Experience a new ambitious action-platformer blending explosive combat and fluid platforming with the new demo starting October 1
COLOGNE, Germany — Aug. 25, 2026 — Focus Entertainment Publishing and Afterburner Studios are proud to announce Elta: Defy All Gods, coming early 2027 to PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. In this adrenaline-fueled action-platformer, players will need to brawl their way out of corrupted worlds with their dragon-god companion, no matter what enemy or challenge stands in their way. Prepare for your rise as a divine champion with Elta: Defy All Gods’ new public demo, available on all platforms October 1.
Get ready to bring down the gods, for Elta
Elta: Defy All Gods is a science-fantasy action-platformer, blending free-form melee combat, fluid platforming and sci-fi exploration. Play as Victus, an elite warrior monk seeking their lost god, Elta, in the hopes of finding a path forward for their civilization. Restoring Elta’s former power might be the key to a new, brighter future.
With each new challenge, Victus and Elta will become stronger, unlocking new martial art techniques and devastating magic abilities. Each corrupted world they explore is sprawling and filled with hidden secrets, requiring mastery of an evolving traversal toolkit to reach the furthest places. Mastering both explosive combat and agile platforming is crucial to becoming a true divine champion.
A new take on the action-platformer genre from Afterburner Studios
Developed by the indie team behind Dreamscaper, Elta: Defy All Gods aims to carve out a new space in the action-platformer genre by taking inspiration from both brawlers and 3D metroidvania games to create a fresh, high-octane, gameplay-first experience.
“For our second title we’ve gone much bigger, taking all we’ve learned about weighty combat, satisfying game feel, and fluid action to another level,” said Ian Cofino, Co-Founder & Game Director at Afterburner Studios. “Focus Entertainment has been a terrific partner in our goal to create a world-class action title, enabling our team to realize a very ambitious vision.
Elta: Defy All Gods is planned for release in early 2027 on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. To let all players experience what makes Elta: Defy All Gods stand out among action-platformers, a free demo featuring the beginning of the game will be available October 1 on all platforms.
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About Elta: Defy All Gods
Brawl your way out of corrupted worlds alongside your dragon-god companion in an adrenaline-fueled action-platformer blending free-form melee combat, fluid platforming and sci-fi exploration. Become the champion of your fallen god, Elta.
- Show your fighting prowess with intense melee combat, mixing lethal martial arts and devastating magic attacks in explosive group fights
- Explore three winding science-fantasy worlds, and chain your traversal abilities to reach new areas and discover their hidden secrets
- Hone your skills and become stronger alongside Elta, walking in the steps of your ancestors to unlock new fighting moves and acrobatic skills
- Bring down the gods who wronged your people, exiled for centuries, and help Elta set things right to pave the way for a brighter future
About Afterburner Studios
Ready to try a new approach to making games outside of the large studio system, Afterburner Studios was founded in the summer of 2018 by Robert Taylor, Ian Cofino and Paul Svoboda with a mission to create evocative action experiences that put fun first.
Their debut title, Dreamscaper, launched in August of 2021 on PC and Switch, then Xbox and Game Pass the following year. Since release, Dreamscaper has garnered critical praise and reached over 750,000 players.
