire campaign is also fully voiced, with a dedicated cast handling the dialogue lines rather than relying on silent text windows.

Upgrading magic and movement in a broken world

Getting through the 2.5D environments requires hunting for combat and platforming upgrades. Tracking down hidden Soul Crests lets players tap into the abilities of past warriors to gain new magic attacks.

For traversal, you need to collect relics called Artifices. Finding items unlocks a glider, a grappling hook, and the ability to create temporary platforms mid-air. Players will need to use these tools to cross wide chasms, solve puzzles, and access locked off parts of the map.

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