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Co-founder at Loric Games • Former Sr. Director, Emerging Tech at USA TODAY • Ex EA and NCSoft • Photography and F1 geek

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Echoes of Elysium – The Art of the Sky | Dev Diary with Ilya Nazarov | Dev Vlog #2
YouTube video by Echoes of Elysium Echoes of Elysium – The Art of the Sky | Dev Diary with Ilya Nazarov | Dev Vlog #2

Thanks! If you're interested, check out our latest video from our Art Director. youtu.be/jMyx5tO35OU?...

07.11.2025 18:00 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Some big news from our team at Loric Games. Echoes of Elysium launches into early access on December 4. Check out the announcement trailer, wishlist, and enter to win a custom airship PC!

05.11.2025 16:57 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Loric Games At Loric Games, we're passionate about creating immersive online gaming experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, we're committed to pushing the boundaries ...

Loric Games is looking for a NoVA-based Jr Community Coordinate who loves games and connecting with our players.

This paid contract role is all about building community, sparking conversation, and bringing Echoes of Elysium to life with our players.

Details on our site and help spread the word!

31.10.2025 21:22 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
A makeshift airship with a crude bow, sails, and rope bindings floats high above the clouds, bathed in warm sunlight. The sky transitions from a soft peach glow on the left to a bright blue on the right, with distant floating islands visible below.

A makeshift airship with a crude bow, sails, and rope bindings floats high above the clouds, bathed in warm sunlight. The sky transitions from a soft peach glow on the left to a bright blue on the right, with distant floating islands visible below.

We’ve been heads down bringing the world of Echoes of Elysium to life. Stay tuned, the journey’s about to take off.

06.10.2025 17:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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This studio wants to turn Northern Virginia into video game powerhouse Arlington’s Loric Games is launching its first title this year, and founders believe their business model can provide stability in a turbulent industry.

Our small studio, Loric Games, calls Arlington home, a place that means so much to us personally and professionally. As we shift into the next phase of our journey, our vision and goals remain focused on fostering the growth of a strong game dev community.

03.09.2025 13:28 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The music and audio design is phenomenal and a highlight of the series so far. But with the end music, I have to agree with you. The decision to include contemporary music does nothing to build on to the story and it takes away from the tone established leading up to it.

23.08.2025 11:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Yes. But do we go back to CD sleeves in the visor or a large book of CDs?

18.08.2025 19:11 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
A close-up view of a cyclist standing beside their bike on a wet pavement, with raindrops creating ripples in a puddle. The rider wears orange cycling shoes, striped socks, and shorts, and the bike tire is wet and speckled with water.

A close-up view of a cyclist standing beside their bike on a wet pavement, with raindrops creating ripples in a puddle. The rider wears orange cycling shoes, striped socks, and shorts, and the bike tire is wet and speckled with water.

The Good: Trail to myself
The Bad: ⛈️
The Ugly: Me completely soaked

13.08.2025 22:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Curious. What did you discuss in your first class?

12.08.2025 18:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
A screen shot from the game Echoes of Elysium. A floating airship soars through a glowing sky of soft pastel clouds, facing directly into a radiant sun. A player's character stands at the ship’s helm near a steering wheel, surrounded by machinery including a large engine and condenser station. Nearby, a rocky floating island drift in the distance.

A screen shot from the game Echoes of Elysium. A floating airship soars through a glowing sky of soft pastel clouds, facing directly into a radiant sun. A player's character stands at the ship’s helm near a steering wheel, surrounded by machinery including a large engine and condenser station. Nearby, a rocky floating island drift in the distance.

Good morning from Echoes of Elysium.

06.08.2025 14:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A gravel bike with tan bar tape and a tan helmet hanging from the handlebars is parked indoors against a wall. Behind it, a colorful poster for the game 'Echoes of Elysium' by Loric Games features an airship and a group of adventurers standing on grassy terrain under a bright sky.

A gravel bike with tan bar tape and a tan helmet hanging from the handlebars is parked indoors against a wall. Behind it, a colorful poster for the game 'Echoes of Elysium' by Loric Games features an airship and a group of adventurers standing on grassy terrain under a bright sky.

I finally decided to skip the car and ride the bike to work this morning. Loved it!

05.08.2025 13:13 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I can hear this image.

29.07.2025 11:28 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I know that game!

29.06.2025 23:03 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Mine is when they keep delaying in 30 minute chunks. A few hours later they surprise everyone saying there is a "gate change" and boarding is starting right away. The chaos that follows is like a scene in an 80's comedy, complete with yelling and high tempo music.

