Breaking Gates

Early access since Nov 2020

Intense 2D action with special attacks, aerial combos, and customizable combat in a vibrant, hand-drawn world. Upgrade your skills, forge new items, discover secret paths, and face challenging enemies on a journey to save the kingdom!

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Evaluation

Breaking Gates is a 2D action RPG that has been in Early Access since November 17, 2020. A small Brazilian indie team is developing it, with publisher Nuntius Games coming on board in April 2025 to help bring the game to a full 1.0 release. The development timeline shows consistent engagement over the years: feature patches in 2021 and 2023 added new systems, and a major March 2023 update overhauled equipment mechanics and reworked maps. After a difficult period, the April 28, 2025 post marked a significant turning point: the developer confirmed new content was in active production, specifically the Salamar Desert — a full new biome with storm areas, underground lava sections, new enemies (lizard warriors, cacti that throw thorns), and a new boss named Sarvok. The developer gave an estimated release window of October 2025 or early 2026. Following that announcement, development was visibly active: a July 2025 preview post detailed Update 1.2 improvements, a September 2025 patch shipped new weapons, a traveling merchant NPC, and combat improvements, and an October 2025 patch added the Equipment Transcendence system. A bug fix patch on February 5, 2026 was the most recent communication from the developer. However, the Salamar Desert — the central announced content — has not been confirmed as shipped in any of these posts. The developer's stated delivery window of October 2025 or early 2026 has passed, and as of September 24, 2026, there has been no developer communication of any kind since February 5, 2026, a silence of over seven months. Prior to this silence, the developer had been posting regularly (multiple times in the second half of 2025). This break in an otherwise active posting pattern, combined with undelivered announced content whose target date has passed, raises genuine uncertainty about the current state of development. The full 1.0 release, including console versions, also remains an outstanding goal that the developer has not addressed since the April 2025 announcement.

Evidence

Update 1.2 patch ships new NPC merchant, new weapons, and gameplay improvements. Developer states 'We're still planning more mechanics for equipment and items, as well as several improvements and new content' and calls it 'another step towards the final version.'

news post · Sep 21, 2025 source content planned

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Developer confirms new publisher (Nuntius Games) and announces development resuming toward full completion. Salamar Desert revealed as a new biome with new enemies and boss Sarvok, targeting release by October 2025 or early 2026.

news post · Apr 28, 2025 source content planned

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Details

Developer

Ylun Games

Publisher

Nuntius Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

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About this game

Breaking Gates is a 2D action RPG where every move matters. Build devastating combos, explore vibrant handcrafted environments, and challenge formidable bosses in a world on the edge of collapse. Here, skill shapes your destiny.

At your disposal are powerful skills and abilities that allow you to chain together devastating combos, perform aerial attacks, and unleash powerful super moves. Fight your way through the world by defeating fearsome enemies, upgrading your arsenal, and mastering a variety of combat techniques. As you delve deeper into the world, you’ll discover hidden treasures, unlock secret passages, and face imposing bosses in battles that will test your reflexes and strategy.

Key Features:

A Hand-Drawn Adventure:

Immerse yourself in a beautifully crafted world filled with vibrant, hand-drawn animations and a colorful art style.

Fast-Paced Combat:

Master a combat system that’s easy to learn, yet challenging to master. Chain together combos, perform aerial maneuvers, and unleash spectacular special moves to dominate your enemies.

Epic Boss Fights:

Challenge imposing foes in battles that require quick reflexes, strategic thinking, and sharp skills.

Exploration and Discovery:

Travel through a sprawling world filled with hidden secrets, rare treasures, and ancient mysteries waiting to be uncovered.

Customization and Crafting:

Collect materials to forge powerful new gear, enhance your abilities, and shape your hero’s fighting style.

A Tale of Adventure:

Immerse yourself in a fun-filled story filled with danger and discovery as you fight to protect the kingdom.

Exclusive Soundtrack:

Enjoy a captivating original soundtrack designed to amplify the thrill and excitement of your adventure.

Breaking Gates combines the intensity of action-RPG combat with the charm of classic 2D platformers, delivering a rich experience for fans of exploration, strategy, and adrenaline-pumping battles. Are you ready to break through the gates and save the kingdom?