Idle combat
No twitch inputs. You author the Battle Plan - targeting, skills, priorities - and your hero carries it out.
A fading world. One last ember.
An idle RPG set in a fading realm beneath an ancient runic veil. Send your hero across its lands and into the depths below, reclaiming lost power and growing stronger with every run - even while you're away.
Join the Discord Wishlist on Steam Soon
Alpha access is requested through our Discord. The Steam wishlist opens after the playtest.
Gameplay
A world to reclaim
An idle RPG of ruin and reclamation - deep enough for theorycrafters, light enough to enjoy in the gaps of your day.
Deep crafting
Break down loot into echoes, inscribe new power at the bench, and refine every piece of your build.
Three classes
Vanguard, Hunter, Arcanist - each a surviving tradition of the old world, with its own approach to the fight.
Deep build identity
War Sigils, talents, and your Battle Plan turn raw stats into a build that is unmistakably yours.
Offline progress
Progress continues while you're away. Come back to collect what you earned.
Bosses & The Ascent
Face the realm's fallen guardians and climb The Ascent, a proving ladder of escalating trials.
Choose your path
Three classes
Each is a surviving tradition of the orders that once held the veil. Pick the one that fits how you want to play.
Vanguard
The shield-law of the old wardens. Hold the line, bear the burden, and outlast everything the realm throws at you.
Hunter
The tracker's tradition. Stalk the breaches, strike what slips through, and finish with practiced precision.
Arcanist
The inscriber's art. Bend the realm's failing runework to your will - without being consumed by it.
From the build
A look at the world
Embershroud is in active development. Screenshots from the playtest build are on the way.
Gameplay screenshot coming during the playtest
Gameplay screenshot coming during the playtest
Gameplay screenshot coming during the playtest
Screenshots will be added as the alpha playtest build comes together.
The ember still burns
Live from Embershroud
The realm grows even while you rest. Here is what the heroes of Embershroud have wrought.
Server status
Prod Realm
Not yet live Launching soon
Community
Join the alpha playtest
The alpha is announced and accessed through our Discord - join to request access and help shape Embershroud as it takes form. The Steam page opens after the playtest.
Questions
Frequently asked
What is Embershroud?
An idle RPG set in a fading realm beneath an ancient runic veil. Explore the lands above and the depths below, reclaim lost power, and decide the fate of a world that was never fully sealed.
What platforms can I play on?
The alpha playtest is PC-only to begin with. Mobile may join later playtest rounds, and the full launch is planned for Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Can I play across PC and mobile?
Yes. Your character lives on our servers, not on one device. To use the same account across different platforms - like PC and mobile - you link them with an email and password, and then your progress follows you everywhere.
Do I need to create an account?
There is no manual registration. On PC (Windows and Linux) you sign in with Steam; on mobile you use your Apple or Google account - so a game account is created for you automatically.
How much does it cost?
Embershroud is free to play. The alpha playtest is free to join - access is requested through our Discord.
Is it pay-to-win?
No. We never sell combat power, gear, or competitive advantage - that's earned by playing, never bought. If a purchase would let someone pay to beat you, it isn't in the game.
How do you stop cheating?
Embershroud is server-authoritative: the game runs on our servers and your client only displays what the server calculates. Your stats, items and progress all live server-side, so they cannot be edited or hacked from a modified client - which keeps things fair for everyone and keeps your progress safe.
Do I have to grind? How "idle" is it?
There's no manual grinding or twitch input. You author the Battle Plan - targeting, skills, priorities - and your hero carries it out, even while you're offline. The depth is in theorycrafting and refining your build, not repetitive clicking.
Are there guilds and social features?
Guilds start in a basic form during the playtest, with guild chat to coordinate. Bigger guild features - like cooperative guild bosses - are planned for after launch.
When can I play?
An alpha playtest is scheduled to start this summer, announced first in our Discord - that is also where access is requested. The Steam page and wishlist open after the playtest.
Will my alpha progress carry over?
Alpha is a testing and balancing phase, so progress made during the alpha is wiped when the game launches - everyone starts fresh at release. We will always be upfront about resets in our Discord.
How do I share feedback or report bugs?
Our Discord is the place - playtest feedback directly shapes the game.
Who is making Embershroud?
Embershroud is made by Iterative Studios, the original creators of Nordicandia.