# Last Epoch > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Last_Epoch > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Last_Epoch.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Epoch > Source revision: 1332973707 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) ***Last Epoch*** is a time-travel themed, loot-based [hack and slash](/source/Hack_and_slash) [action role-playing game](/source/Action_role-playing_game) developed and published by Eleventh Hour Games. ## Plot The game is set in the world of Eterra across several [timelines](/source/Time_travel).[2] ## Development and release In April 2018, a free playable [demo](/source/Game_demo) was released as part of *Last Epoch**s [Kickstarter](/source/Kickstarter) drive.[3] In April 2019, the game's [beta](/source/Software_testing#Beta_testing) was made available via [Steam Early Access](/source/Steam_Early_Access).[4] In December 2019, the title's full release, originally planned for April 2020, was rescheduled to the fourth [quarter](/source/Calendar_year#Quarters) of 2020.[5] In October 2020, the developers announced the cancellation of the [Mac](/source/MacOS) client for the game. In their announcement, they cited anticipated difficulties arising from Apple's [transition](/source/Mac_(computer)#Apple_silicon_transition) to computers powered by [ARM](/source/ARM_architecture_family)-based processors.[6] In December 2020, Eleventh Hour Games announced that*****Last Epoch**s release was delayed until 2021.[7] In September 2024, the studio announced they would no longer be updating the [Linux](/source/Linux) client.[8] There was controversy surrounding this decision as, initially, the post had failed to mention the Linux client at all.[9] In March 2023, a multiplayer beta was launched.[10] On February 21, 2024, the game was released to the public in three editions: Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate.[11] The launch had more than 250,000 concurrent online players.[12] ## Reception *Last Epoch'*s 2018 Kickstarter campaign managed to successfully reach its goal, ultimately raising over $250,000.[13] As of March 22, 2024, it had sold 2,135,257 copies and reached 264,708 peak concurrent users on Steam.[14] ## References 1. Saver, Michael (2024-12-30). ["Games made with Unity: 2024 in review"](https://unity.com/blog/games-made-with-unity-2024-releases). *[Unity Technologies](/source/Unity_Technologies)*. Retrieved 2025-05-26. 1. ["Last Epoch Announces Beta Launch & Steam Release Date"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190412191512/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/340683/LAST_EPOCH_ANNOUNCES_BETA_LAUNCH__STEAM_RELEASE_DATE.php). [Gamasutra](/source/Gamasutra) (press release). 12 April 2019. Archived from [the original](https://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/340683/LAST_EPOCH_ANNOUNCES_BETA_LAUNCH__STEAM_RELEASE_DATE.php) on April 12, 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019. 1. Austin Wood (April 25, 2018). ["Try the demo for ambitious top-down action RPG Last Epoch"](https://www.pcgamer.com/try-the-demo-for-ambitious-top-down-action-rpg-last-epoch/). [PC Gamer](/source/PC_Gamer). Retrieved May 22, 2019. 1. Eric Watson (May 4, 2019). ["Last Epoch puts a brilliant new twist on the Diablo and Path of Exile skill systems"](https://www.pcgamer.com/last-epoch-puts-a-brilliant-new-twist-on-the-diablo-and-path-of-exile-skill-systems). [PC Gamer](/source/PC_Gamer). Retrieved May 10, 2019. 1. Liam Dawe (December 16, 2019). ["Action RPG 'Last Epoch' full release delayed until the fourth quarter of 2020"](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/action-rpg-last-epoch-full-release-delayed-until-q4-2020.15609). GamingOnLinux. Retrieved January 4, 2020.[dead link] 1. ["An Update to Mac Support"](https://forum.lastepoch.com/t/an-update-to-mac-support/25871). Eleventh Hour Games. October 23, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2023. 1. ["Last Epoch Releases Highly Anticipated Rogue Class and Celebrates with Steam Sale"](https://web.archive.org/web/20201208132608/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/374806/LAST_EPOCH_RELEASES_HIGHLY_ANTICIPATED_ROGUE_CLASS_AND_CELEBRATES_WITH_STEAM_SALE.php). [Gamasutra](/source/Gamasutra) (press release). December 6, 2020. Archived from [the original](https://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/374806/LAST_EPOCH_RELEASES_HIGHLY_ANTICIPATED_ROGUE_CLASS_AND_CELEBRATES_WITH_STEAM_SALE.php) on December 8, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2021. 1. ["Last Epoch: The Imperial Uprising Event Patch Notes"](https://forum.lastepoch.com/t/last-epoch-the-imperial-uprising-event-patch-notes/73753). Eleventh Hour Games. September 17, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2025. 1. Liam Dawe (September 20, 2024). ["Last Epoch drops the Native Linux version, devs tell players to use Proton"](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/last-epoch-drops-the-native-linux-version-devs-tell-players-to-use-proton/). GamingOnLinux. Retrieved June 2, 2025. 1. Weber, Steven (March 5, 2023). ["Last Epoch Gears Up for a Huge Multiplayer Beta Patch Ahead of Launch"](https://www.mmorpg.com/news/last-epoch-gears-up-for-a-huge-multiplayer-beta-patch-ahead-of-launch-2000127444). *MMORPG*. Retrieved March 10, 2023. While we do not know a specific release date, or even a release window yet, all signs point to Eleventh Hour following through with a 2023 release. 1. ["Last Epoch Releases Steam Store Page"](https://store.steampowered.com/app/899770/Last_Epoch/). [Steam](/source/Steam_(software)). February 21, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024. 1. ["Post Launch Mid-Week Update"](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/899770/view/4194610392091503963?l=english). [Steam](/source/Steam_(software)). February 27, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024. 1. Paul Younger (April 12, 2019). ["Last Epoch Beta Date Revealed and new Trailer for the ARPG"](https://www.pcinvasion.com/last-epoch-beta-date-revealed-and-new-trailer-for-the-arpg/). PC Invasion. Retrieved May 10, 2019. 1. "📊 The first 30 days of 1.0 have come and gone. 📊 With that, we thought you all would enjoy a look at how many Travelers of Eterra have come and gone, what you are all playing, and who the deadliest baddies are. Have a great weekend, everyone!". No. 1771258413843927535. ## External links - [Official website](http://lastepoch.com) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Last Epoch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Epoch) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Last_Epoch?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.