A spark flickers in the waste.
A world half-forgotten, secrets buried within.
Which hand truly turns the gears of fate?
Uncover Buried Memories
Discover a place full of life, spirit and intrigue as you follow your sense of curiosity and discover the deeper meanings of life and consciousness.
The water-washed lands of Ironreach are where nature and its inhabitants have always been in tension.
Find your place in the world and bear witness to its powerful forces, both natural and artificial.
A Hand Drawn World, Crafted With Care
Featuring traditional 2D art and animation combined with sophisticated effects.
Every character, every level, every menu is shaped with care and a sense of place.
Everything should feel like it belongs in the world, a world full of surprises and one that compels you to explore.
“For The Authority, the lands of Ironreach is their stronghold.
A settlement formed over eras of survival in the harsh natural environment,
a world slowly bent to serve their order.
They believe it thrives only through total control:
of movement, of thought, and of memory.”
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Ember League is a passionate indie game development studio founded by a small group of passionate developers whose credits include engaging titles like Hollow Knight, Exo One, and Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Driven by a love for story-rich single player experiences, our goal is to make compelling games for PC and console players alike.
David Kazi
David heads up the Creative Direction, including writing and overseeing design. Drawing from over a decade of game development experience, including as the Technical Director on Hollow Knight, he is putting all of his focus on making sure that the game is the best experience it can be for the players.
Alan Evans
Alan spans both creative and operational roles on Bit Awakening, contributing to design and progression while overseeing studio execution, planning, and growth. His primary goal is to make sure everything executes smoothly on the production and that team can deliver a premium game.
Nathan Cummins
Nathan leads the game’s composition and sound design. An award-winning composer who is also credited for music orchestration on Hollow Knight: Silksong, he shapes the emotional tone through music, builds immersive soundscapes, and brings each moment to life with bold, expressive audio.
Hari Dimitriou
Programmer, veteran competitive gamer and Lead Playtester on Hollow Knight, Hari brings a wealth of natural skill and experience to the team. Leading the Gameplay Design on Bit Awakening, he will ensure that the game is crisp, responsive and fun.
Lauren Nicholls
Lauren is an experienced animator, artist, and game developer. She served as the sole artist for The Sacred Acorn and has contributed as an animator to YOLO: Silver Destiny. With a deep appreciation for 2D platformers and immersive sims, Lauren enjoys exploring the visual and gameplay details that make these genres compelling
Connor Goudie
Connor is responsible for art direction, environment design, as well as animation. She creates the game’s visual identity, designs and builds its immersive worlds, and brings its characters to life through movement and detail.
Alan Blackwell
Alan focuses on character and environment design, with a strong emphasis on robots and technology. With years of experience across iconic franchises including Battlestar Galactica and BattleTech, Alan ensures our world feels cohesive and authentic.
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