After a successful five-year run filled with extensive post-launch support, the creators behind the critically acclaimed Dead Cells, Motion Twin, and their partners at Evil Empire, have announced they will be ending support for the game.
Dead Cells
began as an Early Access title in 2017, captivating the players with its challenging gameplay, engaging rogue-like elements, and vibrant pixel art. The game was developed by Motion Twin, a worker cooperative known for its democratic development approach.
Following the game's release, Evil Empire focused on expanding Dead Cells with new content, which has included notable expansions like the Return to Castlevania DLC*.*
In a recent update on Steam, Motion Twin revealed that Update 35 for Dead Cells, titled "The End is Near," will be the final major update for the game on PC and consoles. This follows the release of Update 34, "Clean Cut," slated for the mobile version. Motion Twin expressed their gratitude towards the Dead Cells community for their support and passion, which fueled the game's continuous growth and success. Evil Empire, in a similar statement, reflected on their pride in the work contributed to the game, including four DLCs, 18 updates, some epic crossovers, and a mobile release.