XEL News

Heading to PC and Nintendo Switch in Summer 2022 (and later 2022 to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and Playstation 5), XEL is a vibrant and colorful action-adventure title inspired by iconic franchises like The Legend of Zelda — with a sci-fi fantasy spin and an incredibly sassy-yet-spirited main character named Reid.
XEL will test your wit and reflexes whilst sending you on an emotional and deeply thoughtful journey through the mysterious world of XEL.



In today’s developer diary, Game Director Maurice Hagelstein and Game Designer Tom Erenstein take us behind the scenes with a look at the character creation process the studio went through before landing on the style we see today, as well as discussing their gameplay design philosophy and giving us a brief but tantalizing glimpse of what players can expect when the game drops next year.

[h3]Watch the brand-new, full-length XEL Dev Diary:[/h3]
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[h3]You have missed the previous two XEL Devlogs?[/h3]
No worries, we got you covered. Find below the recently released two XEL Devlogs:
XEL Devlog #1: Reid Character Design
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE3ZKQ2nnVU

XEL Devlog #2: 6 Pillars of Gameplay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBH96in5Lis

[h3]About XEL[/h3]
XEL follows an amnesiac protagonist named Reid, who finds herself shipwrecked on an enigmatic planet with no memory of her previous life. Players will join Reid as she sets out to get to the bottom of the mystery behind this bizarre land filled with secrets, puzzles, and a not-so-stable sense of time.
Explore a beautiful overworld dotted with challenging dungeons in a classic, top-down, 3D action-adventure format steeped in a rich, vivid palette.
During her quest, Reid will meet charming, enduring characters, engage in thrilling combat, and of course, find and upgrade a whole bevy of nifty items, gadgets, and moves — some of which may help her jump through space and time.



Developed by Tiny Roar and published by Assemble Entertainment, XEL will launch on Steam and Nintendo Switch in Summer 2022; the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 will follow later 2022.

[h3]For the latest news and updates for XEL, wishlist XEL here on Steam:[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1674640/XEL/

XEL-enthusiasts!
Thanks to developer Tiny Roar, we are able to share another great Developer Blog with you.
This time, Tiny Roar is giving you an overview of the main pillars of our game XEL!

To give you a quick breakdown what to expect from the video, the main pillars of XEL are:

• Exploration
  The main pillar that connects all other pillars!
  
• Puzzles Hint: Unique Puzzles on two dimensions, rather than commonly on one.
• Combat Parrying? Yep, right from the start. But there is so much more!
• Story
  Play in your preferred pace, learn more while exploring and from talking to NPCs.
  
• Dungeons
  A monumental experience, big dungeons should challenge the player to use all the learnings while playing on the overworld.
• Crafting
  Upgrade weapons, potions recipes and more to help the player, getting another edge for the tougher opponents in the game.

[h3]But now, enjoy the full Developer Blog on YouTube:[/h3]
[previewyoutube]https://youtu.be/sBH96in5Lis[/previewyoutube]


Thank you for your passion for our upcoming game XEL and watching our Developer Blogs!


[h3]Feel free to wishlist XEL here on Steam, to get the latest news and updates about XEL:[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1674640/XEL/

We hope to see you in the world of XEL in 2022! -Your Teams of Tiny Roar and Assemble Entertainment-

You ever wondered, how characters, and in detail the protagonist of a game, comes to life? Especially from early ideas and concepts to the final character within the game?



Well, thanks to developer Tiny Roar, you will learn more about how XEL's protagonist Reid has been developed since the first concepts.

[h3]Watch the full-length devlog about the development and creation of XEL's Reid on YouTube:[/h3]
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]


Thank you for your passion and dedication for our upcoming game XEL!
We hope you enjoyed watching the trailer, and also hope you are excited as we are to see her come to life on your PC-screens in 2022!



