The three-person team at Seattle-based SK Studios has announced Ignite the Depths, an atmospheric dark-fantasy dungeon crawler where players descend through three handcrafted dimensions, combining unique class abilities to overcome raid-inspired bosses and environmental puzzles in solo or four-player co-op.
Everything in Ignite the Depths is designed around deep co-op synergy, rewarding creative teamwork and ability combinations to overcome the Abyss's many dangers. Annihilating barrels and uncovering hidden treasure will reward you with resources that can be spent at Pickle and Po's shop to craft powerful builds and customize each class.
Ignite the Depths features four distinct classes. Players can choose to bombard enemies with magic, protect allies through timed parries, or master other combat styles built around cooperative play.
Ignite the Depths features a dreamy retro-inspired art style that blends classic visuals with modern rendering techniques to create a distinctive aesthetic.
Every dimension culminates in a unique boss encounter featuring bespoke mechanics, environmental puzzles, and large-scale raid-inspired set pieces that test teamwork as much as individual skill.
"We wanted to recreate the feeling of tackling MMO-style dungeons with a close group of friends without the long grind that usually entails. We hope players will still get the satisfaction of crafting and upgrading their class in preparation for these set pieces," said Marcus Klammt, developer at SK Studios.
Ignite the Depths is expected to launch in Q3 2026. Playtests will be held ahead of release, and players can request access via the Steam page.
Key Features
- Solo or four-player online co-op
- Four unique classes with synergistic abilities
- Three handcrafted dimensions to explore
- Raid-inspired boss encounters with environmental puzzles
- Build customization through crafting and upgrades
- Retro-inspired visuals with modern rendering techniques
Wishlist Ignite the Depths on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4910490/Ignite_the_Depths/
Presskit (key art, trailer, screenshots, etc):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GYpKhq8yWrb2z6IWVZgP6ZWc4GpVbh1y?usp=sharing