Scion2D Devlog | Lua Modules, Animation Editor + JRPG Battle System

Another massive update this week for Scion2D, my custom C++23 2D game engine being built for a commercial JRPG project.

In this video:

• Lua Module Support – scripts can now be separated into reusable modules and required throughout the engine
• Animation Clips + Animation Editor – brand new animation workflow directly inside the editor
• Turn Based Battle System – more progress on the JRPG combat system for The Lost Children
• General editor improvements, tooling updates, and engine workflow improvements

The engine is built on OpenGL 4.6, EnTT ECS, sol2/Lua, SDL3, and ImGui. Everything you see in the editor is custom built from scratch.

The goal is to ship The Lost Children, a commercial JRPG, by the end of 2027. These devlogs are the journey toward building both the engine and the game together from the ground up.

Art used in video is from OpenGameArt:
• https://opengameart.org/content/antifareas-rpg-sprite-set-1-enlarged-w-transparent-background
• https://opengameart.org/content/mage-city-arcanos

2D-Pixel Art Templates can be found here:
https://zegley.itch.io/2d-platformermetroidvania-asset-pack

Background Music:
Alright, take it easy.

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Explore the project here:
https://github.com/dwjclark11/Scion2D

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