Knowledgeable Sharing: 'Rogue Legacy' Source Code Released

Indie developer Cellar Door Games has generously shared the source code of its popular 2013 roguelike, Rogue Legacy, to foster knowledge sharing within the game development community.

Cellar Door Games Open Sources Rogue Legacy

Art and Music Remain Proprietary, but Collaboration is Encouraged

In a recent Twitter (X) announcement, Cellar Door Games made the source code for Rogue Legacy 1 freely available online. The developer stated that, after over a decade since the game's release, they aimed to contribute to the community by releasing the code under a non-commercial license. This allows individuals to download and utilize the code for personal learning and exploration.

The GitHub repository, managed by developer Ethan Lee, has already garnered praise for its accessibility and educational value. This initiative not only supports game development education but also ensures the game's long-term preservation in the digital landscape, mitigating the risk of future inaccessibility. The release even attracted the attention of Andrew Borman, Director of Digital Preservation at the Rochester Museum of Play, who expressed interest in collaborating with Cellar Door Games.

It's important to note that while the source code is open, the game's assets (art, music, and icons) remain under copyright protection. Cellar Door Games clarifies on GitHub that the intention is to encourage learning, inspire new projects, and facilitate the creation of tools and modifications for Rogue Legacy 1. However, they invite anyone interested in commercial use or using assets outside the released code to contact them directly for discussion.