Wolcen Studio just dropped a brand-new behind-the-scenes video titled “What is Project Pantheon”, offering the most in-depth look yet at their upcoming top-down extraction ARPG. The video dives into the game’s core concepts and creative direction, featuring commentary from Narrative Director Adam Dowden, Game Director Andrei Chirculete, and Art Director Elliot Bocxtaele.
Project Pantheon is shaping up to be a bold hybrid, combining the loot-driven chaos of a top-down action RPG with the high-stakes tension of an extraction game. Set in a haunting dark fantasy universe where every mythology is real, the game leans hard into world-building and visual storytelling. In this realm, “dead gods” serve as twisted, explorable monuments — each one promising rewards, danger, and lore soaked in myth.
The devs break down how Project Pantheon aims to push genre boundaries, from its hybrid gameplay design to its nightmarish, visceral art direction. This isn’t your standard dungeon run — it’s a brutal journey through divine decay and mythological ruin.
For fans hungry for a first taste of gameplay, the video delivers — though briefly. Wolcen Studio is still keeping most of the gameplay under wraps, but the teaser is enough to set the tone: tense, gritty, and deeply atmospheric. The video also reveals an early look at the mysterious symbol that will represent Project Pantheon when it officially launches.
This marks the most detailed look we’ve had at Project Pantheon so far, and it’s clear Wolcen Studio is swinging for the fences with a unique take on action RPGs. No release date yet, but if you’re a fan of myth-fueled fantasy, hardcore loot loops, and high-stakes extraction mechanics, this one’s firmly on the radar.