Elypse
Released May 2023
Embark upon a tragic tale and discover the ravaged world of Elypse! Fight your destiny in an arduous 2D adventure, story rich platformer, in a mesmerising and mysterious world.
72% positive · 406 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Elypse is a self-contained 2D story-driven platformer that launched on PC on May 17, 2023, followed by a console release (PS5 and Nintendo Switch) on August 2, 2023. The developer, Hot Chili Games, described the game as "GOLD" prior to launch (April 26, 2023), indicating it was shipped as a complete, finished product.
Since launch, the developer has issued a series of bug fix and quality-of-life patches (up through October 2023 security update and a February 2025 bug fix patch), and released a soundtrack DLC on December 31, 2025. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced expansions or additional story content, and no post-launch roadmap of any kind. The developer has never indicated that further content was planned beyond routine maintenance.
The only DLC listed — the official soundtrack — is a cosmetic/companion product that does not represent game content. The last substantive developer communication was a security fix posted on October 10, 2025. There is no pattern of major content updates: the two "major content" signals in the post history represent the PC launch and console port, not post-launch expansions.
All evidence points to Elypse having launched as a complete, standalone game with no further content planned. The game's post-launch history has been maintenance only, consistent with a finished product receiving routine upkeep.
Evidence
Developer announced Elypse is 'finally GOLD' after two years of development, signaling the game was complete and ready for release.
Console release (PS5 and Nintendo Switch) launched, completing the game's multiplatform rollout. No additional content announced.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
PID Games
Achievements
34
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game

Every ten years, a sacrifice must be made to protect your people from the Abyss, a place as worshiped as it is feared! This time you were chosen and thrown into the darkness… Nobody has ever returned but perhaps you can achieve the impossible ?

Welcomed by Nyx, living alone with its boulders in a cave, you have survived for ten years. With his help you will try to reach a portal that could finally let you escape the depth of the Abyss in this 2D adventure, story rich platformer.
Key features
- A 2D action platformer with a Dark and Gloomy style - Elypse is combining adventure, exploration, platforming and action in the depths of an infernal world.
- An environment fraught with traps and dangers - Discover the depths of the Abyss with a light and nimble-footed character. Dexterity and perseverance will be needed if you are to explore and escape the Abyss unscathed.
- Traverse the Abyss with the intuitive dash and slash system - Use a tuned and intuitive dash and slash system to face a treacherous environment and vicious foes.
- Evolve with new skills and abilities - Take advantage of a variety of unlockable skills and abilities in order to survive the gruelling trials of Elypse.
- Explore striking environments, oozing with atmosphere - Discover this universe with magnificent settings during your desperate attempt to escape the Abyss once and for all.
Will you be the first to escape Elypse's darkness and discover its secrets?
Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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