The builders of the critically acclaimed 2D roguelike Useless Cells have signaled their intention to maneuver on from the sport following the discharge of its remaining main replace later this yr.
Authentic developer Movement Twin issued a press release to the Useless Cells Steam web 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 cell model.
“Replace 35 for Useless Cells marks the top of our artistic journey on the sport,” Movement Twin mentioned. “After an unimaginable five-year collaboration in bringing extra content material to Useless Cells’ live-ops, Evil Empire might be pursuing new adventures and we will not wait to see what they give you 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 identical’ entice and preserving Useless 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 Useless Cells particular to us all.
“This variation explains the latest quiet interval on updates, as concluding such a partnership required cautious planning to make sure a clean course of for everybody, together with the group. As at all times, we are going to in fact proceed to search out options to be sure that all high quality of life points and bugs are correctly fastened throughout all platforms to offer a worthy expertise to all of you.”
Evil Empire issued a press release of its personal, saying its Useless Cells growth crew is now engaged on secret tasks.
After 5 years of service, we’re hanging up the Useless Cells coat. We’re extraordinarily pleased with 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 top for giant new updates for Useless Cells, it’s not the top for Useless Cells as a franchise. There’s a Useless Cells animated collection within the works, a board sport, and, Movement Twin teased, extra collaborations coming sooner or later.
“In closing, we’re wishing the most effective to Evil Empire on their upcoming tasks and need to specific our deepest gratitude to you, the gamers, to your unwavering assist and keenness for Useless Cells,” Movement Twin mentioned. “Your enthusiasm fuels our dedication, and we’re wanting to embark on the following chapter of this journey collectively.”
Movement Twin introduced its subsequent challenge, Windblown, on the 2023 Sport Awards in December. “We have been craving a lightning-fast fight roguelite, however it merely did not exist,” Movement Twin mentioned. “So, we rolled up our sleeves and crafted the sport we yearned for; one which lets us dive into the motion on our personal, and with associates, each time the temper (or an excessive amount of ache) strikes!”
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