Vindictus: Defying Fate heads to PS5 and PC in 2027

Vindictus: Defying Fate is coming to PS5 and PC in 2027. NEXON released a new cinematic trailer and detailed Lann, Fiona and new scythe hero Noctia.

FireGhost

November 14, 2026, 04:10 PM5 min read

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Vindictus: Defying Fate is coming to PS5 and PC in 2027. NEXON's November 12 PlayStation Blog post confirms the action RPG is heading to PS5 alongside Steam, and a day later NEXON released a new cinematic trailer called "Let the Righteous Judge."

The game is a new take on Vindictus, the 2010 online action game known as Mabinogi Heroes in Korea. NEXON has been on a roll lately, with ARC Raiders passing 17 million sales as we reported last week.

Heroes fighting in a ruined town in Vindictus: Defying Fate — Vindictus: Defying Fate is due in 2027 (Source: NEXON (Steam))

What kind of game is Defying Fate?

Vindictus: Defying Fate is set in a dark medieval fantasy world inspired by Celtic mythology. Lead director Dongseok Oh writes on the PlayStation Blog that combat is the heart of the game. The team picks a weapon first for every hero, then builds the character around it.

Vindictus: Defying Fate at a glance

Developer and publisher: NEXON
Genre: Action RPG
Platforms: PC (Steam) and PS5
Release: 2027
Heroes: Lann, Fiona, Delia, Karok and newcomer Noctia
New trailer: "Let the Righteous Judge" (November 13)

Each hero plays differently. Lann relies on dodging instead of guarding and chains dodges to close in. Fiona blocks with her shield and counterattacks. Delia builds up power for a devastating blow, while Karok absorbs hits and enters contests of strength.

Timing matters. NEXON says survival means learning how enemies move. Depending on your hero, you can parry, block or dodge at the right moment, then punish with a heavy counterattack. You also craft your own weapons and customize your outfit and look.

A dark passage in Vindictus: Defying Fate — The world draws on Celtic mythology (Source: NEXON (Steam))

What is in the new cinematic trailer?

Gematsu's report on the Let the Righteous Judge trailer says the new video offers a first look at the hidden truths shaping the story. It is set in Ainle, a city destroyed overnight. Inven Global's cinematic trailer coverage adds that Lann and Alice explore the ruins while Goblins and the Fomor legion hold the city.

The same report details Noctia, the game's first original character. She did not appear in the original Vindictus. She wields a massive scythe and fights alongside her soul companion, Vespera.

Story and regions

On the continent of Taranúil, humans and Fomors have been at war for ages. A prophecy says the gates of paradise will open when one race wipes out the other. You play a new recruit of the Kalbram Mercenaries who uncovers a shadowy plot beneath the old conflict. Regions shown so far include the frontline village of Colhen, the Northern Ruins, the icy Hoarfrost Hollow and the ruined city of Ainle.

A rocky valley landscape in Vindictus: Defying Fate — One of the regions you will explore (Source: NEXON (Steam))

What does it mean for players?

The PS5 reveal makes it clear the game will not stay PC-only. The main story is a solo journey, but NEXON is also preparing multiplayer content for taking on huge threats together. RPG Site's trailer report describes it as a free-to-play online action RPG.

Demand for tough boss fights and deep combat systems is high this year, as Phantom Blade Zero selling 4 million in 72 hours showed. Another big online game from Asia, Sea of Remnants' closed beta, starts on December 3. You can wishlist Vindictus: Defying Fate on Steam and the PS Store now.

The PS5 audience is huge, too. With PS5 sales passing 100 million units, console launches are more attractive than ever for PC-first publishers like NEXON. Expect more details once the release date and business model are locked in.