Factsheet

  • Developer
    Motion Twin (based in Bordeaux, France)
  • Release date
    Early Access: October 24, 2024
    1.0: TBA
  • Platforms (Early Access)
    PC (Steam)
  • Players
    Single player and Online co-op (up to 3 players)
  • Available languages (Early Access)
    English, 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese), 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese), 日本語 (Japanese), 한국어 (Korean), Français (French), Deutsch (German), Português do Brasil (Portuguese - Brazil), Русский (Russian), Español de España (Spanish - Spain), Español de Latinoamérica (Spanish - Latin America)
  • Game Name
    Windblown
    风中行者 (Simplified Chinese)

Description

From the creators of Dead Cells comes Windblown, a lightning-fast, 1-3 player co-op action roguelite where momentum is everything. Dash, dive, and destroy your way through a shattered world of floating islands in a hyper-paced last stand against the apocalypse.

You will die. You will dust yourself off. And you will come back stronger to vanquish the Vortex.

Wake up, Leaper. It's time to shred!

History

From 2D RogueVania to 3D Lightning-Fast Action

After years of refining fast, challenging combat in Dead Cells, we wanted to ask ourselves a simple question: what would happen if we brought that same philosophy into a fully 3D world?

Regarding the world, the Ark is your floating home, but the Vortex that threatens it is an ever-shifting storm of deadly biomes. Taking the leap means adapting on the fly. We've introduced a system where you absorb the memories of fallen warriors (Leapers) who came before you, allowing you to unlock, combine, and seamlessly swap between a massive arsenal of distinct weapons and synergistic gear.

The answer is Windblown.

We've traded the winding corridors of a fallen kingdom for floating islands suspended above the Vortex, but our obsession with responsive combat, rewarding mastery, and "just one more run" remains exactly the same. Here, speed isn't just part of the experience, it's the foundation of EVERYTHING!

The Ark is your floating sanctuary, while the Vortex beyond is an ever-shifting storm of deadly biomes. By absorbing the memories of fallen Leapers, you'll unlock, combine, and seamlessly swap between a huge arsenal of unique weapons, trinkets, Gifts, and abilities to create your perfect build.

At the end of the day, though, it's YOUR reflexes and rhythm that matter most. Every run teaches you something new until what once felt impossible becomes second nature. Whether you're braving the storm alone or coordinating devastating builds with friends, every defeat is another step towards mastering the Vortex.

Features

Lightning-Fast, Flow-State Combat

  • Godlike Traversal: Chain hyper-fast dashes, strikes, and abilities into a seamless, high-velocity combat dance.
  • Be Aggressive: Master a rewarding risk-versus-reward combat system. Stay on the offensive and overwhelm the battlefield before it overwhelms you.
  • Devastating Alterattacks: Dual-wield a massive arsenal of over 170 unlockables, combining unique weapon movesets to unleash devastating timed finishers.

A Vibrant but Deadly Universe

  • Vibrant Skylands: Battle across six distinct, ever-changing biomes suspended high in the sky.
  • The Cute & the Cursed: Meet the Leapers, a cast of lovable, slightly unhinged animal heroes fighting back against the apocalypse.
  • Secrets & Quests: Rescue lost villagers, uncover forgotten memories, unravel the world's darkest secrets, and unlock new paths, powers, and possibilities.

Build, Kill, Die, Retry!

  • Failing is Winning: Every defeat teaches you something. Die, learn enemy patterns, and bring resources back to the Ark to return even stronger.
  • Unlimited Build Variety: Mix and match weapons, trinkets, Gifts, and powerful upgrades to create wildly different playstyles every run.
  • Chaos, with Friends: Leap into the action with up to two friends in online co-op. Share loot, coordinate wild builds, and bring down towering bosses together.

About Motion Twin

Motion Twin is an indie workers cooperative game studio based in France.

We've been raging at the machines since 2001 and we'll be doing so for as long as people keep smashing into our games. Our previous game, Dead Cells, has brought joy and tears to 10M+ players around the world, and our newest game, Windblown, launched in Early Access in October 2024.

Contact

For press inquiries, please contact us at press@motiontwin.com.

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