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Rogue Legacy Dev Shares Game Source Code in Pursuit of Sharing Knowledge

Authore: LillianUpdate:Feb 21,2025

Rogue Legacy Dev Shares Game Source Code for Educational PurposesCellar Door Games, the indie developer behind the acclaimed 2013 roguelike "Rogue Legacy," has generously released the game's source code to the public. This move, driven by a commitment to knowledge sharing, allows developers and enthusiasts to explore the game's inner workings.

Cellar Door Games Open Sources Rogue Legacy

Game Assets Remain Proprietary, but Collaboration is Encouraged

In a Twitter (now X) announcement, Cellar Door Games stated that the source code is freely available for download via GitHub under a specific, non-commercial license. This grants users the right to study, modify, and use the code for personal projects.

The GitHub repository is managed by Ethan Lee, a developer known for his contributions to the open-sourcing of other indie games. This act of generosity has been widely praised on social media, offering valuable learning opportunities for aspiring game developers.

Rogue Legacy Dev Shares Game Source Code for Educational PurposesBeyond educational benefits, this release ensures the game's long-term accessibility, safeguarding it against potential delisting from digital stores and contributing to digital game preservation efforts. The announcement even garnered interest from 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 freely available, the game's art, graphics, music, and icons remain under proprietary license. Cellar Door Games clarified that the intention is to facilitate learning and inspire new projects. Commercial use or distribution incorporating assets not included in the repository requires direct contact with the developers. The GitHub page states: "If you are interested in distributing work that falls outside the terms in the license below, or if you are interested in distributing work that includes using any part of Rogue Legacy not included in this repo then please get in touch."