Is combat more Soulslike or character action?

Direct answer

PlayStation's hands-on says it occupies a line between both styles. That comparison should not be expanded into unconfirmed death, checkpoint or difficulty mechanics.

What is not confirmed

This answer is intentionally limited to what the cited primary source establishes. It does not rely on fan-maintained lists, retailer placeholders, edited trailer cuts, leaks, or assumptions imported from other action RPGs.

How this answer will be updated

The page will be checked after the dedicated summer State of Play, material store-page changes, and the retail launch. New details will be added only when they answer this exact question; separate search intents will keep their own URLs to avoid overlap.

Primary source

PlayStation hands-on, last checked July 31, 2026. The linked combat hub provides the surrounding guide context.