Indie Developer Cellar Door Games Releases Rogue Legacy Source Code
Cellar Door Games, the developer behind the acclaimed 2013 roguelike, Rogue Legacy, has made a generous contribution to the gaming community by releasing the game's source code for free. This decision, driven by a desire to share knowledge and promote learning, allows anyone to download and explore the game's inner workings.
The source code, available on GitHub, is released under a non-commercial license, meaning it can be used for personal projects and educational purposes. The initiative has been met with widespread praise on social media, with many highlighting the potential for fostering game development skills and preserving the game's legacy. The project is managed by developer Ethan Lee, who has also contributed to the source code releases of other indie titles.
This open-source release also offers a safeguard against the game becoming inaccessible due to platform changes or delisting. The move has even garnered interest from the Rochester Museum of Play, with its Director of Digital Preservation suggesting a collaboration to officially archive the code.
While the source code is freely available, it's important to note that the game's assets (art, music, and icons) are not included, as they remain under a proprietary license. Cellar Door Games encourages those wishing to use assets beyond the scope of the provided license to contact them directly. The developer emphasizes that the goal is to encourage learning, inspire new projects, and facilitate the creation of tools and modifications for Rogue Legacy.
