Ember Knights

Ember Knights

Released Jul 2023

Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.

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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Ember Knights launched out of Early Access on July 18, 2023 and has since received a substantial post-launch content cycle. The game's major content milestones include several large free updates (Knights Reforged in November 2023, Skills Mastery in May 2024, For The Players in July 2024) and the paid "Wrath of the Architect" DLC, which shipped on October 15, 2024 and brought two new weapons, four new bosses, four new worlds, new game modes, and much more. Following the DLC launch, the developer shipped two more patches — a feature update in December 2024 and a content expansion to the Architect boss fight in April 2025 — before bringing the game to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on October 16, 2025 in a bundled "Heroes of the Nexus Edition" that includes the base game and the Wrath of the Architect DLC. Critically, the April 2026 hotfix post (NEWS-1) contains a direct developer statement from Doom Turtle: "If you haven't yet heard, we're currently working on our new game, Welcome to Harmony!" This is a Tier 1 signal indicating the studio's development focus has shifted to a new title. No future content for Ember Knights has been announced, no unreleased DLC is listed on the store, and the console release appears to represent the culmination of the game's content roadmap. Both listed DLC items are released. The most recent communication is a maintenance hotfix on April 1, 2026, and the developer's own words point clearly toward a completed product with attention now directed elsewhere. The game's content appears complete as of the October 16, 2025 console launch, which served as the final major milestone bundling all existing content for new platforms. Someone waiting for all content can now play the full experience.
Evidence
Developer states they are currently working on a new game called 'Welcome to Harmony,' indicating Doom Turtle's development focus has shifted away from Ember Knights.
news post · Apr 1, 2026 source development ending
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Ember Knights Heroes of the Nexus Edition launched on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, bundling the base game and the Wrath of the Architect DLC. This represents the game's final major release milestone.
news post · Oct 16, 2025 source content shipped
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2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Twin Sails Interactive
Achievements
135
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

About this game

In this fast-paced action rogue-lite, play as Ember Knights, the last spark of hope of a universe in turmoil. Praxis, the mad sorcerer, has syphoned the life out of the Ember Tree and fled through the four Prime Worlds spreading corruption in his path.

In solo or co-op (up to 4 players), use powerful weapons and skills to hack and slash deadly hordes, defeat epic bosses, free the decaying Prime Worlds and restore energy to the Ember Tree!

Legendary warriors, the Ember Knights, are skilled in the wielding of the universe's most powerful weapons, each with their own modification system! However, the sword doesn’t make the knight… Through action-packed combat rooms, you’ll need to chain your attacks and perfectly time your swings to unleash fiery attacks.

Agile and fearless, use your pace and dodge to outsmart, counter, and stun your enemies!

With 7 distinct weapons, 9 modifications per weapon, 20 skills, and well over 100 relics, there are hundreds of deadly builds to create.

From a fire spreading scythe wielder to a relentless damage resistant spellcaster to a poison spreading archer with summons, forge your own build during your runs.

In co-op, coordinate with your friends to set up combos and synergies between your playstyles.

Beasts, specters, sorcerers, mechanized amphibians, and creatures of all sorts… Fight over 60 unique monsters and variations each with their own unique attacks and behaviors. 

In addition, be prepared to face challenging Elites and Champions; the most resistant and deadliest versions of Praxis’ devoted minions. You will have to adapt your playstyle to each encounter and learn from your mistakes if you wish to succeed.

The real challenge for the legendary Knights will lie in the epic bosses and their corrupted variations. From the Royal Phalanx to the Plague Bringer, Praxis will summon anything in his power to stop you.

Try different builds, upgrade your Ember Tree, and don't fear death. Persistence will be your key to victory!

Ember Knights FREE Update Features: 
 

  • New Daily Dungeon game mode 

  • New Boss Rush mode 

  • New Chaos Run mode 

  • 2 adorable pets: Ember Dog & Ember Cat 

Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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