ANVIL
Released Jul 2023
Take on the role of a Vault Breaker in search of alien artifacts called “Vaults” and fight against monsters and powerful bosses. You can strengthen your Breakers to explore far-away galaxies that no one has ever reached!
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Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Evaluation
ANVIL launched out of Early Access to its 1.0 release on July 26, 2023, after a period of Early Access development. The 1.0 launch brought substantial new content including a new Breaker (Valkyrie), a PVP mode, an AI companion (I.O.), a weapon crafting system, and more. Following launch, the developer shipped a feature patch on August 3, 2023 (balance improvements and matchmaking updates) and another on September 19, 2023 (adding new Ethereal Weapons and Relics). After September 19, 2023, there are no further developer communications recorded in the 49 posts scanned — a silence of over two and a half years running to today's date of June 23, 2026. No DLC has been announced or listed. No roadmap or future content commitments were made at or after launch. The developer has not stated that the game is complete, but the complete absence of any communication or content release since September 2023 — well beyond any recognizable update cadence — indicates the game has effectively concluded its post-launch support. There are no unreleased DLC entries and no outstanding developer commitments. The game appears to have launched as a finished product with a brief burst of post-launch patches, then went silent.
Evidence
ANVIL officially launched out of Early Access to version 1.0 on July 26, 2023, with major new content including a new Breaker, PVP mode, and AI companion.
Feature patch (v2.4.0.1) adding Ethereal Weapons and Relics and a limited-time event. This is the last recorded developer communication.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
ACTION SQUARE
Achievements
61
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op
About this game
ANVIL is a multiplayer co-op top-down sci-fi roguelike action shooter where you control characters called Vault Breakers to explore various galaxies that are crawling with monsters. Find relics inside Vaults to increase Breaker's ability to survive and fight on this godforsaken galaxy.
# ANVIL
Ancient Vault Investigation Lab
Ancient Vault Investigation Lab
ANVIL is an agency that searches for "Vaults”, the remnants of alien civilizations scattered throughout the universe. Become a "Breaker" searching for “Vaults” and explore the unknown galaxy. Each galaxy consists of random planets and unique boss monsters. By defeating monsters and opening the Vaults, you will be able to utilize the stunning powers within.
# Breakers
The Breakers are the seekers of Vaults. They have maximized their combat capabilities to survive various threats that they may encounter on different planets. Breakers with unique abilities and skills are waiting to be selected.
# Artifacts and Vault Weapons
Over 100 randomly generated artifacts and dozens of weapons will make every session unique and different from previous sessions. You will be able to explore a combination of different playstyles by testing synergy between various artifacts and obtain powerful weapons to get the “ultimate” Breaker!# Death and Rebirth
The Breakers enter combat with their mechanical body. They are rebuilt in ANVIL if they are destroyed during an exploration. Your Breakers will gain EXP during battle that will enhance their strength and give them new powers. The Breakers are not afraid of death because death only makes them stronger when they are rebuilt.# Operator
A new companion has been added to your journey. They may not directly aid you in combat like Toy Workers, but they provide you with essential details about ANVIL and occasionally provide helpful information through interactions.
Conquer the battlefield with the newly added Operator.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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