The builders of the critically acclaimed 2D roguelike Useless Cells have signaled their intention to maneuver on from the sport following the discharge of its closing main replace later this 12 months.
Unique developer Movement Twin issued an announcement to the Useless Cells Steam web page alerting gamers to replace 35, appropriately titled The Finish is Close to, on PC and consoles and replace 34, known as Clear Minimize, for the cell model.
“Replace 35 for Useless Cells marks the tip of our inventive journey on the sport,” Movement Twin stated. “After an unimaginable five-year collaboration in bringing further content material to Useless Cells’ live-ops, Evil Empire might be pursuing new adventures and we will not wait to see what they give you subsequent.
“This comes after a lot reflection, particularly following the superior success of the Return to Castlevania DLC final 12 months. Our dedication to avoiding the ‘extra of the identical’ entice and conserving Useless Cells recent and authentic has led us up to now; as we have seen with different long-running sequence, it is essential to not overextend and danger diminishing the distinctive appeal that makes Useless Cells particular to us all.
“This alteration explains the latest quiet interval on updates, as concluding such a partnership required cautious planning to make sure a easy course of for everybody, together with the neighborhood. As all the time, we are going to in fact proceed to search out options to make it possible for all high quality of life points and bugs are correctly mounted throughout all platforms to supply a worthy expertise to all of you.”
Evil Empire issued an announcement of its personal, saying its Useless Cells growth crew is now engaged on secret initiatives.
After 5 years of service, we’re hanging up the Useless Cells coat. We’re extraordinarily happy with our work on numerous updates & DLC, however now it is time for one thing shiny and new, or possibly multiple factor ? Extra on that very quickly…
Learn our full assertion beneath? #deadcells https://t.co/CqbNvNXGu1 pic.twitter.com/RAz8OL1SCC— Evil Empire (@Studio_Evil) February 9, 2024
Whereas that is the tip for giant new updates for Useless Cells, it isn’t the tip for Useless Cells as a franchise. There’s a Useless Cells animated sequence within the works, a board recreation, and, Movement Twin teased, extra collaborations coming sooner or later.
“In closing, we’re wishing the very best to Evil Empire on their upcoming initiatives and wish to specific our deepest gratitude to you, the gamers, on your unwavering help and fervour for Useless Cells,” Movement Twin stated. “Your enthusiasm fuels our dedication, and we’re desirous to embark on the following chapter of this journey collectively.”
Movement Twin introduced its subsequent mission, Windblown, on the 2023 Recreation Awards in December. “We had been craving a lightning-fast fight roguelite, but it surely merely did not exist,” Movement Twin stated. “So, we rolled up our sleeves and crafted the sport we yearned for; one which lets us dive into the motion on our personal, and with pals, every time the temper (or an excessive amount of ache) strikes!”
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