Indie Developer Cellar Door Games Releases Rogue Legacy 1 Source Code
Cellar Door Games, the developer behind the acclaimed 2013 roguelike, Rogue Legacy, has generously released the game's source code to the public. This decision, driven by a commitment to knowledge sharing, allows anyone to download and utilize the code for personal use.
The source code, available on GitHub, is managed by developer Ethan Lee and is released under a non-commercial license. This open-source initiative has been met with widespread praise from the gaming community and offers a unique learning opportunity for aspiring game developers.
The release also serves as a crucial step in game preservation. By making the code publicly available, Cellar Door Games ensures the game's continued accessibility, even if it's removed from digital storefronts. This proactive approach has already garnered attention from game preservation organizations, such as the Rochester Museum of Play.
It's important to note that while the source code is freely available, the game's assets (art, music, and icons) remain under proprietary license and are not included in the release. However, Cellar Door Games encourages those interested in using these assets for projects outside the scope of the license to contact them directly. The developer's GitHub page clearly states the intention behind this release: to foster learning, inspire new projects, and enable the creation of tools and modifications for Rogue Legacy 1.