The Last Spell Launches Today on Consoles and PC

Written by Brandon Hofer on March 09, 2023

News: A new roguelite tactical RPG is now available with the game’s official launch after its time in Steam’s Early Access program.

The Arcade Crew and Ishtar Games have released a new roguelite tactical RPG on consoles and PC today. The Last Spell has finally reached its 1.0 launch after selling more than 250,000 copies during its Steam Early Access period. To help celebrate this launch you can save 10 percent on the $22.50 launch price until March 23 through Steam, the Nintendo eShop or with a PlayStation Plus subscription. A 15 percent discount is also available when you pick up the Headbanger Pack on Steam, which includes The Last Spell’s soundtrack.

As seen in the animation and action-packed gameplay from today’s launch trailer, The Last Spell‘s grand battles find humanity’s final Haven surrounded by a relentless evil advancing from all sides. In order to protect the Magic Circle at all costs, players must expertly guide teams of warriors and the Haven’s development against seemingly insurmountable odds and unpredictable attacks, intuitively adapting their strategy as monstrous hordes tear at defensive fortifications to raze the Haven’s supportive inner structures and extinguish the last flicker of humankind.

The Last Spell key features:

Deeply Rewarding Turn-Based Combat: Thoughtfully equip, position and command squads to line up devastating attacks on groups of enemies without getting overpowered.

Immense Replayability: Randomized party members, stashes of gear, and enemy flanks make each run an exciting, unpredictable fight through procedural generation.

Defensive Strategy: Develop a customizable holdout with upgradable buildings and defensive structures while stalling an unending advance of monsters.

Rewarding Challenge: Close in on humanity’s salvation with each defeat, learning new tactics and unlocking weapons, skills or new supportive buildings.

A Rousing Soundtrack: A synth-driven progressive metal OST perfectly suited for the highs of battle and the brooding, dark world of The Last Spell composed by French musician Rémi Gallego, aka The Algorithm.

“Ishtar Games’ passion for the riveting challenge of tactical combat is equaled only by their devotion to the tactical RPG community, and it’s been incredible to watch The Last Spell’s innovative homage to strategic combat evolve collaboratively as Ishtar Games implemented player feedback throughout the Early Access stage,” said Cyrille Imbert, CEO of The Arcade Crew.

“Thanks to all The Arcade Crew dedicated team we are thrilled to launch at last the 1.0 version of The Last Spell, a five years long journey we overtook with passion and love for the tactical RPG genre. Along the road, we built a special relationship with our community of players, who gave us the fuel to go the distance. A big hug to them all. They will be glad to hear that this is not the end of this amazing trip, we still have plenty of love to pour into The Last Spell recipe!”, said Matthieu Richez, CEO of Ishtar Games.

Take a look at the launch trailer below and then tell us what you think about The Last Spell. It is available on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Will you be picking it up?