ChillyRoom Unveils Loulan: The Cursed Sand for PC and PS5

ChillyRoom has announced Loulan: The Cursed Sand, a single-player action-adventure RPG set against the ancient backdrop of the Silk Road. The game, coming to PC and PlayStation 5, introduces players to a world where myth and ruin intertwine under the desert sun.

The story centers on the Cursed Sand, a skeletal warrior burdened with forgotten memories and the ability to control sand. His journey through the lost kingdom of Loulan is both a search for his beloved princess and a confrontation with the forces that doomed their realm.

Combat unfolds from a top-down perspective, mixing deliberate melee exchanges with large-scale encounters that challenge timing and positioning. Players can switch between two forms — bone and sand — each offering distinct combat and exploration techniques. The environment plays a crucial role, with shifting terrain and sand-based powers opening paths, solving puzzles, and reshaping strategy mid-battle.

The trailer showcases detailed level design and fluid motion, with visuals that suggest the use of Unreal Engine 5. While the engine’s stutter issues have affected other projects, early footage of Loulan appears smooth and stable, hinting at technical polish uncommon for a debut reveal.

There is no confirmed release window yet, though ChillyRoom’s presentation suggests a focused, story-driven experience rather than a sprawling open world. Its blend of mythic tone, tactile combat, and sharp presentation gives Loulan: The Cursed Sand a distinct identity within the growing field of independent action RPGs.