From Press Release:
PARIS (Sept. 2, 2026) – Developer Runes Studio and Publisher The Arcade Crew (Drop Duchy, Abyssus) today revealed brand-new footage for the top down, 1-4 player ARPG Wardens of Avalon, launching on PC next year: https://store.steampowered.
com/app/2409660/Wardens_of_ Avalon/ This medieval, Dark Arthurian adventure enlists you as a member of the newly formed Legend of the Twilight Knights for a simple but world-altering goal: restore the fallen Kingdom of Avalon.
Wardens of Avalon blends traditional survival crafting with basebuilding elements and a dynamic combat system. Draw your blade against overwhelming bosses that will take everything you have to overcome. Today’s new gameplay showcases the danger laden journey you’ll take on to restore the kingdom. Whether you go it alone or alongside your fellow Twilight Knights, you’ll have to be smart to make it out unscathed.
FEATURES:
- Explore: Venture across the ruined Kingdom of Avalon, navigating and conquering complex, handcrafted dungeons filled with challenging monsters and climactic battles with legendary bosses.
- Defeat Corruption: Beat back the foul corruption and monsters that have swarmed the land. Slay beasts, uncover new areas and gather resources to restore Avalon.
- Rebuild: Return from your adventures with the resources needed to rebuild, expand and protect Avalon. Establish new districts with workshops, blacksmiths, druids, herborists, apothecaries and more to restore the land to its former glory.
- Classless Builds: Wardens of Avalon’s classless system allows you to build the Twilight Knight of your dreams, or what the situation requires in a pinch. Break oaths, swear new ones and create a build needed to take down your next awe-inspiring boss.
- Gather the Twilight Knights: Restore Avalon solo or in online co-op with up to four players. Stand side by side with fellow Twilight Knights to fend off assaults on your fiefdom, together.
For more information on Wardens of Avalon, follow The Arcade Crew on X and visit https://www.thearcadecrew.com/
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About The Arcade Crew
With a gameplay first approach and high-quality focus, The Arcade Crew produces and publishes awesome indie and innovative games from creative teams from around the world.
The Crew’s iconic projects include Abyssus from DoubleMoose Games, Drop Duchy from Sleepy Mill Studio, Blazing Chrome from JoyMasher and Infernax from Berzerk Studios. The Crew is working on several new games for 2026 and beyond.
The Arcade Crew is Dotemu’s indie publishing division.
Join the Crew at http://www.thearcadecrew.com.
About Runes Studio
Runes Studio is an independent studio dedicated to creating high quality games with unique hooks. Runes is also convinced that the quality of a game depends first and foremost on the well-being of the teams who make it.
More about Runes Studio at https://runes-studio.com
