Solo developer Liviu Globa announced that registration for the upcoming public playtest for Relicfall is now open. This bullet heaven action roguelite features fast-pace horde combat combined with ARPG-style buildcrafting. The game also offers randomized loot and persistent character progression.
The upcoming public playtest offers an early look at core systems of Relicfall that include the multiple professions, class forging, relic customization, randomized equipment, persistent progression and increasingly challenging combat encounters.
Those who wish to join the public playtest can request access directly through Steam. The minimum system requirements for the PC are:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti / AMD R7 360
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Professions & Abilities
Unlike other RPGs where players choose a fixed class, Relicfall has them forge their characters by choosing from three different professions. Each profession contributes to its own branch which leads to a combined passive skill tree. It allows for different paths and connections. It also build possibilities that depend on the chosen combination.
Meanwhile when it comes to abilities, Relicfall has it in the form of Active Relics. These can be customized with Support Relics that can fundamentally change how they behave. Players can add effects like additional projectiles, piercing, chaining, forking and novas. This means that the same ability can evolve in very different directions depending on the build surrounding it.
Overall, the system is designed around experimentation. The professions, passive choices, relic combinations and equipment, all interact to create increasingly specialized builds. During each run, players fight against escalating hordes of enemies while collecting experience, relics and randomized equipment. Loot follows ARPG-inspired rarity and affix systems, which adds adding another layer of character customization beyond the passive tree and relic system.
Relicfall also features persistent characters and long-term progression beyond individual runs. A portion of experience earned during runs contributes toward permanent character progression, allowing players to continue developing their characters and invest additional passive points between attempts.
Relicfall is currently in development for PC on Steam. The game has players combine three professions to shape a unique skill tree, hunt for powerful loot, and socket relics to create game-breaking synergies.