[h3]In the meantime, feel free to wishlist XEL here on Steam, to get the latest news and updates about XEL:[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1674640/XEL/

-Your Teams of Tiny Roar and Assemble Entertainment-

Assemble Entertainment und das Hamburger Entwicklerstudio Tiny Roar haben mit XEL ein neues Sci-Fi-Fantasyspiel angekündigt. In XEL erforscht ihr "eine geheimnisvolle und lebendige Welt voller Rätsel und mysteriöser Dungeons mit gnadenlosen Kämpfen gegen exotische Tiere und Roboter. Inspiriert von der Zelda-Reihe, [...]

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Together with developer Tiny Roar we have today unveiled the latest title to join our roster:
XEL.

XEL is a vibrant sci-fi “Zelda-like” that will head to PC and consoles in 2022.
In the game, players will explore a lush, vibrant world filled with gorgeous — and occasionally deadly — biomes. Solve intricate puzzles, explore mysterious dungeons, and battle merciless robots and exotic wildlife.
Inspired by titles like the Zelda series, XEL will take players through an epic and heartwarming story filled with fantastical settings and memorable characters set to an emotionally powerful soundtrack from composer Gidon Wolff.



[h3]XEL will be part of the famous Gamevasion[/h3]
XEL will be featured during this year's Gamevasion, in the “Assemble: Spotlight On” which will kick off Thursday, August 26, at 7:30 AM EDT on the official RocketBeans Twitch channel.
https://www.twitch.tv/rocketbeanstv

The showcase will be a 90-minute spotlight on Assemble’s portfolio featuring XEL, Endzone – World Apart: Prosperity, Plan B From Outer Space: A Bavarian Odyssey, Sphere – Flying Cities, ITORAH, Super Catboy, Orbital Bullet, and Squadron 51.




[h3]XEL at Indie Arean Booth during Gamescom 2021[/h3]
XEL, Lacuna, and Super Catboy, are also part of this year’s Indie Arena Booth, the biggest shared indie developer booth in the world.
More Details: https://indiearenabooth.de/gamescom2021/games

[h3]Watch the XEL Announcement Trailer on YouTube here: [/h3]
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[h3]About XEL[/h3]
XEL follows an amnesiac protagonist named Reid, who finds herself shipwrecked on an enigmatic world with no memory of her previous life. Players will join Reid as she sets out to get to the bottom of the mystery behind this bizarre land filled with secrets, puzzles, and a not-so-stable sense of time. Explore a beautiful overworld dotted with challenging dungeons in a classic, top-down, 3D action-adventure format in a rich, vivid palette. During her quest Reid will meet charming, enduring characters, engage in thrilling combat, and of course, find and upgrade a whole bevy of nifty weapons, items, gadgets, and moves — some of which may help her jump through space and time.



[h3]Features of XEL[/h3]

• Sci-fi Dungeon Diving: The world of XEL features a vast, extensive overworld and challenging, Zelda-like dungeons to explore.
  
• A Deep Combat System: Become proficient at using a variety of attacks and combos, while dodging, and parrying to tackle and take out foes.
  
• Gadgets & Guns: Master and upgrade your weapons, shield, and gadgets to smash your foes and open up new areas to explore.
  
• Deep Lore and a Deeper Mystery: What exactly happened to this world, and who is responsible? Piece together a captivating story and dive into the legends behind the cryptic history XEL
  
• Spacetime? Not a Problem: Unlock special abilities that allow Reid to bend the rules of space and time, grantingher access to previously impassable areas and opening up new ways to defeat difficult enemies.

[h3]XEL and Assemble at Gamescom 2021[/h3]
The entire Assemble line-up will be available in the Gamescom Now content hub and will serve as the home base for premieres, games, and events.

Free demos on Steam available during Gamescom 2021
During the event, new demos of Super Catboy, Roadwarden, Squadron 51 and Plan B From Outer Space: A Bavarian Odyssey will be available.

[h3]Developed by Tiny Roar and published by Assemble Entertainment, XEL will launch Q2 2022 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.[/h3]