Sci-fi action platformer Elta: Defy All Gods announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
From Focus Entertainment and Dreamscaper developer Afterburner Studios.
Publisher Focus Entertainment and Dreamscaper developer Afterburner Studios have announced Elta: Defy All Gods, an “adrenaline-fueled action platformer blending free-form melee combat, fluid platforming, and [science-fiction] exploration.” It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2027.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Bring down the gods and rise, for Elta
Chosen by your people to seek your lost god, you find yourself stranded on a hostile planet. With no way home, fight your way out alongside your newfound draconic companion. Slam every foe, defeat every god, brawl your way out of each challenge and escape—no matter what stands in your way
Elta: Defy All Gods is an adrenaline-fueled action platformer from Afterburner Studios, the indie team behind Dreamscaper. Master a blend of free-form melee combat, fluid platforming and sci-fi exploration to embark on a divine mission to restore your god’s powers and save your people.
Key Features
- Show Your Martial Prowess in Intense Melee Combat – Engage in dynamic free flow combat and master three martial art stances in explosive group fights. Switch techniques on the fly to shatter enemy defenses, build up energy to unleash devastating magic attacks, and dispatch survivors in style with anime-inspired finishers.
- Discover and Explore Winding Science-Fantasy Worlds – Explore three sprawling worlds featuring derelict temples and industrial ruins, all filled with hidden paths, secrets and collectibles. Weave your way across icy cliffs, desert canyons and cloud islands thanks to an evolving traversal toolkit. Flow through challenging courses by chaining double jumps, air dashes, wall runs, and more.
- Hone Your Skills and Become Stronger Alongside Elta – Unlock lethal fighting moves to expand your melee arsenal and find new traversal technology while exploring to reach new heights. As you get more powerful and defeat dangerous foes, Elta will evolve alongside you toward their true form, gaining versatile elemental abilities in the process.
- Bring Down the Gods Who Wronged Your People – You are a warrior monk hailing from a nomadic civilization, exiled from its home world for centuries. Your mission is paramount: find a place where your people belong. Your only hope is to find Elta, restore their former power and defeat the corrupted gods ruling these decrepit worlds.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.