The builders of the critically acclaimed 2D roguelike Dead Cells have signaled their intention to maneuver on from the recreation following the launch of its closing main replace later this yr.
Authentic developer Movement Twin issued an announcement to the Dead Cells Steam page alerting gamers to replace 35, appropriately titled The Finish is Close to, on PC and consoles and replace 34, known as Clear Minimize, for the cellular model.
“Replace 35 for Dead Cells marks the finish of our artistic journey on the recreation,” Movement Twin stated. “After an unbelievable five-year collaboration in bringing further content material to Dead Cells’ live-ops, Evil Empire shall be pursuing new adventures and we won’t wait to see what they provide you with subsequent.
“This comes after a lot reflection, particularly following the superior success of the Return to Castlevania DLC final yr. Our dedication to avoiding the ‘extra of the similar’ entice and conserving Dead Cells contemporary and authentic has led us so far; as we have seen with different long-running collection, it is essential to not overextend and threat diminishing the distinctive allure that makes Dead Cells particular to us all.
“This transformation explains the latest quiet interval on updates, as concluding such a partnership required cautious planning to make sure a easy course of for everybody, together with the neighborhood. As all the time, we’ll of course proceed to search out options to guarantee that all high quality of life points and bugs are correctly mounted throughout all platforms to supply a worthy expertise to all of you.”
Evil Empire issued an announcement of its personal, saying its Dead Cells improvement workforce is now engaged on secret initiatives.
After 5 years of service, we’re hanging up the Dead Cells coat. We’re extraordinarily proud of our work on numerous updates & DLC, however now it is time for one thing shiny and new, or possibly a couple of factor 😏 Extra on that very quickly…
Learn our full assertion under👇 #deadcells https://t.co/CqbNvNXGu1 pic.twitter.com/RAz8OL1SCC— Evil Empire (@Studio_Evil) February 9, 2024
Whereas that is the finish for large new updates for Dead Cells, it’s not the finish for Dead Cells as a franchise. There’s a Dead Cells animated collection in the works, a board recreation, and, Movement Twin teased, extra collaborations coming in the future.
“In closing, we’re wishing the greatest to Evil Empire on their upcoming initiatives and need to categorical our deepest gratitude to you, the gamers, to your unwavering help and keenness for Dead Cells,” Movement Twin stated. “Your enthusiasm fuels our dedication, and we’re desperate to embark on the subsequent chapter of this journey collectively.”
Movement Twin introduced its subsequent undertaking, Windblown, at the 2023 Recreation Awards in December. “We had been craving a lightning-fast fight roguelite, nevertheless it merely did not exist,” Movement Twin stated. “So, we rolled up our sleeves and crafted the recreation we yearned for; one which lets us dive into the motion on our personal, and with mates, at any time when the temper (or an excessive amount of ache) strikes!”
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