27.06.2025 19:22 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you for sharing! We’ll be launching into Early Access soon. I can’t wait for everyone to give it a proper go.

26.06.2025 10:41 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I can't tell if it has 4 legs and 2 arms or 2 legs and 4 arms.

25.06.2025 18:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Echoes of Elysium Official Steam Next Fest Trailer
YouTube video by Snail Games USA Echoes of Elysium Official Steam Next Fest Trailer

Haven’t tried Echoes of Elysium? Check out the new trailer and download the free demo. Music by the amazing @grantkirkhope.bsky.social.
#indiedev #madewithunity

11.06.2025 12:06 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Echoes of Elysium - Help Shape the World – Demo Now on Steam - Steam News Echoes of Elysium Joins Steam Next Fest, Play the Demo and Help Us Shape the World.

Our small studio celebrated two milestones this week. We hit our 3-year anniversary and we launched a demo of our game Echoes of Elysium. Let us know what you think!

05.06.2025 19:19 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Looks like we need to coordinate a game session.

24.05.2025 04:46 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Our game is in print!

22.05.2025 20:29 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Testers of all levels are welcome! Our demo will be available soon.

30.04.2025 21:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A Elysian warrior stands on a grassy cliff overlooking floating islands in a cloud-filled sky. Game HUD elements are visible.

A Elysian warrior stands on a grassy cliff overlooking floating islands in a cloud-filled sky. Game HUD elements are visible.

Running around the game testing some new features when I was hit by this stunning view. I couldn't be more proud of the amazing work the team produces.

30.04.2025 20:45 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0
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Yes, please.

16.04.2025 21:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Glass-walled office space of Loric Games, featuring a large logo with a stylized mountain and pine trees on the door. To the left, a poster for a game titled "Echoes of Elysium" shows a flying ship and three characters standing on a grassy cliff under a blue sky.

Glass-walled office space of Loric Games, featuring a large logo with a stylized mountain and pine trees on the door. To the left, a poster for a game titled "Echoes of Elysium" shows a flying ship and three characters standing on a grassy cliff under a blue sky.

New office requires new signage.

09.04.2025 21:45 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A close-up photo of a small glass bottle held between two fingers. Inside the bottle is a miniature scene featuring a tiny handcrafted airship with a red triangular sail, floating above white clouds. The airship is made of a brown, wood-textured material, and beneath it are small green and white elements resembling a tiny landscape. The bottle is sealed with a clear cap and decorated with a rope and a ring of dried orange adhesive around the top.

A close-up photo of a small glass bottle held between two fingers. Inside the bottle is a miniature scene featuring a tiny handcrafted airship with a red triangular sail, floating above white clouds. The airship is made of a brown, wood-textured material, and beneath it are small green and white elements resembling a tiny landscape. The bottle is sealed with a clear cap and decorated with a rope and a ring of dried orange adhesive around the top.

A former Gannett colleague and friend dropped by the office for a visit. She's a big fan of our game and surprised us with a gift. It's a tiny Echoes of Elysium airship in a bottle!

08.04.2025 20:11 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

What 90's band graphic tees is everyone wearing?

06.04.2025 14:55 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I'm convinced there's a Ghost of Tsushima duel happening nearby.

01.04.2025 15:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
A player character wearing a basic red and black armor stands in tall grass, gazing up at a large flying ship hovering in the sky. The sun sets behind a mountain, casting a warm glow over the landscape filled with lush trees. The game interface displays inventory items and a health bar in the bottom corners.

A player character wearing a basic red and black armor stands in tall grass, gazing up at a large flying ship hovering in the sky. The sun sets behind a mountain, casting a warm glow over the landscape filled with lush trees. The game interface displays inventory items and a health bar in the bottom corners.

New screenshots were posted to our game's steam page yesterday. Without a doubt, this is my favorite.

01.04.2025 14:37 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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'Echoes of Elysium' Combines Final Fantasy Airships With the Co-Op Chaos of Sea of Thieves Echoes of Elysium is trying to bring the Sea of Thieves experience to Final Fantasy-esque airships, and it might just work.

I really enjoyed the conversation and the opportunity to play a preview of our game with Hayes Madsen at Inverse.
www.inverse.com/gaming/echoe...

31.03.2025 12:01 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Damone understood him clearly.

27.03.2025 04:30 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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