Elta: Defy All Gods
Sci-fi action platformer from the Dreamscaper team, out 2 February 2027
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC
Release date
2 February 2027
The story so far
What we know about Elta: Defy All Gods
Elta: Defy All Gods is an action platformer from Afterburner Studios, the indie team behind Dreamscaper, published by Focus Entertainment. Players control Victus, a warrior monk searching for the lost god Elta in the hope of restoring its power and finding a path forward for their exiled civilization. The game mixes free-form melee combat, fluid platforming and sci-fi exploration across corrupted worlds.
Combat uses three martial arts stances, magic attacks and anime-inspired finishers, with boss fights against corrupted gods. Traversal abilities such as double jumps, air dashes and wall runs unlock over time across three sprawling worlds, and both the player and the draconic companion Elta grow stronger. A free demo with the opening of the game has been available on all platforms since 1 October 2026, and the game is on pre-purchase on Steam.
What to expect from Elta: Defy All Gods
Based on what the developer and publisher have shown so far.
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Brawler meets platformer
Melee combat with three stances and anime-inspired finishers is combined with fluid platforming, according to the developer's Steam page.
- 02
Metroidvania-style traversal
Three large worlds with hidden paths and collectibles, and movement abilities that unlock as the game goes on.
- 03
A growing companion
The dragon-god Elta evolves alongside the player and gains elemental abilities, as described on Steam.
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Try it first
A free demo covering the start of the game is available now on all platforms.
See it for yourself
Confirmed. Unconfirmed. Clear.
A quick way to separate official information from speculation.
Confirmed
- Release: 2 February 2027 for PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.Gematsu
- Developed by Afterburner Studios and published by Focus Entertainment.Steam
- Free-form melee combat with three martial arts stances, magic attacks and finishing moves.Steam
- Three sprawling worlds with progressive traversal abilities such as double jumps, air dashes and wall runs.Steam
- A free demo has been available on all platforms since 1 October 2026.Focus Entertainment
- Pre-purchase price on Steam: 29.99 (shown as €29.99 in the EU store). Single-player with 16 supported languages.Steam
Not confirmed
Other platforms
Only PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are announced. No Switch or Switch 2 version has been mentioned.
Game length
The official pages do not state how long the campaign is.
Game Pass or subscription launch
No subscription service launch is mentioned on the official pages.
Rumours are labelled and linked to their source.
Timeline
The road to release, from announcement to launch.
25 August 2026
Elta: Defy All Gods is unveiled at Opening Night Live with a 2027 release window. Focus Entertainment
1 October 2026
Free demo released on all platforms and the 2 February 2027 date announced. Gematsu
2 February 2027
Planned release on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Steam
Waiting for Elta: Defy All Gods? Play these
Our best guesses until it is out, picked for the same kind of experience.
Dreamscaper
Made by the same studio, Afterburner Studios, with a focus on fluid combat and a strong sense of style.
Hollow Knight
A landmark metroidvania where new traversal abilities open up the world and tough bosses guard the way.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Acrobatic platforming and fast melee combat in a metroidvania structure.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Fluid movement and a companion-driven adventure with abilities that expand how you traverse the world.
Sifu
Martial arts combat built around mastering stances and movement.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to what people search for most.
When is Elta: Defy All Gods released?
It is scheduled for 2 February 2027, according to its Steam page and Focus Entertainment.
Which platforms is it coming to?
PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. No Switch version has been announced.
Is there a demo?
Yes. A free demo has been available on all platforms since 1 October 2026.
How much does it cost?
The Steam pre-purchase price is 29.99 (€29.99 on the EU store). Prices may differ by region and store.
Who makes Elta: Defy All Gods?
Afterburner Studios, the indie team behind Dreamscaper, develops it and Focus Entertainment publishes.