Holy gears and goggles! I just watched Clockwork Revolution's gameplay trailer at Xbox Showcase 2025, and my inner steampunk nerd is doing backflips! ⚙️🔥 After two years of radio silence since its 2023 reveal, inXile Entertainment finally dropped this glorious deep dive into their ambitious RPG – and trust me, it's WAY more than just "Wasteland with top hats." The sheer audacity to pivot from gritty post-apocalyptic turn-based combat to this? Mad respect. clockwork-revolution-steampunk-rpg-deep-dive-image-0

From Wasteland to Wonderland

Remember when inXile was all about isometric RPGs with tactical combat? Wasteland 3 was fantastic, sure... but Clockwork Revolution? It's like they took a quantum leap into a whole new dimension! The trailer shows first-person action with Dishonored-esque time manipulation powers – rewind bullets mid-air or fast-forward through enemy attacks? chef's kiss!

Gameplay Mechanics That'll Blow Your Goggles Off

Let's geek out over the deets:

  • Customization Galore: Victorian outfits with brass accents? Check. Weapon mods for your steam-powered rifle? Double-check.

  • Consequence-Driven Story: That moment where you sass some hot-headed NPC and accidentally get another character killed? Oof. RPG choices with real teeth!

  • Combat Shenanigans:

| Feature | Why It's Cool |

|---|---|

| Time Manipulation | Tactical rewind/fast-forward during fights |

| Environmental Kills | Steam pipes = explosive surprises |

| Gadget Combos | Chain abilities like temporal dominoes |

Fable Vibes in a Gearwork Paradise

Nobody told me this'd be hilarious! The trailer's got major Fable energy – cheeky humor meets clockwork grandeur. One scene showed a robot butler spilling tea (literally) with perfect comedic timing. Steampunk usually feels so serious, but here? It's like Jules Verne and Monty Python had a baby.

People Also Ask:

  • Will choices actually reshape Avalon? Trailer hints at faction reputations changing city districts!

  • How deep is time manipulation? Devs teased rewinding entire quest outcomes... game changer!

  • Xbox Game Pass release confirmed? Day one for Ultimate subscribers – cha-ching! 🎮

The Wait is Killing Me (Slowly)

That "coming in due time" release tease? Cruel. But knowing it'll hit Game Pass immediately softens the blow. The trailer drenched every frame in sublime steampunk – floating cities, whirring automatons, citizens in corsets and goggles... it's everything I've ever wanted from a Bioshock-meets-Dishonored lovechild.

So here's my burning question for fellow gearheads: If you could steal ONE ability from Clockwork Revolution's world – time manipulation, steam-powered gadgets, or sarcastic robot companions – what would you take into reality? My steam-whistle heart needs answers... and maybe a cold compress after that trailer. 🔥🧐