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Ray Soto
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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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Nearly four years ago, I took a leap of faith and started an entrepreneurial journey with friends. Today, that risk pays off. I’m incredibly proud to share that we’ve launched our first game Echoes of Elysium.

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Echoes of Elysium – Official Early Access Launch Trailer | Available NOW with 10% Discount
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January 27, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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Reaching this milestone means so much to us at Loric Games. We’re incredibly proud of the game we’ve made and can’t wait for you all to play it starting tomorrow.
Promotional image for Echoes of Elysium celebrating 150,000 Steam wishlists. A stylized floating airship deck with characters and machinery is shown against a bright sky, with confetti falling. Large text reads “Thank you for 150,000 wishlists!” and the Echoes of Elysium logo appears with an Early Access label.
January 26, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Ahead of our Early Access launch next Tuesday, the Echoes of Elysium art team is going live in 1 hour!

Join us as they walk through the creative process behind the game’s stunning visuals.

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Join the Loric Games Discord Server!
Check out the Loric Games community on Discord - hang out with 3009 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Looking out while sipping my morning coffee inspired me to go on a bike ride. No regrets.
December 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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We made a difficult decision but a necessary one. And through all of this, we still reached a significant milestone.
Today was supposed to be our Early Access launch day for Echoes of Elysium, but instead of hitting “Release,” we’re hitting “Pause.” I’m posting to share why. A few days ago, we began receiving… | Lo...
Today was supposed to be our Early Access launch day for Echoes of Elysium, but instead of hitting “Release,” we’re hitting “Pause.” I’m posting to share why. A few days ago, we began receiving anecd...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Seeing BioShock on this list validates me calling out "sick" for two days when it launched so I could play through the whole thing. No regrets.
December 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Our latest developer post features Andrea, a designer on Echoes of Elysium. This is a fun one for those interested in systems, design philosophy, and grabbing a NYC hot dog after work.
Echoes of Elysium - Designing the Ultimate Co-Op Airship Survival RPG | Dev Vlog #3
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November 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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A rare opportunity has opened up at Loric Games. We’re looking for an Environment Artist!

Learn more about the role and how to apply on our website.
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 ...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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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!
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The skies of Elysium open December 4.

⚙️ Build custom airships.
🪂 Survive with up to 6 friends.
⚔️ Defeat the armada.

Echoes of Elysium enters Early Access on Steam December 4 - Wishlist now for a chance to win a Custom Airship PC!

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November 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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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!
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 ...
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October 31, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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We’ve been heads down bringing the world of Echoes of Elysium to life. Stay tuned, the journey’s about to take off.
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.
October 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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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.
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.
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September 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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The Good: Trail to myself
The Bad: ⛈️
The Ugly: Me completely soaked
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.
August 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Good morning from Echoes of Elysium.
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.
August 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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I finally decided to skip the car and ride the bike to work this morning. Loved it!
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.
August 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Haven’t tried Echoes of Elysium? Check out the new trailer and download the free demo. Music by the amazing @grantkirkhope.bsky.social.
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Echoes of Elysium Official Steam Next Fest Trailer
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June 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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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!
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.
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June 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Our game is in print!
May 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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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.
A Elysian warrior stands on a grassy cliff overlooking floating islands in a cloud-filled sky. Game HUD elements are visible.
April 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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New office requires new signage.
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.
April 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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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!
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.
April 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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I'm convinced there's a Ghost of Tsushima duel happening nearby.
washingtonpost.com The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Apr 1
Cherry blossom petals rained down at the Tidal Basin on Monday as gusty showers swept through, abruptly ending an abbreviated peak bloom.

“Peak bloom is officially over,” the National Park Service said Tuesday morning. wapo.st/3DZj5zu
April 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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New screenshots were posted to our game's steam page yesterday. Without a doubt, this is my favorite.
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.
April 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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I really enjoyed the conversation and the opportunity to play a preview of our game with Hayes Madsen at Inverse.
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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.
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March 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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We launched our Airship Builder yesterday as a tool for players interested in getting a head start. Each ship can be saved, shared, and then imported into Echoes of Elysium upon release as a blueprint. Build now. Play later.
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A screenshot of the Echoes of Elysium Airship Builder application. A Greek-inspired airship designed by a player is scene idle on a grid with UI elements displaying stats and materials required to build the vessel. A screenshot from the game Echoes of Elysium of a player character standing on the deck of a Greek-inspired airship. In the background, floating islands are emitting ethereal blue waves as large white clouds fill the blue sky.
March 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM