Summary
The makers ofCelestehave released a spin-off game to mark the beloved platformer’s sixth anniversary, and it is completely free. This impressive project, which even has its own soundtrack, was originally supposed to be a joke, according to one of the developers.
Celestequickly became a massive hit following its launch on Jun 26, 2025. Almost every aspect of the 2D indie game received high praise from both critics and regular gamers alike. The team behindCeleste, Extremely OK Games, is currently working on a new game,Earthblade, but the studio still makes time to create content for its previous project.
On January 29, Extremely OK Games releasedCeleste 64: Fragments of the Mountain, a free 3D platformer that the studio developed in under two weeks to celebrateCeleste’s sixth anniversary. The spin-off promises to give fans the opportunity to relive the arduous journey featured inCeleste, which is considered to be one of thebest platformer games of all time.Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountainis only available on PC and Linux right now, but Extremely OK Games revealed that a macOS version should come out soon.
It is apparent that Extremely OK Games put a lot of effort into developing and releasingCeleste 64: Fragments of the Mountain. The title has its own charming soundtrack made byCelestelead composer Lena Raine, the renowned producer also known for creating some ofMinecraft’s best musical themes, among other things. Much like any other game release,Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountainhas also received a day one patch to address a number of issues.
Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain
This is not the first time Extremely OK Games dropped something special to celebrate aCelestemilestone. In 2021,Extremely OK Games releasedCeleste Classic 2forCeleste’s third anniversary. This acted as a sequel to the original PICO-8 version ofCelestethat was made in 2015. Meanwhile, a trueCelestesequel may never see the light of day, as Extremely OK Games co-founder Madeline Thorson claimed in a past interview that the studio was not interested in such a project.
Fans ofCelestewill be glad to know that gameplay footage ofEarthblade, whichdebuted at The Game Awards 2022, showed that the upcoming title will be similar to its predecessor in some ways. Following delays,Extremely OK Games is set to releaseEarthbladein 2024.
Celeste
WHERE TO PLAY
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight, hand-crafted platformer from the creators of multiplayer classic TowerFall.A narrative-driven, single-player adventure like mom used to make, with a charming cast of characters and a touching story of self-discoveryA massive mountain teeming with 700+ screens of hardcore platforming challenges and devious secrets.Brutal B-side chapters to unlock, built for only the bravest mountaineersIGF “Excellence in Audio” finalist, with over 2 hours of original music led by dazzling live piano and catchy synth beats.The controls are simple and accessible - simply jump, air-dash, and climb - but with layers of expressive depth to master, where every death is a lesson. Lightning-fast respawns keep you climbing as you uncover the mysteries of the mountain and brave its many perils.
