Cellar Door Games, the indie developer behind the acclaimed 2013 roguelike "Rogue Legacy," has generously released the game's source code to the public. This move, driven by a commitment to knowledge sharing, allows developers and enthusiasts to learn from the game's design and implementation.
Cellar Door Games Releases Rogue Legacy Source Code
Game Assets Remain Proprietary
In a Twitter (now X) announcement, Cellar Door Games shared a link to a GitHub repository containing the complete source code for Rogue Legacy 1. The code is available under a non-commercial license, meaning it's free for personal use and study. This act of generosity has been widely praised within the gaming community.
The GitHub repository is managed by Ethan Lee, a developer known for his work porting indie games to Linux. The release ensures the game's long-term accessibility, safeguarding it against potential delisting or loss from digital storefronts, contributing to digital game preservation efforts. This initiative even caught the attention of Andrew Borman, Director of Digital Preservation at the Rochester Museum of Play, who expressed interest in collaborating with Cellar Door Games.
It's important to note that while the source code is freely available, the game's art, graphics, music, and icons remain under a proprietary license and are not included in the release. Cellar Door Games encourages anyone wishing to use assets outside the scope of the license or incorporate elements not included in the repository to contact them directly. The developer's goal is to foster learning, inspire new projects, and enable the creation of tools and modifications for Rogue Legacy 1.
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