Ebonreach – The Veilbound Genesis | Retro RPG
Coming soon · Windows PC · Single-player RPG
Ebonreach
The Veilbound Genesis
A gothic world. An awakening power. A story told through the people caught within the Veil.
Enter the world of Skol Hawthorne’s The Veilbound Genesis in a classic RPG with richly detailed, 16-bit-inspired pixel art, exploration, and side-view turn-based battles.
Begin as Astra Vale, then experience the unfolding story through different lead characters as their journeys draw you deeper into Ebonreach.
By Skol Hawthorne & Eternal Darkness Studios
Planned launch price: US$24.99 · In development · Release date to be announced
Free demo available now · Windows 64-bit
Take your first steps beyond the Veil.
Begin Astra Vale’s journey with the first two story chapters, then sample exploration, a complete side quest, and repeatable turn-based combat.
Play with a keyboard or compatible controller. The demo includes music and ambient sound; dialogue is presented as text.
Free Windows 64-bit demo · Approximately 84 MB ZIP · No Godot installation required. On itch.io, choose Download, extract the entire ZIP, and run Ebonreach-Demo.exe with Ebonreach-Demo.pck beside it. Demo saves are separate from the full game.
Explore · Battle · Discover
Watch the gameplay trailer
See Ebonreach in motion, from exploration to classic turn-based battles.
Gameplay from the development build. Watch the gameplay trailer on YouTube.
World · Lore · Emotion
Beyond the familiar, the Veil stirs.
A cinematic introduction to the game’s world and atmosphere. Watch on YouTube.
A classic adventure with a gothic soul
Walk the streets. Meet the people. Uncover the lore.
A changing perspective
Follow Astra and a cast of playable leads across a 40-chapter adaptation of the novel. Each perspective brings another part of the story into focus.
Think through every turn
Face enemies in classic side-view battles. Choose commands, manage resources, develop your party, and prepare for the next encounter.
A world worth exploring
Venture beyond the main path through connected regions, landmarks, interiors, side quests, and dungeon expeditions.
People with stories
Talk with residents, hear fragments of local history, and take on optional contracts that reveal more of Ebonreach.
Music after nightfall
Discover original Ebonreach music, atmospheric taverns, and the Velvet Requiem’s stage as you explore.
Make the journey yours
Play with a keyboard or controller, pursue achievements, gather Ebon Crowns, and return to the road when you are ready.
From the current development build
A glimpse of the adventure
Actual gameplay screenshots. Visuals, interface, and balancing may change during development.
One connected world
Twelve regions. Many roads to follow.
From the French Quarter to the depths of the Undervein, travel through a world of haunted places, hidden histories, and people with unfinished business. The current build contains 231 connected exploration maps, including interiors, with 86 side-quest chains and 10 dungeon expeditions.
- French Quarter
- Bayou Lacroix
- Ashenveil Cemetery
- Garden District
- The Drowned Warrens
- The Ebonweald
- The Elderstone Ridge
- Frostvale Peaks
- Blackfire Crag
- The Undervein
- The Vellum Exchange
- The Velvethorn Grove
Exploration journeys open alongside the chapter campaign. Optional discoveries deepen the world while the main story follows the novel.
Plan your journey
How long is the adventure?
Main story
Focus on the chapter campaign and its central journey.
Story & exploration
Take time for substantial side quests and world exploration.
Completion-focused
Seek out optional quests, dungeons, landmarks, and achievements.
Early development estimates, not measured completion times. These ranges are based on the current content and have not yet been validated by a complete human playthrough. Reading pace, exploration, and final balancing will affect playtime.
Your invitation to Ebonreach
Be there when the Veil opens.
Coming soon for Windows PC · Planned launch price US$24.99
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Release date to be announced. The game is currently in development.
Before you set out
Do I need to read the book first?
No. The game introduces the world through its story. Readers can experience familiar characters and places in a new form. Discover the novel.
Is this a multiplayer game?
This is a single-player retro RPG focused on story, exploration, and turn-based battles.
What platforms and controls are planned?
Windows PC, with keyboard and controller support. System requirements will be announced closer to release.
When can I buy it?
The game is coming soon, with a planned launch price of US$24.99. Join the newsletter for the release announcement and the pre-release signup coupon offer.
Where can I learn more about Ebonreach?
Explore the characters, read the lore, and watch the cinematic reveal trailer.