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The Obsidian Sun
The Obsidian Sun - ancient Mesoamerican temple with volcanic landscape

The sun fell. Shadows rose.

The Obsidian Sun

Reforge a shattered sun in a living ritual world where every light you kindle carries a cost.

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Reforge the Fallen Sun

The Fifth Sun has fallen, shattered into shards of obsidian glass scattered across the land. Night stretches endlessly, and the old spirits stir in the darkness.

You are chosen to become the Sun Bearer, carrying a fragment of the broken sun as both weapon and burden. Walk the shadow roads, navigate sacred cenotes, and climb ancient temple steps to gather the pieces.

But light has a cost. Every shard you claim, every glyph you awaken, every spirit you bargain with demands something in return. The world remembers, and reciprocity is law.

Gameplay Pillars

Every system is designed to create meaningful moments in a world where choice carries weight.

Ritual Combat

Timing-based melee and ranged attacks with stamina management, knockback, criticals, and special abilities. Every battle is a sacred exchange where victory demands precision.

Glyph Powers

Living sigils that unlock movement, defense, magic, and story outcomes. Ink these ancient symbols to reshape your abilities and the world around you.

Spirits & Factions

Bargain with Feathered Serpent, Jaguar Night-Father, Rain-Bringer, and Ceiba Mother. Navigate the politics of Solar Carvers, Rainkeepers, Jaguar Wardens, and the Stone Choir.

Living Mythic World

Explore the Jade Canopy, Cenote Spiral, Jaguar Terrace, Bone Court, Glass Wastes, Ember Coast, and Shadow-Road-touched ruins.

Deep RPG Systems

Quests, NPC dialogue, shops, inventory, equipment, skills, spells, fishing, gathering, and full controller support. A complete adventure awaits.

Choice & Consequence

Offerings, debts, trials, and faction decisions shape routes and endings. The world remembers your choices, and reciprocity is law.

A Living Mythic World

Journey through sacred spaces shaped by ancient power. Each region holds its own trials, secrets, and spirits.

Jade Canopy

Dense jungle canopy where ancient trees twist toward a sunless sky. Ceiba roots create pathways between shadow and light.

Cenote Spiral

Sacred sinkholes descend into the underworld. Still waters reflect broken starlight and guard the oldest shards.

Ember Coast

Volcanic shores where obsidian meets the sea. Smoke rises from vents and the ground remembers fire.

Glass Wastes

A desert of black glass where the sun's impact scarred the earth. Heat mirages hide both treasure and danger.

Bone Court

Ancient ballcourt complex where the dead once played for the sun's favor. Echoes of old games still sound at night.

Shadow Road

The paths between worlds, touched by the Long Night. Only those who carry light may walk here safely.

The First Trailer Is Coming

The first trailer is in production. Follow development updates for the first look at ritual combat, sacred cenotes, and the cost of carrying light.

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Visual Journey

Immerse yourself in the atmospheric world of The Obsidian Sun through these early visual pieces.

Ancient temple roads climb toward the broken light of The Obsidian Sun

Ancient temple roads climb toward the broken light of The Obsidian Sun

Jungle ruins and sacred pathways hint at the trials ahead

Jungle ruins and sacred pathways hint at the trials ahead

About The Game

The Obsidian Sun is a hand-crafted 2D action-adventure about cost and renewal, built in MonoGame/.NET 8. Explore sacred places, listen to spirits, and carry a shard of the fallen sun as both weapon and burden.

Navigate cenotes, temples, and jungle ballcourts where ancient traditions meet the weight of choice. Every decision echoes through a world where light is costly and power demands ritual sacrifice.

Experience tight movement mechanics, meaningful combat encounters, and glyph-driven abilities that reshape your journey. From the first shard to the final dawn, The Obsidian Sun invites you to bear witness to a world reborn.

Quick Facts

Genre
2D Action-Adventure RPG
Engine
MonoGame / .NET 8
Platform
PC first, targeting Steam
Release
Early Access target: Q1 2027
Core Themes
Cost of LightReciprocityBalanceMythic TrialsLiving Glyphs

Development Roadmap

Follow our journey as we bring The Obsidian Sun to life, milestone by milestone.

1

Alpha Build

Q2 2026

Core ritual combat system, basic cenote exploration, and initial glyph abilities.

2

Beta Testing

Q4 2026

Expanded sacred spaces, spirit guardian encounters, and community feedback integration.

3

Steam Early Access

Q1 2027

Public release with multiple endings, full glyph system, and ongoing development updates.

4

Full Release

Q3 2027

Complete sun-reforging journey with all planned content, polish, and post-launch roadmap.

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2D Action-Adventure RPG
Genre
PC first, targeting Steam
Platform
MonoGame / .NET 8
Engine
Early Access target: Q1 2027
Release
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The Obsidian Sun

A mythic 2D action-adventure inspired by Aztec and Maya cosmologies. Every light you kindle carries a cost.

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