MASEYLIA: ECHOES OF THE PAST – Press FAQ

MASEYLIA: ECHOES OF THE PAST – FAQ & PRESS KIT


Quick Facts

Title: Maseylia: Echoes of the Past
Genre: 3D Metroidvania / Action-Adventure
Developer: Sol Brothers
Release Date: June 19, 2026 – 5:00 PM (UTC+2)
Price: $17 USD / €17 EUR
Launch Discount: 20% off during the launch period (under $14 / €14)
Platforms at Launch: Windows, Linux, Steam Deck
macOS: Coming shortly after launch
Consoles: Planned for a later release
Languages: 12 languages available at launch
Playtime: 10–15 hours for the main ending, more for 100% completion
Biomes: 6 unique biomes
Bosses: 6 major bosses

• Explore a vast interconnected 3D Metroidvania world.
• Discover powerful abilities that unlock new paths, shortcuts, and secrets.
• Traverse 6 unique biomes, each with its own atmosphere, enemies, and boss encounter.
• Experience exploration-focused gameplay inspired by Metroid Prime, Hollow Knight, and Pseudoregalia.
• Uncover the mysteries of a world abandoned after a devastating alien invasion.
• Find hidden upgrades, optional areas, sequence breaks, and rewards for curious explorers.
• Enjoy 10–15 hours of gameplay for the main ending, with significantly more content for completionists.
• Fully compatible with Steam Deck and Linux from day one.
• Available in 12 languages at launch.

Maseylia: Echoes of the Past is a 3D Metroidvania focused on exploration, platforming, discovery, and player freedom.

Explore a mysterious interconnected world, acquire new abilities, uncover forgotten secrets, defeat powerful bosses, and carve your own path through a vast alien landscape filled with ancient ruins and hidden mysteries.

Inspired by games such as Metroid Prime, Hollow Knight, and Pseudoregalia, Maseylia aims to bring the sense of discovery and adventure of classic Metroidvanias into a fully realized 3D world.

Maseylia: Echoes of the Past launches on:

June 19, 2026
5:00 PM (UTC+2)

The game will be available on Steam from day one.

The standard price will be:

$17 USD / €17 EUR

To celebrate the launch, the game will be available with a 20% launch discount, bringing the price below $14 USD / €14 EUR for a limited time.

Maseylia: Echoes of the Past is developed by Sol Brothers, an independent French game studio founded by Victor Abresol.

The project has been developed over several years with support from talented musicians and family members contributing to various aspects of development and promotion.

Players can expect:

• 10 to 15 hours to reach the main ending.
• Additional hours for exploration and secret hunting.
• A significantly longer experience for players aiming for 100% completion.

The game features:

• 6 distinct biomes
• 6 major boss encounters
• Numerous hidden upgrades
• Optional areas and secrets
• Shortcuts and sequence-breaking opportunities

Each biome features its own visual identity, atmosphere, enemies, and gameplay challenges.

More than a century after a devastating war, the world still bears the scars of an alien invasion.

The invaders arrived, stripped the planet of its valuable resources, and eventually disappeared, leaving behind abandoned ruins, mysterious technology, and a dying world.

As you journey through the remnants of forgotten civilizations, you will uncover what truly happened and piece together the history of a world left behind.

• Exploration-driven progression
• Ability-based traversal
• Challenging platforming sections
• Fast-paced combat
• Epic boss battles
• Hidden secrets and optional paths
• Non-linear exploration
• Rewarding discovery and sequence breaking

Yes.

Exploration, ability upgrades, backtracking, and unlocking previously inaccessible areas are core pillars of the experience.

Fans of Metroid Prime, Hollow Knight, Pseudoregalia, and exploration-focused Metroidvanias should feel right at home.

At launch, the game will be available in:

• English
• French
• German
• Spanish
• Portuguese
• Italian
• Arabic
• Simplified Chinese
• Japanese
• Korean
• Russian
• Turkish

Yes.

Maseylia: Echoes of the Past is fully compatible with Steam Deck at launch.

Yes.

A native Linux version will be available from day one.

Yes.

A macOS version is planned and will arrive shortly after launch.

Yes.

Console releases are planned for the future. More information will be shared after the PC launch.

Stay up to date through the official channels:

Steam Page
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2938870/Maseylia__Echoes_of_the_Past/

X (Twitter)
https://x.com/maseylia

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@solbrotherstudio

Discord Community
https://discord.gg/Q2DYbgZQp8

Follow us for development updates, announcements, community discussions, and future content reveals.

Members of the press and content creators can download official screenshots, logos, artwork, promotional materials, and other media assets here:

https://1drv.ms/f/c/cc39008e0eac6f0e/IgAmUq6_3JJ9TYV0cc1AyYKpAXoYeuGsjKCDm8eKPH33Yps?e=gtNwRR

Official trailers and video files are available here:

https://1drv.ms/f/c/cc39008e0eac6f0e/IgAEtCdbyGCQQLP1RaWhlQSWAX-2DWP0RvMOaJ5flW-IONY?e=WzgmpP

These materials may be freely used for editorial coverage, reviews, previews, livestreams, and video content related to Maseylia: Echoes of the Past.

Journalists, streamers, YouTubers, reviewers, and content creators interested in covering Maseylia: Echoes of the Past are welcome to request review keys.

Please contact:

Victor Abresol
victor_abresol@hotmail.fr

When requesting a review key, please include links to your website, YouTube channel, Twitch channel, publication, or social media presence.

Sol Brothers is an independent French game studio founded by Victor Abresol.

Maseylia: Echoes of the Past is the studio's debut commercial title and has been developed with a passion for exploration-driven adventures. Inspired by games such as Metroid Prime, Hollow Knight, and Pseudoregalia, the project aims to bring the sense of discovery, mystery, and freedom of classic Metroidvania experiences into a fully realized 3D world.

The studio's mission is simple: create immersive worlds that reward curiosity, exploration, and player-driven discovery.

For press inquiries, interviews, review keys, partnership opportunities, or any additional information:

Victor Abresol
victor_abresol@hotmail.fr

Don't hesitate to get in touch. Review keys are available upon request.