Towerborne
Release Date: September 10, 2024 Early Access
RPG, fantasy, elements of strategy, 2.5D, co-op, side-scroll, action RPG, Game Pass, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
An action RPG with strategy elements by Stoic Studio - the creators of The Banner Saga. Though it was designed with four-player co-op in mind, it also supports singleplayer.
Towerborne is the first game created by Stoic Studio to not be part of The Banner Saga series. It was published by Xbox Games Studios, meaning it's been available as part of PC/Xbox Game Pass since its release day.
Plot
All safe enclaves in the world has fallen except for the Belfry - a massive tower in the middle of the wild, surrounded by monsters pouring out of the City of Numbers. The playable character is an Ace, created in the spirit realm, tasked with protecting the Belfry's survivors and learn the truth about humanity's near extinction.
Mechanics
Though Towerborne was designed with four player co-op in mind, even solo players are never truly alone. Aces can summon shadows, each granting access to unique abilities. They add to the player's standard moveset, consisting of weapon attacks, such as maces, gauntlets, daggers, swords and shields.
After each successful expedition, the player returns to the Belfry - their home base - to upgrade their gear, complete quests, accept new ones. Subsequent expeditions differ greatly from each other, as the world is constantly evolving and - over the course of successive seasons - expanding with new regions.
The player can move between them across hexagonal tiles on a strategic map. The further we delve, the more dangerous things get. Exploration - focusing on collecting treasure - and combat are both shown from the side.
Technical aspects
Towerborne features stylized, colorful visuals. It supports singleplayer and online co-op.
Videos and Screens
[0:40] Towerborne - Game Preview Announcement
[1:45] Towerborne Towerborne - Gameplay Trailer - Gamescom 2024
Towerborne Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows September 10, 2024
Xbox Series X/S April 29, 2025
Developer: Stoic
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios / Microsoft Studios
Age restrictions: none
Towerborne System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: (30-60 fps / 1080p) Quad Core 3.2 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 or better, 25 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
Recommended: (60 fps / 1080p) Quad Core 3.4 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 2070 or better, 25 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit
Towerborne announces a console release date for early access
Towerborne has announced a release date for Game Preview. Fans of the multiplayer action RPG won't have to wait much longer to jump in on their consoles.
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Matt Buckley
March 18, 2025
The Banner Saga Devs Show New Shots From Towerborne
The developers of The Banner Saga have announced a colorful and mysterious new game. Here's Towerborne.
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Sonia Selerska
June 11, 2023