Date: April 13, 2024
Platform: PC (Steam)
Genre: Action / Survival / Historical Adventure
Developer: Ecumene Games
Publisher: TBA
Release Date: TBA
Format: AA+ (premium indie)
After its much-discussed reveal in 2023, Ecumene Aztec, the debut title from Polish indie studio Ecumene Games, garnered significant international attention – especially from communities rooted in Central America. Now, the game re-emerges with a bold new vision, developed by a refreshed creative team committed to authenticity, immersion, and narrative depth.
“We are working with the Polish writer Michał Gołkowski, who has written a series of books set in the late Aztec world. We are also working with Osvaldo Alexis Zúñiga Elizalde, a native speaker of Nahuatl, who is our consultant on Aztec culture.” - said Pawel Jozwiak-Rodan, Ecumene’s CEO.
Today, the team releases a short teaser previewing the upcoming full trailer, alongside the first Developer Diary, which dives into the process of reworking the game’s core narrative and voice.
🎬 Watch the teaser: https://youtu.be/nYM8NYi3HwE
📖 Dev Diary on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2383240/view/512954475614307281
Ecumene Aztec is a narrative-driven AA+ action-survival game set in a vivid world inspired by Aztec civilization. Brutal yet beautiful, the game focuses on three core pillars:
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Combat: Tactical, visceral melee and ranged combat, stamina-based, with dynamic pace shifts
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Exploration: Resource-rich, story-reactive locations full of secrets and emergent encounters
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Survival: Stealth, and physical condition management directly impact your journey
“We aim to create a game that is immersive, brutal, and beautiful – one that not only delivers powerful action but also tells a story worth reflecting on.” – Ecumene Games
The game is being rebuilt from the ground up, with direct input from cultural consultants and conversations with local communities. The first Dev Diary outlines the narrative approach – focused on respect, authenticity, and emotional resonance.
About Ecumene GamesEcumene Games is an independent development studio based in Poland, currently working on its first title – Ecumene Aztec. Drawing inspiration from real historical events and indigenous cultures, the team blends cinematic storytelling with demanding action and immersive gameplay. The studio brings together talents from across film, game design, and interactive media.
More info: https://ecumene.games
PR Contact
Piotr Wasiak
📧 piotr.wasiak@ecumene.games
🌐 Website: https://ecumene.games