The biggest change: Towerborne is moving away from its original free-to-play, always-online model. The full release is now a buy-once premium game with full offline support, while still allowing online co-op for players who want it. Stoic says the decision was driven directly by community feedback during early access.
- Platforms: PC (Steam, Xbox on PC), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5
- Release Date:
- Price: $24.99 (Standard), $29.99 (Deluxe). Included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium
- Developer: Stoic
- Genre: Side-scrolling Action RPG Brawler
In Towerborne, players take on the role of an Ace — an immortal warrior sworn to defend the Belfry, humanity’s last refuge, from relentless monster invasions. The 1.0 release completes the game’s narrative arc, introducing a central antagonist, new story quests, and a redesigned Bounty Board system to support long-term play.
Combat and progression are also receiving major updates. Stoic has rebuilt the difficulty system from the ground up, including a new Brutal mode aimed at experienced players. Exploration expands with a reimagined World Map and a new coastal biome, while gear, abilities, and progression systems have been refined to support deeper customization.
What’s included in the 1.0 update:
- Complete story: Full narrative arc with a major antagonist, new side quests, and a revamped Bounty Board
- New enemies and bosses: Two new bosses, including the main villain, plus lieutenants and Umbra enemies
- Reworked difficulty: Full balance pass and a new Brutal difficulty mode
- Expanded world: Reimagined World Map and a brand-new coastal biome
- Progression upgrades: New gear, abilities, and a Forge system for upgrading, modifying, and re-rolling stats
- Audio and polish: New music by Austin Wintory, quality-of-life improvements, and bug fixes
- Player-friendly changes: All cosmetics earnable through gameplay, multiple save slots, and character import from early access
Stoic describes the shift to a premium model as a way to give players permanent ownership of the full experience. With this full game update, Towerborne shifts from its original vision as a free-to-play, always-online title into a buy-once, offline game — you will own the complete experience permanently, with offline play and online co-op,
the studio said.
For fans of cooperative beat ’em ups and action RPGs built around progression and skill-driven combat, Towerborne’s full release is shaping up to be a strong comeback. With its PS5 debut, complete story, and player-first monetization shift, the 1.0 launch on positions the game as a more focused and finished experience. More details are available on the official Towerborne website.
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