Indie developer Loric Games has announced a release date for Echoes of Elysium, their open-world airship survival RPG.
Echoes of Elysium is set to launch for Windows PC (via Steam) on December 4th, via early access.
The early access release for the game includes all its core systems and mechanics, and a complete gameplay loop through the first stage of progression. The Early Access version lets players explore one large region of the world, made up of procedurally generated islands. Within this area, players can progress through crafting and combat to unlock Tier 2 weapons, tools, and airship components, culminating in a boss encounter.
“Echoes of Elysium has been a dream project for us, a chance to build a world that feels boundless, alive, and truly our own,” said Ray Soto, co-founder of Loric Games. “We wanted players to experience real freedom to build their fleet of ships, chart their own course through the skies, and make the journey theirs. You can take to the clouds on your own or team up with friends, and every decision opens a new story. That spirit of discovery is what drives us.”
Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new trailer:
Have you ever wanted to live on an airship? Now you have to. The serene skies of Elysium are both beautiful and deadly. Custom build floating fortresses, recruit your crew, and fight land and skyborne mechanisms in a paradise, filled with secrets, that wants you out.
Set in the enchanting world of Elysium, where ancient mechanisms coexist with serene skies and breathtaking landscapes, players must set sail for adventure in airships of their own design. Your fleet is more than simple transport, but your base of operations where you can transport supplies, craft materials, and engage in aerial combat against an armada of adversaries.
Work alone or with friends in up to 6-player co-op as you uncover the mysteries of a forgotten paradise where danger lurks in the form of soul-powered clockwork beasts. Gather, craft, survive, and grow in power as you fight for survival and across a fractured landscape of diverse environments. Harvest unique resources to craft vital tools, contraptions, and airships, all aiding in your defense and exploration.
- BUILD YOUR AIRSHIPS & MASTER THE SKIES: Custom build multiple airships from Stern to Bow! Each built with their own purpose, Airships are more than just transportation, they are your base of operations aiding you in combat, navigation, resource collection, adventure, & more. You and your friends can man different station on the ship as you Survive everything Elysium has to throw at you
- ADVENTURE, CRAFT & SURVIVE ELYSIUM: Adventure into the skies, discover floating islands and secrets within the Ethereal rivers. Collect materials to craft tools, weapons, armor and more in order to survive beasts, machines, and gods alike.
- HEROIC RPG-LIKE PROGRESSION: A heroic journey with growth. Choose from three character Archetypes and unlock new skills, abilities and a robust modification system.
- UNCOVER AN EPIC NARRATIVE ODYSSEY: The Goddess Lethe guides you through Elysium as you discover a story & world brought to madness by Heron and his machinations. Will you unlock the mystery to defeat Heron? Or will he have your soul?
- HEROES ARE STRONGER TOGETHER: Experience true co-op and adventure as a crew aboard your airship. 1-6 players can band together and master the Elysium skies. Man the cannons while your friends pilot, gather resources, fight, and more.
- BUILDING ECHOES OF ELYSIUM WITH COMMUNITY: Early Access marks the beginning of a development journey where the players are empowered to help shape the game. From public feedback voting and transparent roadmaps to live dev streams highlights and feature launches, every player is a key contributor to our journey.
