A heavy warrior clad in striking red armor stands ready in a stark, frozen ruin. This is the arresting image that introduces Elta: Defy All Gods, a third-person sci-fi action platformer developed by Afterburner Studios and published by Focus Entertainment. Announced during the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 pre-show, the title is slated for an early 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, where it is currently available to wishlist.
Focus Entertainment and Afterburner Studios Unveil Sci-Fi Action Platformer
Heavy Impact Combat and Companion Mechanics
Footage from Output Lag showcases a combat loop that trades in fast, heavy impacts. The protagonist features a glowing core set directly into its chest alongside burning red eyes, paired with a distinct companion: a small, green, dragon-like creature that perches on the character’s shoulder. The armored warrior wields a mace to crush opponents, charges forward to unleash a glowing shockwave that flattens crowds, and fires bursts of white lightning. Meanwhile, the shoulder-mounted companion actively assists by breathing fire during skirmishes set against snowfields and sun-baked canyons.
Mythic Adversaries and the Faction Landscape
The title’s subtitle forms its central narrative and thematic tagline: “defy all gods.” Visual reveals from the announcement trailer showcase an eclectic roster of foes standing in the protagonist’s way. The player characters face off against an ice dragon, a giant pale figure with multiple arms, and aggressive packs of blue-skinned brutes.
Hardware Ecosystems and Storefront Availability
While publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Afterburner Studios have kept pricing and granular platform specs under wraps ahead of the early 2027 launch window, the project already establishes a distinct visual and mechanical identity diverging from the studio’s previous work on Dreamscaper. Set for release across major current-gen hardware ecosystems, the game is locked in for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Players tracking the title can already add it to their digital wishlists across storefronts as the industry marches toward its early 2027 rollout.
