Clockwork Revolution is now targeting a 2027 release on Xbox Series X|S and PC. That timing drops it right into the BioShock gap, with BioShock 4 still sitting there without a release date, gameplay footage, or much of an update at all, even though it’s been more than 13 years since BioShock Infinite and 2K announced BioShock 4 back in 2019.
It’s set in Avalon, where you play as Morgan Vanette and start uncovering how Lady Ironwood bent history to hold onto power. The BioShock comparisons are easy enough to see, but the game doesn’t sound like a straight copy. Automatons, clockwork tech, class conflict, time travel, branching dialogue, character creation, RPG systems, and what the developers are calling “visual reactivity” push it in a bigger direction.
BioShock 4, meanwhile, hasn’t exactly inspired confidence. Reports in 2025 said the project failed an internal story review, which led to a narrative overhaul, leadership changes at Cloud Chamber, layoffs affecting more than 80 employees, and yet another delay. Strauss Zelnick reportedly said he was disappointed by the timeline, though also more confident after the shake-up.
If you’re still waiting on BioShock 4, Clockwork Revolution looks like one to watch. So does Welcome to Brightville, a 2027 immersive sim for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S with a “mana-punk” label, an automaton lead, magic-based combat, and a steampunk-cyberpunk-musical style that’s getting similar comparisons. Still, going by trailers and interviews alone, neither Clockwork Revolution nor Welcome to Brightville is some official BioShock replacement.
Clockwork Revolution is set to arrive on Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2027.
Author: Emmanuel Pina
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