Elin invites players to explore Ylva, a vast world full of freedom and chaos. Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

Everything We Know About Elin

Elin Story Plot

In Elin, players enter the world of Ylva, a richly detailed realm where they forge a life of adventure or contemplation. Acting as a prequel to the cult-favorite Elona, Elin focuses on freedom, survival, and personal choice. Players can choose their path, from being an altruistic hero to a notorious figure or a secluded builder of peaceful havens. The story intertwines with Ylva’s history, depicting themes of coexistence between humans and the Elea, an ancient race central to the game’s lore. The world evolves with each decision, letting players uncover mysteries and connect to the land in diverse ways.

Elin Setting

The game’s open world, Ylva, spans vibrant cities, enchanted forests, snowy villages, and endless horizons filled with secrets. Locations like a mage’s city on water and a goddess-blessed snow village offer diverse settings with their own cultures and atmospheres. Players can wander procedurally generated dungeons, explore lush landscapes, and visit countless locales shaped by player choices and actions. The environment constantly evolves, with future expansions promising new continents, means of transport, and dimension-hopping gates, adding boundless exploration opportunities.

Elin Characters

The Player’s Character

In Elin, players step into the boots of an adventurer forging a unique path in Ylva. They can build homes, lead a community, recruit allies, or focus on personal wealth and fame. As they explore, they encounter various beings, both friend and foe, contributing to an ever-evolving personal storyline.

The Elea

The Elea, a mystical race tied to the game's lore, play a central role in Elin. Once revered by humans, the Elea have a deep connection to nature and ancient secrets, which players will uncover through quests and interactions. Their presence introduces themes of unity, coexistence, and hidden knowledge.

Unique NPCs

Throughout Ylva, players meet procedurally generated NPCs, each with a distinct personality and potential role in the player’s life. These characters can befriend or join the player’s home base, bringing special skills or stories to enrich the adventure. Some NPCs may even offer quests, trade valuable items, or guide players to hidden treasures.

Elin Gameplay

Elin combines roguelike, life-sim, and base-building elements, offering a uniquely open-ended sandbox experience. The gameplay allows players to engage in nearly limitless activities: they can build sprawling homesteads, grow bustling towns, engage in dungeon crawling, and partake in deep crafting systems. Elin encourages creativity, with a freedom to choose lifestyle, morality, and career paths—be it as a builder, farmer, hero, or rogue. Players can customize their surroundings extensively, crafting everything from rustic farmhouses to advanced fortresses. As they grow in reputation and strength, new locations open up, adding quests and possibilities to their adventures.

Recommend the game to:
　⚫︎　Fans of Stardew Valley who crave more action and narrative depth
　⚫︎　Those who enjoy deep, lore-rich JRPGs
　⚫︎　Fans of pixel art and intricate character interactions

Music Collection

Elin features an expansive soundtrack with over 90 tracks, combining re-recorded pieces from Elona with new vocal and instrumental songs. Players can collect cassette tapes of these soundtracks, allowing them to customize the music in their homes or change the BGM in various locations, adding a personal touch to their gameplay environment.

Crafting and Survival Systems

Players in Elin can explore detailed crafting and survival systems. From gathering resources to constructing workstations, each step enhances the player's base and abilities. Micromanagement is minimal, as NPCs can operate autonomously, and new discoveries enable stronger, more versatile materials. Efficient management of tools, building materials, and energy sources add layers of strategy and realism to the game.

Base Management

Players can design and expand their home base into anything from a humble farm to a sprawling metropolis. Buildings can be equipped with functional workstations, gardens, and decorative items, giving players freedom over aesthetics and functionality. Bases evolve with each visit, showing signs of life as residents grow and engage in daily activities, reinforcing the living world experience.

Is Elin Multiplayer?

No, Elin is a single player game.

Elin System Requirements

Elin Trailers

Kickstarter Trailer

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Elin Product Information

Title	ELIN
Release Date	November 1, 2024
Developer	Lafrontier
Publisher	Lafrontier
Supported Platforms	PC (Steam)
Genre	JRPG, Roguelike, Life-Sim
Number of Players	1
ESRB Rating	N/A
Official Website	Elin Kickstarter Website

Allisandra Reyes

I find joy in the adrenaline rush of horror games, but my thrill-seeking doesn't stop there. Beyond the digital realm, I like to take on the role of designated GM in TTRPGs.