Earthblade has been Cancelled (From The Creators of Celeste)
Earthblade has been Cancelled (From The Creators of Celeste)
by onii-piece17
41 Comments
diddlinderek
I’m cancelling the sneaker I was going to release in 2032.
anonsyed
Huge bummer. Especially reading the update and hearing that it was because of interpersonal issues. Hopefully some of the creatives behind the game like Maddy and Noel can figure out something that works better for them and have a new project in the works soon.
NotTakenGreatName
Celeste came out in 2018 jeeeeeez man
Kodi_Mravinjak
Damn, it’s been 7 years since Celeste first came out. It’s a shame they weren’t able to make it. I couldn’t possibly blame them. The art for earthblade looked amazing, and knowing the team it surely would have ended up great if they continued, but mental health should always be a priority, too. I hope they’re able to rest and reset and capture that magic again in the future.
mytavance
noooo how could miggy shiggy do this to the poor indie devs of the hidden gem Celeste
Oh wait wrong subreddit
Known_Ad871
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO
demons-yelling
NOOOOOO
Jakeremix
I just know it would’ve been a hidden gem
devenrc
Augh. My heart
B_r_y_z_e
Dude I am so sad now..
skeletank22
Awww…I was really looking forward to this one too. The salt on the wound is this concept art/image is giving me some major Faxanadu vibes.
Alaska2Maine
I hope they release an online multiplayer Towerfall as a cash infusion for them. I’d buy it day one
MarkyDeSade
Are sequels to mid-2010s indie hits all cursed??
BrettRys
Hard not to read this as Pedro being absolutely crucial to the game’s development. No idea if he legally has any rights to the Celeste IP, most individual developers don’t, but from the sounds of it this games fate was sealed when he left.
Fascinating that they say they “lost their way” in the statement, and that him leaving woke them up to it. I guess the major takeaway is that there was a problem, all parties realized it, and now we’ll have to hope they can move on and learn from it.
Background-Sea4590
I’m sad that the game was cancelled, and, at the same time, glad that the developers seem to take some weight off their shoulders and start with a fresh slate. I wish them good luck in their future projects, Celeste was a truly remarkable game!
Govorkian
noooooooooooooooooo
gnulynnux
This is very sad– this was one of my most anticipated games of 2024.
Adamaneve
Surprising there was a conflict with the IP rights for *Celeste*, especially considering the concept originated as a PICO-8 game jam title by Maddy and Noel. It’s a shame that ultimately led to this game’s demise.
On a similar note: if you’re craving a new game from the creator of Celeste, I’d recommend [*Super “Sonic Saves The World” World*](https://www.smwcentral.net/?p=section&a=details&id=32893), a kaizo *Super Mario World* ROM hack created by Maddy during COVID lockdown. It’s difficult and unhinged but a very charming experience that pushes the limits of SMW’s mechanics. [There was a *very* entertaining speedrun of it at the last SGDQ.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynp9B6pHeyQ)
LLJKCicero
Honestly I’m okay with this. Celeste was incredible, but the one trailer they released of Earthblade just didn’t look very good. It wasn’t even rough, there just…wasn’t anything there that looked particularly compelling or interesting, imo.
jf0ssGremlin
DAMN
daskrip
This is heartbreaking. But to maybe ease the pain just a bit, do know that Maddy already did develop a Metroidvania back in 2007. It’s called An Untitled Story and it’s amazing!
_Musicka
I was looking forward to a new soundtrack from Lena. Hopefully there are plans to release the music she wrote for it! I’d listen to it.
MrKitchenSink
Damn, sad to hear, I’ve been really looking forward to EarthBlade. But I can understand the team’s rationale for cancelling the project, and I respect their choice. Can’t wait to see what they end up cooking up next.
heptadecagram
The second-system effect is a real and painful thing. I really feel for all of the EXOK team on this.
Popple06
r/tomorrow’s 9/11
capnbuh
man the story of how it was cancelled is really sad. They tried to go bigger than Celeste and it ended up tearing the team apart. Y_Y
El_Barto_227
/r/tomorrow on suicide watch
detroit1979
This is heartbreaking.
Naschka
A bit sad but that is ok, there strenght was smaller titles and there is nothing wrong with that.
If they ever try again i hope they go the route that Deltarune went with small incremental parts. It allows you do find and ending in between to refocus and reorganize as well as rest for a while.
Or semi full releases like Shining Force 3 and Mass Effect. No not as long as those, maybe a 4-5 hours of gameplay. I just love the idea of games that interlock instead of the need to play forever on a single title. The biggest issue is to get a proper outline of the story and how to interlock.
For those who do not know Shining Force 3, it consists of 3 CDs and while the first 2 play around the same time but centered around different groups (who do see each other) and the third game has another party that in the end meets up with the others for the showdown. They are played in order of release, save files at the end can be loaded to the next game (each game has a default non save file start) and some choices have influence on the next game (not story altering but people may die or survive somewhat as in Fire Emblem).
But for now this news is not as bad as it could have been, i mean the people enjoyed Celeste and they will still make stuff on that scale.
TheTwistedToast
This is deeply saddening. But, if it’s what Maddy and Noel feel they need to do to move on, I’m all in for supporting them. Hopefully they take what they want from this and can announce a new project down the line
BlueZ_DJ
I like how THIS is how I first hear about the game
log_with_cool_bugs
waiting for a similar post from Team Cherry RE: Silksong…
dylulu
Damn, that’s a shame. Love Celeste.
AnoXeo
Didn’t even know they were working on something else. Damn shame.
Master3530
Wtf I was looking forward to playing peak
ConspicuousMango
Extremely disappointing to hear. Earthblade has been sitting in my Steam Wishlist for so long and I was just waiting for some news about a release to come out. Bummer. I loved Celeste and I have no doubt Maddy and Noel will be able to get back in the groove of things and create something their proud to show the world.
