Serbia – June 18, 2025 - Developer WATT Studio unveiled today Tsarevna — a third-person action slasher that combines precise sword combat with the elegance of classical ballet, set in a dark fantasy world shaped by Slavic folklore.
Players take on the role of the Tsarevna, a young warrior and heir to a fallen dynasty. Armed with a magical blade forged from emotion itself, she battles through hordes of creatures drawn from myth — wraiths, mermaids, forest spirits — as she seeks vengeance and truth in a world scarred by a long-forgotten cataclysm.
Additionally WATT Studio has released a new trailer teasing what gamers can look forward to ahead of its launch on PC via Steam in 2026.
Tsarevna Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEAe604BZHE
Combat is a Dance
Tsarevna’s core combat system is built around choreographed motion captured from world-renowned ballerina Alyona Kovalyova, principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet. Every spin, leap, and strike flows with balletic precision — turning every fight into a deadly performance.
A Story Forged from Ashes
Set in the aftermath of a dark and fractured era, Tsarevna leads players on a journey through enchanted and forsaken realms — from the depths of the Underworld to the skybound lands of Iriy. Along the way, players will confront ancient deities, unlock the Tsarevna’s forgotten past, and uncover the cost of wielding power rooted in grief and beauty.
Key Features:
● The first ballet-inspired slasher game, blending folklore and fine art
● Emotion-driven magic and fluid melee combat with parries, combos, and movement-based spells
● A dark fantasy world inspired by Slavic mythology and pagan legend
● Stunning motion capture animation by a professional prima ballerina
● Atmospheric storytelling across cursed villages, ruined temples, and divine realms
● Optional encounters with gods — seek their favor or challenge their rule
For Tsarevna news and updates please follow WATT Studio on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and X. Tsarevna will launch on PC in 2026.
Press Contact:
Zac Gunnell (on behalf of WATT Studio)
zac.gunnell@gmail.com
About WATT Studio
WATT Studio is an independent game developer bringing together traditional arts and modern interactive design. With a focus on visual storytelling and cultural depth, their upcoming slasher Tsarevna reimagines the genre through the language of classical ballet and Slavic myth.
Additional Information:
● Title: Tsarevna
● Genre: Action / Slasher / Dark Fantasy
● Platforms: PC (Steam)
● Developer: WATT Studio
● Release Date: 11-2026
● Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3348640/Tsarevna/
● https://youtu.be/jEAe604BZHE?si=qfWqxU5yfapmLDmm
● https://linkedin.com/company/wattstudio
● Instagram https://www.instagram.com/watt.studio
● TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@wattstudio
● X (Twitter) https://x.com/Wattstudiogames
● LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/wattstudio