Quorum Games has unveiled Call of Elyndra, an ambitious 2.5D action RPG/farming sim hybrid developed in Godot Engine. This globally distributed indie collective specializes in reimagining classic game formulas with modern sensibilities. Call of Elyndra represents their debut title, already generating buzz for its seamless fusion of traditionally distinct gameplay loops. Blending nostalgic pixel art aesthetics with modern gameplay systems, this innovative title invites you to cultivate your dream farm while defending a besieged village from imperial forces – all wrapped in a retro-inspired package that pays homage to classic RPGs.

Dual Gameplay Systems: Tiller or Warrior?

You awaken as one of several vagabonds united by a shared prophetic dream, tasked with protecting the struggling village of Elyndra from an encroaching empire. Granted a humble homestead, you’ll need to balance agricultural development with martial prowess to earn the villagers’ trust and uncover the mysteries behind your collective vision. The game’s dual-narrative structure ensures both pacifist farmers and combat-focused adventurers can experience Elyndra’s rich lore through your preferred playstyle.

🌱 Agricultural Mastery

• Deep Farming Systems: Rotate crops across four distinct seasons, with over 30 plant types requiring unique care
• Livestock Management: Breed animals with inheritable traits that affect product quality
• Economic Strategy: Process raw goods into value-added products at village workshops
• Farm-Focused Progression: Allocate XP to botany, animal husbandry, and crafting skill trees

⚔️ Martial Prowess

• Fluid Combat System: Chain sword combos with precision archery using timing-based mechanics
• Environmental Puzzles: Solve dungeon challenges to access boss arenas
• Reputation System: Gain faction standing through heroic deeds
• Combat Progression: Unlock 40+ abilities across melee, ranged, and defensive skill trees

Living World Systems

Call of Elyndra also promises an expansive world to explore, and a sophisticated crafting system. Whether you grow your farm into a thriving enterprise or scour the countryside for EXP, your home base is infinitely customizable to your needs. The village you call home is also alive with the hustle and bustle of the townsfolk. Developing relationships with them isn’t just a fun aspect of the dating sim. A number of them also grant combat buffs or reveal hidden lore!

🏡 Base Building & Crafting

• Transform your starter cottage into an estate with 150+ decor items
• Craft gear upgrades using materials gathered from exploration
• Design production layouts to optimize workflow efficiency

👥 Dynamic Community

• 12+ villagers with unique schedules, skills, and relationship arcs
• Affinity system granting combat buffs and lore revelations
• Romance options with marriage planned for post-launch

Technical Innovation & Development

Built using Godot Engine, Call of Elyndra also represents a technical showcase for the open-source platform, featuring:

• Dynamic Lighting: Pixel-perfect illumination of its 2.5D environments
• Procedural Events: Randomized village crises requiring player intervention
• Cross-System Synergy: Farming proficiency unlocking combat bonuses, and vice versa

The development team at Quorum Games brings notable RPG Maker veterans Michael Schaffer and Lliam Sedawie (LVLup) together with farming sim specialists to create this genre-blending experience.

Early Access Roadmap

The initial Early Access release will include all of the core farming and combat systems, as well as three of the six planned biomes. There will be over 50 quests available for both farmers and fighters, and the foundation for local multiplayer that Quorum Games plans to elaborate on over the Early Access period. Planned updates will introduce co-op farming/combat, as well as additional marriage candidates, seasonal festivals, and new weapon classes. Namely, the developers plan on introducing a magic systems that is sure to blow your socks off!

Call of Elyndra launches in Early Access for PC later this year, with a free prologue demo expected during Steam Next Fest. For players craving the strategic depth of Stardew Valley and the combat intensity of Secret of Mana, this ambitious hybrid may well define a new subgenre of life sim RPGs.

Will you answer Elyndra’s call as farmer, warrior, or the rarest breed – a master of both? Prepare your seeds and sharpen your steel when this genre-defying adventure arrives on Steam.