- Dead Cells studio thanks Guillermo del Toro for playing its game, gently suggests he try the easy mode - 1 August 2026
In a July 29 IGN interview, prolific director Guillermo del Toro shared his love of the hardcore action-roguelike, Dead Cells, but lamented its difficulty , wishing there was a mode that eased up on the roguelike restarts. Dead Cells studio Motion Twin has since responded to IGN , and recommends del Toro try the easy mode it's already got in there... Read more.
- Guillermo del Toro is asking for a slightly more forgiving Dead Cells, checkpoints and all, 'for the elderly players' - 30 July 2026
I drip-feed roguelikes into my gaming schedule: one too many total resets and my brain could break beyond repair. I always knew this wasn't an unusual approach but I didn't ever think it would be an opinion I'd share with one of my favourite filmmakers, Guillermo del Toro. But the world is a strange place... Read more.
- Dead Cells Stability Patch: Less Null Access, More Monster Slaying. - 15 June 2026
Hello everyone! It’s been a hot minute… okay, a looooong minute… since last time. We’ve been closely tracking your reports, so we're stepping in today to squash the most disruptive bugs weighing down your runs. While our team is currently head-down cooking up the next Windblown Early Access update (launching later this month 🔥), we wanted to ensure our Dead Cells gang gets the love and care you deserve. This Steam patch focuses strictly on game stability, and we're actively working on dedicated console patches as we speak! Please find the full breakdown below: Crash Fixes ● Fixed the most common crash when starting the game by adding memory alignment checks to prevent data serialization issues on 32-bit systems. ● Fixed a null access crash when selecting Dracula's boss cell in Custom Mode while using a fixed number of activated boss cells. ● Fixed an issue where Wolf Trap failed to des…
- Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Arrives on October 15th! - 7 June 2026
Hello everyone! If you tuned into the Xbox Games Showcase during Summer Games Fest, you've already seen the good news: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse now has a release date! The morning sun has vanquished the horrible wait: Rose Belmont will reclaim the Vampire Killer and take up the mantle on the 15th October! 🎉 Sharpen your stakes and mark this date! 🧄 We Brought the Garlic When we first announced the project, we mentioned that Motion Twin had been involved in an advisory capacity during the development. Truth be told, our role was pretty humble; we occasionally shared feedback when Evil Empire wanted a second opinion! We're just grateful they let us tag along for the ride! 👉❤️👈 We've had a front-row seat watching Evil Empire’s team pour their hearts into this project for years, and we genuinely couldn't be happier for them. Honestly, we can't think of a better team to carry the Bel…
- A New Era for Castlevania?! - 12 February 2026
Hello everyone!You all know how much Castlevania runs through the DNA of Dead Cells. It was our biggest inspiration, and the Return to Castlevania DLC was a dream come true for everyone involved.Today, we are incredibly happy to announce that Evil Empire — the studio that lovingly stewarded Dead Cells for years and added so much of the content you love — has developed a brand new Castlevania game in partnership with KONAMI!We have watched them work in the shadows on this project for years, pouring their hearts, souls, and significant dedication into this legendary franchise. Crafting the next chapter of the series is a massive achievement — GG à vous :)Our Humble ContributionWhile this is Evil Empire’s show, you might have seen our little red star at the beginning of the video? 🤔It was a little secret, but we are pleased to mention that Motion Twin acted as an Advisory Game Studio on t…
- La Motion Week is Back! New DC Plushies, Voxel Collab & More! - 23 October 2025
Hey Everyone! La Motion Week, our yearly event, is back! This time we’ve packed it (ribbon not included) with new merch, a fun collaboration, and a big anniversary… CHECK IT OUT NEW DEAD CELLS PLUSHIES 🔥 That’s right, we’ve teamed up with the legendary YouTooz to bring their love/hate relationship into the real world! The Beheaded (ft. Serenade) He’s back and better than ever! The Beheaded returns as a plushie, but this time he’s not alone. He comes armed with his beloved (and clingy) companion sword, Serenade! The Queen (First-Ever Merch!) At long last, Her Majesty is here! For the first time ever, you can get a Queen plushie to rule over your other plushies. We’re so excited to finally give her the royal treatment she deserves. And of course, true to form, both of these incredible plushies glow in the dark, ready for a night-time ambush of your senses. Grab The Queen and the new Behe…
- Dead Cells studio opted to make a new game despite 'super strong' pressure for a sequel because 'we are driven by what we want to make' - 20 October 2025
Dead Cells , released in 2018, is one of the best roguelikes ever—"a stellar action platformer with gorgeous presentation and excellent combat," we said in our 90% review , a reputation that only grew over seven years of further development, 35 updates, and a whole spin-off studio. You might think that Dead Cells 2 would inevitably follow, but no: Developer Motion Twin instead opted to go for an entirely new game called Windblown ... Read more.
