Temple Door Games announced on Twitter that Swordcery, a roguelike action RPG centered on collecting and wielding enchanted blades, will launch into Early Access on August 11th. The studio posted a new trailer alongside the announcement and encouraged interested players to wishlist the game.
The story unfolds in the world of Armorial, where a colossal blade has pierced the land and unleashed a storm of magical swords from the heavens. You’ll play as Colt, who has gained the ability to wield these fallen blades against the Celestial evil draining the planet.
Each sword you find comes with a unique ability called its Swordcery, ranging from boomerang attacks to lightning strikes, hellfire fissures, and protective icy effects. Every blade belongs to a Sword Class with its own offensive maneuvers and combos, and it seems you’ll need to adapt your choices based on terrain and enemy patterns.
Combat demands pattern recognition, reaction time, and resource management, while balancing melee attacks with magical abilities. Each run through procedurally generated dungeons will offer new swords, relics, class upgrades, and boss encounters. Swordcery is also available on itch.io for those who prefer the platform, though the August 11th Early Access launch appears centered on Steam.