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 significant move towards open knowledge sharing by releasing the game's source code publicly and for free. The announcement, made via X (formerly Twitter), states the decision is driven by a desire to foster learning and collaboration within the game development community.
The source code is available on GitHub under a specialized, non-commercial license, allowing for personal use and study. This initiative has garnered significant praise from the gaming community and beyond. The project is managed by Ethan Lee, a developer and Linux porter with experience in similar open-source game projects.
Beyond the educational benefits, this release also contributes to game preservation. By making the code freely available, Rogue Legacy is protected against potential loss of access due to platform changes or delisting. This proactive approach has even caught the attention of the Rochester Museum of Play, which has expressed interest in partnering with Cellar Door Games.
It's important to note that while the source code is free, the game's assets (art, music, and icons) remain under proprietary license and are not included. However, Cellar Door Games encourages contact for inquiries about using these assets in projects outside the scope of the provided license. The developer's GitHub page emphasizes the educational intent of this release, hoping to inspire new creations and modifications for Rogue Legacy.
