Exciting News: Towerborne Launches on Steam Early Access
We are delighted to announce the official release of Towerborne on Steam Early Access. This event marks a significant milestone for Stoic, the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed Banner Saga trilogy. Our collaboration with Xbox has been instrumental in bringing this new adventure to life. The most exciting part? Player feedback will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the game.
Key Features of Towerborne
In our third Developer Diary, we delve into some of the standout features of Towerborne. The game boasts a flexible combat system and loyal Umbra companions. Whether you are a seasoned player of action role-playing games (ARPGs) or a newcomer, the game offers a customizable experience. Our aim is to create a world that evolves with its community.
A Co-op Brawler RPG Adventure
Towerborne takes inspiration from classic side-scrolling brawlers, blending the nostalgic feel of couch co-op with a deeply customizable modern ARPG. Players assume the role of an Ace, a hero tasked with defending humanity. You will team up with fellow Aces to explore a vast, story-rich world. Engage in battles against monsters, gather loot, and grow stronger as you protect the last remnants of civilization.
The core game loop of Towerborne is action-packed and consistently rewarding. The combat system, developed with decades of fighting game expertise, combines intricate button combos with intuitive, pick-up-and-play mechanics. True to Stoic tradition, the game’s visuals and soundscape have been meticulously crafted to immerse players in their adventure. The soundtrack, composed by the legendary Austin Wintory—known for his work on Journey, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, and the Banner Saga trilogy—adds another layer of depth to the game.
Free-to-Play with Fair Monetization
From the outset, we designed Towerborne to be a free-to-play game. The only items available for purchase are cosmetic and convenience features, never power progression. Our goal is to keep the game fair and fun for everyone. We are committed to enhancing your experience with regular updates, new content, new classes, new weapons, new enemies, and new storylines.
The Partnership with Xbox
Our relationship with players is at the heart of everything we do at Stoic. From the very beginning, it was the players who believed in our vision and supported the development of the Banner Saga trilogy.
Towerborne is now available on Steam Early Access, and while it is a different type of game, our commitment to players remains unchanged. Our partnership with Xbox Game Studios has been transformative. It has allowed us to push beyond our initial vision, transforming Towerborne into something much bigger. Xbox not only invested in our project but also believed in our philosophy of building games with player involvement.
Early Access: A Path to a Better Game
We opted for Steam Early Access for two primary reasons. Firstly, it provides an ideal platform for gathering feedback and making quick iterations, a process fully supported by Xbox. Secondly, starting with Steam allows us to build a solid foundation before expanding to a global audience through Xbox Game Preview.
Our experience with player-driven development, particularly with Banner Saga, has shown us the value of early feedback. With Towerborne, we are taking this approach even further. Steam Early Access enables us to build a meaningful relationship with our core players, whose feedback will guide the game’s evolution. This phased approach is not about holding back content but about refining Towerborne to be as polished, fun, and content-rich as possible when it is fully released.
Your Guide to Towerborne Steam Early Access
By purchasing a Founder’s Pack, you will gain early access to the game along with exclusive items such as cosmetics, Umbra skins, and monthly rewards. These packs offer unique customization options for your Ace and will carry over to future releases. In Early Access, players can experience the full core game loop, including missions, combat, and exploration. You will have dozens of hours of gameplay to experiment with different weapon classes and Umbra companions.
By the time Towerborne launches on Xbox and Windows PC via Xbox Game Preview in 2025, it will offer an immersive, fully realized experience from day one.
New Game, Same Stoic
Creating the Banner Saga was a labor of love, and we have poured the same heart and dedication into Towerborne. Every detail has been meticulously crafted, carrying forward the spirit that drives everything we do at Stoic. Steam Early Access is just the first step in this exciting adventure. We have built something we are immensely proud of, but none of it would be possible without the support of players like you.
After years of dedication, we are now handing this world over to you. From here, it only gets bigger and better. We are excited to see where you will take us next.
Jump into Towerborne on Steam today!
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