Wartorn: A Real-Time Tactical Roguelite by Veteran Developers [VIDEO]

Stray Kite Studios is a team of non-rookie developers developing a game that will soon go live in Early Access.

 

Stray Kite Studios is made up of developers who have previously worked on the Age of Empires, Borderlands, and BioShock franchises. Wartorn is a single-player, squad-based roguelike campaign experience in which players take the role of Yara and Elani, sisters who have been driven from their home and must traverse the wartorn isles of Talaur to reach the safety of Beynun, their ancestral stronghold. Harness the elements in fierce real-time battles while gathering and upgrading a crew of fantasy creatures in this roguelike adventure through a world torn apart by war.

Wartorn features a systemic, emergent gameplay system that utilizes the elements of fire, water, tar, plant, and lightning. Strategically choose your squads to master the elements and environment against hordes of enemies. Water extinguishes fire, tar amplifies fire, electricity crackles through the ranks in wet conditions, and water can heal plant-based units. And that’s only scratching the surface! Expand your caravan by recruiting squads of fantasy creatures such as goblins, elves, demons, treefolk (and more!) as you travel the world. Each squad adds new strategic options to your caravan with different traits and unique abilities. Mix and match the squads you bring into battle to truly master a run. Battlefield positioning, squad combinations, and skillful use of abilities can win the day, but beware, losses cost morale, and if your caravan loses hope, it’s game over.

The game’s blend of strategic and roguelike elements offers deep replayability, with each run feeling fresh thanks to emergent gameplay, dynamic squad management, and unpredictable narrative events that can save or cost your struggling band. Explore the Isles of Talaur to meet Yara and Elani’s family, who reveal pieces of the game’s story and grant players heirlooms that bring new benefits and abilities for future runs.

“Our vision for Wartorn is a game that seamlessly blends artistic expression, tactical depth, and emotional resonance. We want players to feel that every choice matters, both on the battlefield and in the story,” said Shovaen Patel, CEO and co-founder of Stray Kite Studios, in a press release. “Wartorn challenges players to navigate the chaos of a divided world while finding meaning and joy in selflessness. We’ve poured our hearts into creating a game that not only entertains, but also makes players think deeply about sacrifice, survival, and the bonds that unite us,” added Paul Hellquist, creative director and co-founder of Stray Kite Studios.

Wartorn is currently in development for PC. It will be released in early access on Steam and the Epic Games Store this spring.

Source: Gematsu

 

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