Jeezy52
Dam I really wanted to play Earthblade
recursion8
r/tomorrow in absolute shambles
Toxlc-Rick
Team Cherry I swear if Silksong is cancelled after all this time…
_Imposter_
This makes me unfathomably sad 🙁
serviceowl
I respect developers who actually get work done even if it’s not perfect.
41 Comments
I’m cancelling the sneaker I was going to release in 2032.
Huge bummer. Especially reading the update and hearing that it was because of interpersonal issues. Hopefully some of the creatives behind the game like Maddy and Noel can figure out something that works better for them and have a new project in the works soon.
Celeste came out in 2018 jeeeeeez man
Damn, it’s been 7 years since Celeste first came out. It’s a shame they weren’t able to make it. I couldn’t possibly blame them. The art for earthblade looked amazing, and knowing the team it surely would have ended up great if they continued, but mental health should always be a priority, too. I hope they’re able to rest and reset and capture that magic again in the future.
noooo how could miggy shiggy do this to the poor indie devs of the hidden gem Celeste
Oh wait wrong subreddit
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO
NOOOOOO
I just know it would’ve been a hidden gem
Augh. My heart
Dude I am so sad now..
Awww…I was really looking forward to this one too. The salt on the wound is this concept art/image is giving me some major Faxanadu vibes.
I hope they release an online multiplayer Towerfall as a cash infusion for them. I’d buy it day one
Are sequels to mid-2010s indie hits all cursed??
Hard not to read this as Pedro being absolutely crucial to the game’s development. No idea if he legally has any rights to the Celeste IP, most individual developers don’t, but from the sounds of it this games fate was sealed when he left.
Fascinating that they say they “lost their way” in the statement, and that him leaving woke them up to it. I guess the major takeaway is that there was a problem, all parties realized it, and now we’ll have to hope they can move on and learn from it.
I’m sad that the game was cancelled, and, at the same time, glad that the developers seem to take some weight off their shoulders and start with a fresh slate. I wish them good luck in their future projects, Celeste was a truly remarkable game!
noooooooooooooooooo
This is very sad– this was one of my most anticipated games of 2024.
Surprising there was a conflict with the IP rights for *Celeste*, especially considering the concept originated as a PICO-8 game jam title by Maddy and Noel. It’s a shame that ultimately led to this game’s demise.
On a similar note: if you’re craving a new game from the creator of Celeste, I’d recommend [*Super “Sonic Saves The World” World*](https://www.smwcentral.net/?p=section&a=details&id=32893), a kaizo *Super Mario World* ROM hack created by Maddy during COVID lockdown. It’s difficult and unhinged but a very charming experience that pushes the limits of SMW’s mechanics. [There was a *very* entertaining speedrun of it at the last SGDQ.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynp9B6pHeyQ)
Honestly I’m okay with this. Celeste was incredible, but the one trailer they released of Earthblade just didn’t look very good. It wasn’t even rough, there just…wasn’t anything there that looked particularly compelling or interesting, imo.
DAMN
This is heartbreaking. But to maybe ease the pain just a bit, do know that Maddy already did develop a Metroidvania back in 2007. It’s called An Untitled Story and it’s amazing!
I was looking forward to a new soundtrack from Lena. Hopefully there are plans to release the music she wrote for it! I’d listen to it.
Damn, sad to hear, I’ve been really looking forward to EarthBlade. But I can understand the team’s rationale for cancelling the project, and I respect their choice. Can’t wait to see what they end up cooking up next.
The second-system effect is a real and painful thing. I really feel for all of the EXOK team on this.
r/tomorrow’s 9/11
man the story of how it was cancelled is really sad. They tried to go bigger than Celeste and it ended up tearing the team apart. Y_Y
/r/tomorrow on suicide watch
This is heartbreaking.
A bit sad but that is ok, there strenght was smaller titles and there is nothing wrong with that.
If they ever try again i hope they go the route that Deltarune went with small incremental parts. It allows you do find and ending in between to refocus and reorganize as well as rest for a while.
Or semi full releases like Shining Force 3 and Mass Effect. No not as long as those, maybe a 4-5 hours of gameplay. I just love the idea of games that interlock instead of the need to play forever on a single title. The biggest issue is to get a proper outline of the story and how to interlock.
For those who do not know Shining Force 3, it consists of 3 CDs and while the first 2 play around the same time but centered around different groups (who do see each other) and the third game has another party that in the end meets up with the others for the showdown. They are played in order of release, save files at the end can be loaded to the next game (each game has a default non save file start) and some choices have influence on the next game (not story altering but people may die or survive somewhat as in Fire Emblem).
But for now this news is not as bad as it could have been, i mean the people enjoyed Celeste and they will still make stuff on that scale.
This is deeply saddening. But, if it’s what Maddy and Noel feel they need to do to move on, I’m all in for supporting them. Hopefully they take what they want from this and can announce a new project down the line
I like how THIS is how I first hear about the game
waiting for a similar post from Team Cherry RE: Silksong…
Damn, that’s a shame. Love Celeste.
Didn’t even know they were working on something else. Damn shame.
Wtf I was looking forward to playing peak
Extremely disappointing to hear. Earthblade has been sitting in my Steam Wishlist for so long and I was just waiting for some news about a release to come out. Bummer. I loved Celeste and I have no doubt Maddy and Noel will be able to get back in the groove of things and create something their proud to show the world.
Dam I really wanted to play Earthblade
r/tomorrow in absolute shambles
Team Cherry I swear if Silksong is cancelled after all this time…
This makes me unfathomably sad 🙁
I respect developers who actually get work done even if it’s not perfect.