Summary
- Stray Kite Studios has announced their latest project, Wartorn.
- This eagerly anticipated game blends real-time strategy with roguelite elements, featuring destructible environments, challenging moral choices, and a striking painterly aesthetic.
- Wartorn is set to launch in early access on Steam and the Epic Games Store in spring 2025.
Wartorn marks a thrilling new venture for Stray Kite Studios, a team of industry veterans known for their contributions to high-profile titles like BioShock, Borderlands, and Age of Empires. Scheduled for a PC release in spring 2025, this tactical roguelite will be the studio's first original game.
Founded in 2018 in Dallas, Texas, Stray Kite Studios now boasts a team of around 30 employees. Their portfolio includes the standalone version of Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure and numerous Creative maps for Fortnite. Now, they're excited to introduce Wartorn, a game that combines real-time strategy and roguelite gameplay, following the journey of two elven sisters trying to reunite with their family amidst a perilous world.
Wartorn Is Chaotic in More Than One Way
Set in a fantastical world steeped in chaos, Wartorn promises a deeply engaging experience. The game's environment isn't just a backdrop; it's dynamically destructible, driven by physics rather than scripted events, ensuring that no two encounters are the same. This chaos extends to the game's thematic exploration of finding purpose in turmoil. "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," said Paul Hellquist, co-founder and creative director at Stray Kite Studios.
Wartorn Will Require Players To Make Tough Decisions
In Wartorn, players will face tough moral choices outside of combat, such as deciding which character to feed or whom to save from imminent danger. These decisions will shape the roguelite narrative, ensuring that each playthrough feels unique. Combat itself offers a high degree of freedom, thanks to a versatile magic system where players can mix and match elements like fire, water, and lightning. These spells interact in diverse ways and can be used strategically, such as shocking enemies in water or igniting tar-covered foes.
As expected from a roguelite, Wartorn includes a progression system where upgrades carry over between runs, making subsequent attempts easier. The game's visuals strive for a painterly aesthetic, enhancing the drama of its setting. To ensure accessibility, Wartorn allows players to slow down the action and issue precise commands during chaotic moments.
Set to launch in early access in spring 2025, Wartorn will be available on both Steam and the Epic Games Store, offering players a chance to dive into this innovative blend of strategy and roguelite gameplay.
