A New Roguelite RTS: Wartorn Arrives Spring 2025
Stray Kite Studios, a team of veteran developers from titles like BioShock, Borderlands, and Age of Empires, has announced Wartorn, their first original game. This real-time strategy roguelite is slated for a Spring 2025 Early Access release on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Wartorn blends RTS gameplay with roguelite progression, placing players in the shoes of two elven sisters striving to reunite with their family. Their journey is fraught with peril, demanding both strategic combat prowess and difficult moral choices.
Dynamic Destruction and Moral Dilemmas
The game's fantasy world is steeped in chaos, mirrored by its physics-based destructible environments. This dynamic system ensures each playthrough is unique, offering unpredictable encounters and strategic opportunities. Beyond the action, players face challenging decisions, such as choosing who to save or which character to prioritize, further shaping the narrative and replayability.
The combat system is equally dynamic, featuring a flexible magic system where players combine elemental forces (fire, water, lightning) for creative and situationally advantageous effects. Imagine shocking enemies submerged in water or igniting tar-covered foes!
Painterly Aesthetics and Accessible Gameplay
Wartorn's painterly art style enhances the dramatic narrative, while accessible gameplay features, such as the ability to slow down time and issue precise commands, cater to a wide range of players. The roguelite progression system allows upgrades to carry over between runs, making each attempt progressively easier.
"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," shared Paul Hellquist, Stray Kite Studios co-founder and creative director. This focus on narrative depth and strategic choice promises a compelling and replayable experience. Prepare for the chaos of Wartorn when it launches in Early Access next spring.