- Dead Cells 2 didn't happen because the developers ignored "pressure" from players and followed their hearts - 19 October 2025
When your beloved indie hits the mainstream in a big way, every player wants a say in what you do next. That was certainly the case for Motion Twin, the developer behind Dead Cells , which has been a mainstay on our list of the best roguelike games since its release in 2018. But where other developers look to the safer bet of a sequel in order to maximize excitement (no shade intended, Supergiant. Transistor 2 next?), Motion Twin went down a different path. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Dead Cells dev says its controversial sunsetting was "a good thing for players" New Dead Cells crossover gives it fresh life in an underrated action roguelike You can grab excellent roguelike Dead Cells cheap right now, but not for long
- Dead Cells dev says its controversial sunsetting was "a good thing" - 13 October 2025
October 27, 2025: We've changed the headline of this story to better reflect developer MotionTwin's quote. Dead Cells is a phenomenal game, a mighty feat of mechanical precision and environmental storytelling that captured the hearts of players across the world. Surpassing its reputation as one of the best roguelikes ever, it's regarded as one of the best PC games full stop. It's welcomed millions of players, boasts 97% positive feedback on Steam, and has been garnished with DLC for years after its release. However, further development was stopped last year, so we sat down with two developers from Motion Twin to find out why the studio left it behind. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Dead Cells 2 didn't happen because the developers ignored "pressure" from players and followed their hearts New Dead Cells crossover gives it fresh life in an underrated action roguelike You can…
- New Dead Cells crossover gives it fresh life in an underrated action roguelike - 3 September 2025
Developer Motion Twin supported its hit roguelike Dead Cells for years before moving on to Windblown. The metroidvania grew exponentially through updates and successive pieces of DLC, but fans were still aggrieved when Motion Twin announced that it was focusing its efforts elsewhere. That's mostly because of the quality of the updates, each recontextualizing the game you thought you knew. However, the spirit of Dead Cells lives on through spiritual successors and now a crossover with its genre partner, BlazBlue Entropy Effect. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Neon-soaked roguelike BlazBlue Entropy Effect explodes with DLC and free update
- The Prisoner Enters BlazBlue Entropy Effect! - 1 September 2025
Hey there, Beheaded! The time has come - The Prisoner is now available as a free character in BlazBlue Entropy Effect! A huge shoutout to the 91Act team who have worked so tirelessly to bring this update in their game to life. There are some AWESOME new additions to their game, so let's check them out! New Playable Character: The Prisoner The prisoner in BBEE equips 27 weapons, skills and mutations from Dead Cells, along with 20+ combo variants that pay tribute to other iconic Dead Cells’ gears through their effects. Exclusive Challenge Biome Players have to clear this biome to unlock the Prisoner as a Prototype that can be played in the main line and other modes of the game. The biome is designed in Metroidvania-style to pay tribute to Dead Cells’ iconic roguevania level design. If you haven't played BlazBlue Entropy Effect, you can now pick it up with Dead Cells in the Bundle below 👇…
- You can grab excellent roguelike Dead Cells cheap right now, but not for long - 4 March 2025
If you're looking for a new roguelike to play, you can't go wrong with Dead Cells . The beloved genre entry sits at around 140,000 positive user reviews on Steam, and offers one of the most complete, engaging, and challenging games around. Years of updates and DLC have shaped Dead Cells into an unmissable experience, and you can grab a Steam code for it at a big discount right now, but you don't have long. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Dead Cells' final update overhauls its hardest mechanic, and it's free The last Dead Cells update finally has a release date 10 top games to grab during the Steam Summer Sale 2024
- Dead Cells Mobile Update - Clean Cut & The End is Near - 18 February 2025
Hey there Dead Cells thumb-abusers! We are SUPER happy to announce that both the Clean Cut and The End is Near updates are now available for Dead Cells Mobile! Meaning you can FINALLY play every Dead Cells update on every platform! Whether you're sat on the couch or on the move, you can now enjoy the endless cycle wherever you are! Just try not to break your phone when you get wrecked again 👀 Click the image below to check out the full details over on the Playdigious Website https://store.steampowered.com/app/588650/Dead_Cells/
