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Afterburner Studios has announced Elta: Defy All Gods, an action platformer that combines fast-paced brawler combat with non-linear labyrinthine exploration across three sci-fi worlds. The title is scheduled for release on February 2, 2027. A free demo for PlayStation 5 is available today, allowing players to experience the beginning of the game in the frozen world of Lerna.
The developers describe the game as a brawlervania, featuring three martial arts stances with individual skill trees and magic systems for major attacks. Players control the warrior monk Victus, utilizing movement abilities such as double jumps, sprints, wall-running, and grappling hooks. Elta, a cute dragon companion and ancient deity, provides additional abilities to deal more damage and reach previously inaccessible areas.
The game draws inspiration from classics like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, God of War, Darksiders, and Jak and Daxter, alongside shonen anime such as Dragon Ball Z and Hong Kong martial arts films. Developed by a core team of roughly a dozen members, Afterburner Studios partnered with Focus Entertainment to handle design, production, and quality assurance support.
PlayStation 5 players can utilize the DualSense controller's haptic feedback options to physically feel punches and platform impacts. Pre-orders of the full game include the Vanguard Armor cosmetic skin for Victus.
