Echoes of Elysium Airship Survival RPG Launches Early Access December 4
Echoes of Elysium, the highly anticipated airship survival RPG, officially launches into Early Access on December 4 for PC via Steam. Developed by Loric Games, this ambitious title combines open-world exploration with deep survival mechanics set in a breathtaking skyborne world. Players build custom airships, recruit crews, and battle mechanical threats while uncovering the mysteries of the fragmented paradise of Elysium. The Early Access launch represents the culmination of years of development and community feedback integration.
Skyborne Survival and Customization
The game’s core premise revolves around airship construction and management, where players’ vessels serve as both transportation and mobile bases. Customization runs deep, allowing players to design everything from “lumbering fortresses to nimble raiders” with different weapons, components, and layouts. This personalization extends to gameplay strategy, as ship design directly impacts survival chances against the Heron faction and other skyborne threats.
Elysium presents a beautiful but dangerous world where ancient clockwork mechanisms roam alongside stunning landscapes. The survival mechanics require careful resource management, crafting progression, and strategic combat against both land-based and aerial enemies. The six-player cooperative mode enables friends to crew ships together, dividing roles between piloting, combat, and resource gathering during expeditions across procedurally generated islands.
Early Access Roadmap and Future Content
The December 4 launch includes the game’s core systems and one major region, allowing progression through Tier 2 weapons, tools, and airship components. Loric Games has outlined a 12-16 month Early Access period with planned additions including new biomes, higher-tier components, expanded narrative content, and additional enemies. The developers emphasize player feedback will directly influence development priorities throughout the Early Access journey.
Loric Games co-founder Ray Soto describes the project as a “dream” opportunity to create a “world that feels boundless, alive, and truly our own.” The combination of survival mechanics, airship customization, and cooperative gameplay aims to deliver a unique experience within the crowded survival genre. With its striking visual style and innovative premise, Echoes of Elysium positions itself as a standout title in the upcoming winter gaming lineup.