- Astral Ascent: The Dead Cells Rendezvous Update - 27 November 2024
Welcome Prisoners... After 6 months of undercover work, we are so glad to say the Dead Cells update for Astral Ascent is now live! Jump into the latest update with 5 brand new weapons, 15 new passives, and a dual weapon system! What to expect? 5 unique weapons from Dead Cells Nutcracker for Kiran Throwing Knives for Ayla Wrenching Whip for Octave Scythe Claw for Calie Symmetrical Lance for Yamat Another huge thanks and congrats to the team at Hibernian Workshop! It's been a blast seeing this update come to life! Astral Ascent https://store.steampowered.com/app/1280930/Astral_Ascent/ Astral Ascent & Dead Cells Bundle https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/46767/Dead_Cells__Astral_Ascent_Duo/ And if this awesome crossover wasn't enough, you can now find Dead Cells in the brand-new Ultimate Action Packed Bundle... Bundle! Which includes: Dead Cells Astral Ascent One Step From Eden Ember Kni…
- Dead Cells The Rogue-Lite Board Game is Out Now! - 8 November 2024
Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game is now available in stores! In this novel take on the Dead Cells formula, up to four players can each play as one of the four Beheaded and leap into a co-operative rogue-lite experience. Players will explore a sprawling island, starting with the Prisoners’ Quarters, and slash their way through the malaise-infected horde of enemies all the way up to the High Peak Castle to defy the infamous Hand of the King... or die trying. The board game invites players to rediscover iconic biomes, monsters, and weapons like never before, with completely reimagined visuals. In this unique board game adaptation, each run takes you further as every death makes you stronger. Unlock hundreds of weapons, mutations, and skills in a game as rich and rewarding as the video game. Explore. Kill. Die. Mutate. Repeat. For more information and to purchase, head to the official…
- Dead Cells: Immortalis Episode 1 English Dub - 7 October 2024
It's finally time... Dead Cells: Immortalis Episode 1 is now available with English dubbing!
- Welcome to, La Motion Week! - 3 October 2024
Hey everyone! We have A LOT of stuff going on over the coming days and weeks, so we wanted to bring all of that together in one nice package! So without further ado, welcome to La Motion Week! Windblown launches on October 24th with a demo available even sooner on October 14th! Windblown launches in Early Access on Steam on October 24, 2024. Playable in both single-player and up to three players in co-operative online multiplayer, you won’t have to wait long to dive into this original world where build synergy and fast reflexes are key to success. Try the Single Player Demo on October 14th during Steam Next Fest The single-player demo will be released during this years Steam Next Fest, running October 14th through October 21st with your progression carrying over into the game on October 24th. Additionally, players who try out the demo will unlock an exclusive Guinea Pig skin for their c…
- Dead Cells has its final update out now with The End is Near - 21 August 2024
Six years after the main release, Dead Cells has seen its final update, packed full of content to give it a good send off. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/dead-cells-has-its-final-update-out-now-with-the-end-is-near
- Dead Cells' final update overhauls its hardest mechanic, and it's free - 19 August 2024
Dead Cells The End is Near has finally arrived, marking the end of one of the best roguelikes ever made. Between Motion Twin and Evil Empire, the Metroidvania spin on the genre has been supported with free and premium content for almost a decade. So while it's devastating to watch it end, Dead Cells is still going out with a bang. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The last Dead Cells update finally has a release date 10 top games to grab during the Steam Summer Sale 2024 Big Dead Cells sale is the best time to try the immaculate roguelike
- Dead Cells takes a bow with its 'final major update,' calling an end to 7 years of development that spanned 35 updates, 5 DLC, and 2 studios - 19 August 2024
Dead Cells is finishing a hell of a run. The excellent roguelike that first hit early access all the way back in 2017 got its "final major update" today, adding a raft of new features, weapons, customisation options and, most importantly, bidding a fond farewell to fans... Read more.
