Cellar Door Games, the indie developer behind the acclaimed 2013 roguelike "Rogue Legacy," has generously released the game's source code to the public. Their stated goal? To promote knowledge sharing and inspire future game developers.
Cellar Door Games Open-Sources Rogue Legacy
Art and Music Remain Proprietary, but Collaboration is Encouraged
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 specialized, non-commercial license, allowing free download for personal use and study.
This act of generosity has been widely praised on social media. The release not only provides a valuable learning resource for aspiring game developers but also ensures the game's long-term accessibility, safeguarding it against potential delistings or loss from digital storefronts. This aligns with important game preservation efforts in the digital age. The announcement even sparked interest from Andrew Borman, Director of Digital Preservation at the Rochester Museum of Play, who suggested a potential partnership.
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. However, Cellar Door Games encourages contact for anyone interested in using assets outside the license's terms or incorporating elements not included in the released repository. Their GitHub page clearly states the intent is to facilitate learning, inspire new projects, and enable the creation of tools and modifications for Rogue Legacy 1.
