Hello Knights!
We are delighted to finally say it out loud! On April 20th, you will embark on this awesome and fiery adventure that is Ember Knights. If you are hearing about our game for the first time today, welcome! You are about to enjoy a thrilling rogue-lite experience, set in a colorful yet endangered universe which (we hope) you will be able to save!
Discover the Ember Knights Early Access Gameplay Trailer
About the Early Access
For those of you who have played our demo before, you will find a lot of things have changed in the Nexus. Thanks to your feedback and after months of hard work, the gameplay has been polished, a multitude of skills and relics have been added, the interface has been completely reworked and even the overall look of the game is different! We are especially happy with how the game currently feels, and we will use the time of the Early Access to further improve upon it. That means even more content, including new weapons, skills, worlds, enemies and gameplay features! Of course, we will still be counting on your invaluable feedback along the way.
So, what can you hope to find on the 20th of April release?
Ember Knights Early Access brings you:
- A solo or coop adventure for up to 4 players.
- The first 3 biomes: Scoggfirth, the Steadfast Citadel, and Wightsbury.
- 22 monsters, many of which with their elite and champion versions.
- Several mini bosses, each with 4 versions per biome (good luck with the Plague Bringer, hehe), and one big area boss per biome.
- The first two weapons: the sword and the bow, and a powerful arsenal consisting of 12 base skills, including “frost wall”, “arcane bolts”, “blast bomb” and “knight’s charge”.
- Over 60 game changing gems and relics, specifically designed to improve the effects of your skills and allow you to develop hundreds of unique builds and synergies.
If you liked what you saw in our video trailer and you think you’re up to the challenge, we would like to know! You can Wishlist Ember Knights right here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1135230/Ember_Knights/
Starting Tips
Because we are nice.
- Use the environment to your advantage, dodge before you strike, kite your enemies and most importantly, prioritize your targets as some of them can spawn even more monsters!
- Your enemies come in several versions of themselves: normal, elites, and champions. Learn their patterns, skills and special moves, and the best way to counter them…
- Slash the relevant elements on the terrain to uncover food and coins, and take your time to grab them, they won't disappear.
- When faced with a choice for the next room, always balance your immediate needs with your long term goals. Health is always helpful, but choosing a relic might be more beneficial in the long run.
- Use your skills appropriately. All skills can (and should) be properly timed to yield devastating results.
- …Cast “Ember fire” on an apple to instantly bake a delicious apple pie! Try it on a chicken drumstick!
Frequently Asked Questions
What new features does the Early Access bring compared to the demo?
We added two new biomes, each with 8 new monsters and bosses. The monsters now have elite and champion versions, and some of them have several types. Several mini-bosses have also been added, and each biome has one main boss.
A new weapon has been added, the mighty Bow, as well as 6 new skills and dozens of new relics.
You can now discover the story line and meet new characters. Finally, there is a new hub in the Nexus.
How long does it take to complete the game?
The Early Access offers over 10 hours of gameplay to defeat the 3rd world boss and unlock all skills and relics. But it might take much longer, especially for unexperienced rogue-lite players. We also plan to add new content throughtout the Early Access.
In which languages will the game be available at launch?
At launch, the game will be available in English only. We have plans to add more languages later.
What is the PEGI / ESRB rating for the game?
Currently, the game is rated Pegi 12 (provisional).
On what platform is the game available? Are other platforms planned?
Currently, our focus is on Early Access for PC. After that, we'd love to bring it to all the major consoles.
How does the online co-op mode work exactly? How many players can play together online?
It is very simple! In the main menu, you can host an online game and invite up to 3 friends. This means four players can play together. But you can of course play solo or with one or two friends.
What is the price of the game in the Early Access? Will it become more expensive at launch?
The price for the Early Access is 14.99€/$14.99/£11.39. Yes, the price will increase at full launch as more content and features will be available. Of course, the players who purchased the game during Early Access will not be charged extra at full release.
Who is Doom Turtle? Why has the name changed?
Doom Turtle is the new name of Tiny Titan Studios, the development team behind Ember Knights.
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That is it for today's news!
As you might have guessed we are super excited with the coming release, we hope you will enjoy Ember Knights and we wish you the best in your endeavours to defeat Praxis. It's going to be tough, for sure! But we have no doubt (some of) you will (might) pull it off!
Stay tuned for a deep dive in the story in the coming weeks, and, of course, see you in the Nexus on April 20th!