Towerborne is released today in Xbox Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, cloud, Game Pass, and as an Xbox Play Anywhere title. It’s a big moment for all of us at Stoic, and we wanted to take a moment to talk about our journey so far—and where Towerborne is going next.

At its core, Towerborne is a new kind of Looter Brawler—side-scrolling, pick-up-and-play combat fused with deep ARPG progression. You take on the role of an Ace, a spirit-forged hero sworn to defend the Belfry, humanity’s last refuge. Venture solo or squad up in online co-op (or couch co-op on Xbox!); every swing, every loot drop, and every Umbra companion you recruit pushes back the darkness beyond those tower walls.

Our release via Xbox Game Preview marks a watershed moment in Towerborne’s journey, a game we started building years ago. That early spark of imagination grew into the world you’re stepping into today. The release today also brings a sizable update that deepens progression through the new Class Mastery system, reshapes the world map with dozens of handcrafted missions, and introduces fresh Umbra, legendary gear, and a formidable new foe. You can read all the details on towerborne.com.

Since releasing the first Early Access version of the game on Steam in September 2024, player feedback has shaped and improved mission flow, weapon feel, party-finder tools, and more. New Aces will join the ranks of our growing community and help decide where Towerborne heads next—across end-game challenges, community events, and future updates. Cross-play and shared progression across all platforms ensures that every discovery you make travels freely across all platforms.

Game Preview is our next big step. As Towerborne evolves, we will unlock new regions, new game modes, new classes and biomes, new endgame challenges, and ideas we haven’t even thought of yet. The full, free-to-play, 1.0 launch of Towerborne is still to come. Every step on the path will be forged hand-in-hand with you.

Stoic’s story started over a decade ago in a small room, with sketches on whiteboards and a dream that players would care about the kinds of stories we wanted to tell—ones drawn by hand and built with heart. Today, the team is bigger, the tower higher, but what holds it all up remains the same: imagination, perseverance, and the players who bring it to life.

To everyone who has played, cheered us on, sent feedback, or told a friend—you remind us why we do this. Why co-op matters. Why heroes rise together.

So pick up your favorite weapon, gather your Umbra, and meet us at the Belfry. We’ll be there, fighting by your side. 

Towerborne (Game Preview)

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Towerborne is a new kind of Looter Brawler, combining side-scrolling combat with action RPG loot progression and endless customization.* You are an Ace, born anew from the spirit realm with special skills, grit, and determination. Unite with other Aces** and fight as one to defend the Belfry, humanity’s last refuge, from the dark forces outside its walls. Can you become the Ace humanity needs to survive? Explore, fight, and grow stronger – together Explore Together – With an evolving world map and ongoing updates, your adventure continues with new enemies, regions, rewards, and story. Venture solo or with up to three other Aces** and recruit Umbra allies with unique abilities to join your fight. Return to the Belfry to reforge gear and continue your journey. Fight Your Way – Jump into satisfying, pick-up-and-play brawler combat that's easy to learn but challenging to master. Towerborne delivers fast-paced, thrilling battles with deep, evolving strategy. Every fight is a chance to sharpen your skills and face tougher challenges. Endless Customization* – Customize your Ace's appearance, gear, and weapons. Set your preferred danger level in the Wilds, wield powerful weapons with special moves, and mix gear and Umbra companions to create a playstyle that's uniquely yours. This game is a work in progress. Some content and features may change over time before full release of the game. Please purchase only if you are comfortable with the game in its current state. Full details on the latest status of the game, and how you can give feedback and report issues can be found at https://www.Towerborne.com/. * This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items. **Online console multiplayer requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass Core (subscriptions sold separately).