Rogue Legacy Unveils Code for Educational Open Source Initiative

Indie Developer Cellar Door Games Releases Rogue Legacy Source Code

Cellar Door Games, the developer behind the acclaimed 2013 roguelike, Rogue Legacy, has made a generous contribution to the game development community by releasing the game's source code for free. This move, described as a pursuit of knowledge sharing, allows anyone to download and explore the game's inner workings.

The source code, available on GitHub, is released under a non-commercial license, meaning it's free for personal use and learning. This initiative has been praised by many on social media, recognizing its potential to educate aspiring game developers. The repository is managed by Ethan Lee, a developer known for his contributions to other indie game source code releases.

The release also addresses concerns about game preservation. Making the source code publicly available ensures the game's longevity, even if it's removed from digital stores. This proactive approach has even attracted the attention of the Rochester Museum of Play, which expressed interest in partnering with Cellar Door Games.

It's important to note that while the source code is freely available, the game's assets—including art, graphics, music, and icons—remain under a proprietary license and are not included. However, Cellar Door Games encourages contact for those wishing to use assets outside the license terms or incorporate elements not included in the released code. The developer's goal is clear: to foster learning, inspire new projects, and enable the creation of tools and modifications for Rogue Legacy 1.