Publisher Saber and developer Twirlbound today announced The Knightling for 2025.

This charming-looking “fantasy action-adventure game featuring a mix of exploration, questing, combat and platforming in a semi-open world,” will release on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch next year.

According to the press release, you’ll play as the titular Knightling who takes up the mighty Sir Lionstone’s shield after his mysterious disappearance.

” Explore the enchanting lands of Clesseia, battle monsters and bandits, unearth the realm’s long-lost secrets, and unlock the extraordinary powers of Sir Lionstone’s mighty shield. Who says you need a sword to save the day?! “

The Knightling doesn’t wield any offensive weapons, instead opting to just use the massive shield of Sir Lionstone. “Use the shield’s might to block, bash, parry, and create openings in your enemies’s defenses, then finish the job with huge attacks and combos,” says the blurb.

The shield can also be used to slide around the world, which sounds pretty cool.