Tides of Annihilation
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Release dates by platform
- PS52026
- PC2026
- Xbox Series2026
Last official trailer: 07/09/2026 (32 days ago)
Also known as: Tides of Annihilation ToA, Eclipse Glow Games
New franchise from Eidos-Montréal, still without a precise release window.
Tides of Annihilation is #26 in the HypeTracker ranking, steady this week, with 23 M measured views, including +101 k over the last 7 days. Its hype comes 71% from official and media trailers.
This week in the comments
This week's discussion is almost entirely driven by a comedic video from a British streamer exploit-hunting in an unreleased build, generating a huge wave of British-culture jokes rather than game-focused talk. A few comments flag the sponsored nature of the video and a sense of visual déjà-vu.
Spiff, the accidental outsourced QA department
A running joke about Spiff acting as unpaid QA dominates the week's most-liked comments (several past 500 likes), far outweighing any actual game discussion.
An avalanche of so-British jokes
Tea, the British Museum, London turned warzone: roughly a third of this week's comments riff comedically on English stereotypes, carried by the top-liked comments (#1, #9).
Editing and music praised
Several well-received comments praise the boss-fight editing and the drum & bass track choice, a recurring compliment concentrated this week on this specific video.
Doubts about the video being a disguised ad
A minority of comments criticize the video as mostly ad placement without a real exploit payoff — fresh skepticism that surfaced this week.
"Seen this 50 times already"
A few voices call the game visually generic, a direct echo of the broader cross-game comparison debate covered in the global analysis.
Top reactions and controversies
Comparisons everywhere
Dominant takeSince the announcement, the community consistently describes the game as a mashup of DMC, Final Fantasy XVI, Stellar Blade, Elden Ring and Shadow of the Colossus — an almost automatic reflex in every new video.
The face-change controversy
ControversySince the August 2026 preview, part of the community accuses the devs of "sanitizing" Gwendolyn/Mordred's face and toning down certain physical details, despite official denials blaming lighting.
The Jennifer English pedigree
Dominant takeInstant recognition of the Shadowheart/Maelle voice sparked massive, recurring enthusiasm, before her replacement (P3) became a topic of its own.
"Asian developers are cooking"
Dominant takeA steady stream of praise celebrates the rise of Chinese/Korean studios (Wukong, Phantom Blade Zero), with this game seen as a new example of that wave.
The endless wait for a release date
Dominant takeWith every new video since late 2025, the same request keeps coming back: a release date, again and again, with no answer.
"No disc, no buy"
ControversyThe Gamescom trailer triggered a massive campaign demanding a physical edition, opposed by a few voices who see all-digital as acceptable.
History — sentiment over time
- Tides of Annihilation - Announce Trailer
- Tides of Annihilation: The First Preview
- Tides of Annihilation - Gamescom 2026 Trailer
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Tides of Annihilation — quick answers
How many views do Tides of Annihilation's trailers have?
As of 09/10/2026, Tides of Annihilation totals 23 M measured views: 16.3 M from official and media trailers, 6.7 M from creator buzz.
When does Tides of Annihilation release?
Tides of Annihilation is expected 2026 on PS5 · PC · Xbox Series.
When was the last official Tides of Annihilation trailer?
The most recent official video counted for Tides of Annihilation was published on 07/09/2026 — 32 days ago.
How hyped is Tides of Annihilation?
Tides of Annihilation ranks #26 of 83 tracked games by measured views, with hype level “Moderate”.
Is Tides of Annihilation worth the hype?
Tides of Annihilation ranks #26 out of 83 tracked games on HypeTracker, with 23 M measured views. Its hype is measured from real views, not claimed. Player-side, comment analysis leans positive (65% positive).
Is Tides of Annihilation's hype dying down?
Tides of Annihilation's hype is steady: 101 k views gained over the last 7 days, ranking position mostly unchanged.
Is Tides of Annihilation ToA the same game as Tides of Annihilation?
Yes — Tides of Annihilation is also known as Tides of Annihilation ToA, Eclipse Glow Games.
What do players think of Tides of Annihilation?
Based on an analysis of 18 k YouTube comments, opinion on Tides of Annihilation currently stands at 65% positive and 10% negative.
Why is Tides of Annihilation controversial?
The face-change controversy — Since the August 2026 preview, part of the community accuses the devs of "sanitizing" Gwendolyn/Mordred's face and toning down certain physical details, despite official denials blaming lighting.