Towerborne to Exit Early Access as it Debuts on PS5
Side-scrolling action RPG brawler Towerborne will officially exit its Early Access phase and launch globally on February 26.
Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Stoic announced the release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.
The launch on February 26, 2026, will also mark the debut of the game on PlayStation 5, which is a newly announced platform for the title.
Towerborne first became available to players in Early Access on PC via Steam on September 10, 2024.
This was followed by a Game Preview release for Xbox Series and PC via the Microsoft Store on April 29, 2025.
Players will be able to purchase the game for $24.99 for the standard edition, with a Deluxe Edition available for $29.99.
The title will also be available on day one through the Xbox Game Pass subscription service.
Towerborne casts players as an Ace, an immortal warrior tasked with defending the Belfry, humanity’s last refuge, against the corruption beyond its walls.
The core gameplay is a fast-paced, combo-based brawler combined with modern RPG progression, offering deep customization through powerful gear and a variety of combat styles.
The game supports flexible play, allowing up to three other Aces to join forces for co-operative action, or for solo players to venture with their companion, Umbra, lending unique abilities to their side.
The full Story Campaign brings to life the lore, characters, and stakes of the Belfry’s survival.
The Version 1.0 update introduces a wide range of new content.
This includes a complete and updated story featuring a full narrative arc, the introduction of a major antagonist, new side quests, and an overhauled Bounty Board.
New challenges await with the addition of two new bosses, including the main villain, alongside new lieutenants and Umbra enemies.
A completely new difficulty system has been implemented, rebalancing the entire game and adding a challenging ‘Brutal’ difficulty mode.
The World Map has been reworked and reimagined, now featuring a new coastal biome.
New features to enhance player progression include a new Forge system that allows players to modify, upgrade, and re-roll gear stats, complementing the new gear and player abilities added in this version.
Quality of life improvements, bug fixes, multiple save slots, and the ability to import a current character and associated loot from the Early Access phase are also confirmed.
Additionally, all cosmetics will now be acquired for free through gameplay, eliminating all previous cosmetic purchasing options, and a wealth of new cosmetic items have been included.
The game’s atmosphere is further enhanced with new music composed by Austin Wintory.
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