Developer inXile Entertainment is releasing Clockwork Revolution in 2027, a first-person action RPG that targets fans waiting for BioShock 4. The game arrives as BioShock 4 remains without an official release date, more than 13 years after BioShock Infinite launched.
Clockwork Revolution uses a steampunk aesthetic and dystopian setting similar to BioShock Infinite. Players explore Avalon, a Victorian-inspired city with mechanical automatons and clockwork technology, where a divide between wealthy elites and working class drives the narrative. The protagonist, Morgan Vanette, is a customizable member of the Rotten Row Hooligans who uncovers manipulation by Lady Ironwood.
The game's core feature is a time-travel mechanic allowing players to alter past events and witness consequences in the present. inXile stated that player choices reshape Avalon, affecting characters, relationships, and entire neighborhoods.
Combat combines firearms with unique abilities. Players can manipulate time during encounters, hack automatons, and craft steampunk weapons and gadgets.
BioShock 4 faced development troubles. Reports in 2025 indicated the story failed internal review, leading to narrative overhaul and leadership changes at developer Cloud Chamber. The studio laid off more than 80 employees. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed disappointment with the timeline but said he felt renewed confidence after the shake-ups.
inXile originally announced Clockwork Revolution in June 2023 and showcased it again in June 2026. Microsoft confirmed a 2027 launch without specifying a date. The game releases on Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam with day-one Xbox Game Pass inclusion. Steam wishlisting is available. Preorders and pricing have not been announced.