Emberville is an action/adventure RPG goes beyond the conventional expectations of similar “farm & fight’’ games, with a simple-yet-deep combat system, an inherited skill leveling system, and challenging boss fights, and the new gameplay trailer offers players a glimpse of what to expect.

Customization is key in Emberville. From cross-class combat skills to a full creative building area, players are encouraged to play their way. Building on the two-button combat system, Emberville offers a weapon-bound combo system in addition to class-related skills. Unlock new combos for a variety of weapons and chain different types of attacks to unleash devastating strikes on enemies. Learning skills from leveling multiple classes allows the player to tailor the active combat class for a unique playstyle.

The creative area gives players a location to place buildings, decorations, farms, crafting equipment, and more, with many items and buildings offering further customization options. To ease inventory management between tasks like farming, fishing, building, and combat, Emberville features a dynamic UI system, which adjusts the HUD seamlessly when approaching areas for each task. 

Emberville will offer players an ambitious combination of game systems and mechanics that go far beyond the traditional staples of basic resource gathering and combat that “fight and farm” games are well known for. The leveling system in the game will let players not only swap between different classes, but also allow them to inherit active and passive abilities from that leveled class into a new one, which will allow for flexibility and creativity as each player can find a combination that is unique to their playstyle.

Independent developer Cygnus Cross announced that Emberville will launch into Steam Early Access on October 27, inviting players to begin rebuilding a forgotten world where every expedition into the Vitromitus shapes the future of a thriving settlement.

Accompanying today's announcement is Emberville's biggest gameplay reveal yet.

The new gameplay trailer follows the player's journey from awakening in the mysterious Vitromitus to transforming a forgotten estate into a thriving home. From dangerous expeditions and fast-paced combat to crafting, rebuilding, and discovering new companions, the trailer captures the satisfying rhythm at the heart of Emberville: venture out, return stronger, and slowly breathe life back into a world on the brink.

New cinematic narration from acclaimed actress Jane Perry ties it all together, hinting at the mystery and emotion waiting beneath the surface. At the same time, an original score by Emberville composer Greg Dombrowski, founder of Secession Studios, brings weight and emotion to the journey.

Already featuring the inimitable talents of Doug Cockle, Amelia Tyler, Alex Jordan, and Abubakar Salim, Emberville's ensemble grows even larger today with performers whose work spans some of the industry's most celebrated games. Joining the adventure are acclaimed actors Matthew Mercer, Jennifer English, Ben Starr, Nick Apostolides, Jane Perry, Elias Toufexis, Anjali Bhimani, and Briana White, as well as beloved creator LilyPichu, internationally renowned DJ Dillon Francis, and many more.

Emberville’s newest cast members:

• Matthew Mercer (Critical Role, Baldur's Gate 3, Overwatch) 
• Jennifer English (Baldur's Gate 3, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) 
• Ben Starr ( Final Fantasy XVI, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ) 
• Nick Apostolides (Resident Evil 2 & 4, Dead Space) 
• Elias Toufexis (Deus Ex, Starfield) 
• Jane Perry (Baldur's Gate 3, Dragon Age: The Veilguard) 
• LilyPichu (Content Creator & Voice Actor)
• Briana White (Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy)
• Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Apex Legends) 
• Harry McEntire (Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Final Fantasy XVI) 
• Alex Ponton (Content Creator & Voice Actor)
• David Menkin (Final Fantasy XVI, Dragon Quest) 
• Rich Keeble (Baldur's Gate 3, Total War: Warhammer III) 
• Kirsty Rider (The Sandman, Sifu) 
• Dillon Francis (International DJ, Producer & Musician)
• Cahla “Cahlaflour” Thorman (Content Creator & Voice Actor)
• Michael Bryan
• Lucy Elliott

And they join previously revealed cast members:

• Alex Jordan (The Alters, Baldur’s Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077)
• Doug Cockle (The Witcher 3, Alan Wake II, Baldur’s Gate 3)
• Abubakar Salim (Assassin’s Creed: Origins, House of the Dragon)
• Amelia Tyler (Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield, Diablo IV)

As part of the announcement, Cygnus Cross is excited to reveal that cast members Matthew Mercer, Jennifer English, Alex Jordan, Cahla Thorman, and Elias Toufexis will be appearing at GCX, taking place at Universal Studios Orlando on July 24 and 25.

More than just a convention, GCX is a destination where gaming, community, and unforgettable experiences come together. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet members of the cast, as well as Emberville Co-founder and Co-Game Director CohhCarnage, alongside Founder, CEO, and Lead Game Director Brynjar Gígja.

GCX also marks the first time that the general public will be able to play Emberville! Attendees can meet the available cast members in person, stop by the Emberville booth to play the game for themselves, and even catch a full stage show to learn more about the game!

Key Features:

• Fast-paced Combat Mechanics: Action-oriented combat featuring a variety of weapons, skills, and abilities.
• Multifaceted Game Progression: Level up weapon and armor categories to unlock new skills, learn and improve gathering and crafting skills, rescue NPCs to rebuild Emberville, and explore the world to uncover hidden treasures and secrets.
• Farming, Gathering, and Crafting: Grow crops; gather plants, wood, and minerals; and craft items.
• Creative Area: Customize a player area with houses, buildings, and objects that can be used to improve skills, craft items, and relax.
• Procedural Generation: Explore the giant procedurally generated world of Emberville, featuring levels with a variety of events, biomes, enemies, treasures, and more.
• Unique Multi-layered Combat Mechanics: In addition to the traditional two-button combat system, Emberville features a weapon-bound combo system and class-related combat skills.
• Dynamic UI: A User Interface mechanic that changes the HUD in accordance with the player’s needs, making it easier to deal with multiple features without preventing the player from making their own decisions or managing their inventory.
• Inherited Skills: Combat skills that are inherited from one leveled-up class to another, allowing the player customize the active combat class. 

Emberville is in development for PC (Steam), scheduled for 2027.