No Rest for the Wicked is a dark fantasy RPG set in a world on the brink of destruction. The year is 841, and the death of King Harold throws the kingdom into chaos. A power struggle rages between treacherous rulers and vicious rebels as an ancient plague turns the land’s inhabitants into monstrous creatures. Users take on the mantle of an undefined protagonist as they navigate this dangerous landscape. Details about his motives and origin remain shrouded in secrecy, and only at the end will users receive answers to their questions. Combat is a core element of gameplay and is described as visceral» and «precise, suggesting a demanding and potentially unforgiving experience.