Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Launches March 16, 2026 on PS5 and Steam as Open-World Action RPG -- Mobile Expansion March 23

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launched on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on March 16, 2026, followed by a full cross-platform rollout to iOS, Android, and additional PC access on March 23, 2026. Developed by Netmarble F&C using Unreal Engine 5 and published by Netmarble, the free-to-play open-world action RPG features an original story set in The Seven Deadly Sins universe, a franchise with over 55 million manga copies sold worldwide.

Players control Prince Tristan, son of Meliodas and Elizabeth, and new character Tioreh as they navigate a Britannia disrupted by time-space collisions, guided by the Book of Stars and scholar Clotho. Combat uses real-time tag-based mechanics with up to four elemental heroes sharing one health bar. Exploration includes climbing, gliding, crafting, cooking, fishing, and fast travel. The full anime voice cast returns alongside gacha systems for hero collection.

Release Timeline: PS5 and Steam First, Mobile and PC Expansion One Week Later

PlayStation 5 and Steam versions became available first on March 16, 2026. The grand launch expanded access to iOS, Android, and PC via Google Play Games on March 23, 2026. Earlier plans targeted January 2026 but shifted following a closed beta test held from October 30 to November 5, 2025, and a public beta on January 28, 2026. A launch trailer debuted on February 24, 2026. The staged rollout prioritized console and PC for stability, based on closed beta feedback.

Story: Prince Tristan, Tioreh, and the Fractured Britannia

The plot centers on Prince Tristan of Liones, son of Meliodas and Elizabeth, and a new character named Tioreh exploring a fractured Britannia altered by time and space collisions. A discovered pendant activates a chain of changes including extinct creatures, black corruption, and returning characters such as Hawk. Scholar Clotho guides the quest amid multiverse threats and time-travel elements.

The Book of Stars serves as a central narrative object driving the story forward. The plot bridges the original anime and its sequel, with familiar characters reappearing in new contexts shaped by the time-space disruptions. The story is entirely original to this game and was not adapted from the manga.

Real-Time Tag Combat with Elemental Heroes

Players control up to four elemental heroes sharing one health bar in real-time tag-based combat. Mechanics include combos, specials, dashes, team swaps, and combination skills. Closed beta feedback led to upgrades in combat pacing and control responsiveness before launch. The system rewards quickswap timing and elemental pairing between team members.

Open-World Britannia and Exploration Mechanics

Exploration covers a vast seamless Britannia with climbing, gliding, underwater traversal, crafting, cooking, fishing, and fast travel via stones. Co-op partying supports multiplayer engagement while gacha elements enable hero collection. The game emphasizes customizable team compositions and diverse weapon options. Unreal Engine 5 drives the visual fidelity of the environments across all platforms.

Gacha System and Hero Collection

The game includes gacha systems for hero collection tied to the Seven Deadly Sins character roster and new original characters introduced in Origin. Pre-registration opened across platforms including the official website, Google Play, and the App Store, with milestone rewards unlocked based on registration counts.

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