Elqori
Released 25 September 2026 · PC · Animation & Modeling, Design & Illustration, Early Access
Draw, paint, animate and work with 3D - all in one creative app built by an independent developer. Buy once, no subscription.
Story
CREATE WITHOUT RENTING YOUR TOOLS I started building Elqori because I wanted a creative tool that I could buy once, keep, and actually enjoy working in. I'm an artist and a solo developer, and Elqori started as my attempt to build the kind of drawing application I wanted for myself. Since then it has grown into something much bigger. The idea is simple: Draw. Paint. Pose. Animate. All in one application, without a subscription. MADE FOR DRAWING FIRST At the heart of Elqori is the 2D workspace. I've spent a lot of time working on the part that matters most to me: how drawing actually feels. There are pressure-sensitive brushes for sketching, inking and painting, including pencils, ink brushes, charcoal, gouache, watercolor, airbrushes and more. You can customize brushes, create your own, work with layers and blend modes, use masks and alpha lock, make selections, move and transform parts of your drawing, and work across multiple documents. I'm continuing to improve the brush engine because I want Elqori to feel good when you put the pen down — not just have a long feature list. ANIMATION WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR DRAWING WORKFLOW I didn't want animation to feel like...
Gameplay
CREATE WITHOUT RENTING YOUR TOOLS I started building Elqori because I wanted a creative tool that I could buy once, keep, and actually enjoy working in. I'm an artist and a solo developer, and Elqori started as my attempt to build the kind of drawing application I wanted for myself. Since then it has grown into something much bigger. The idea is simple: Draw. Paint. Pose. Animate. All in one application, without a subscription. MADE FOR DRAWING FIRST At the heart of Elqori is the 2D workspace. I've spent a lot of time working on the part that matters most to me: how drawing actually feels. There are pressure-sensitive brushes for sketching, inking and painting, including pencils, ink brushes, charcoal, gouache, watercolor, airbrushes and more. You can customize brushes, create your own, work with layers and blend modes, use masks and alpha lock, make selections, move and transform parts of your drawing, and work across multiple documents. I'm continuing to improve the brush engine because I want Elqori to feel good when you put the pen down — not just have a long feature list. ANIMATION WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR DRAWING WORKFLOW I didn't want animation to feel like opening a completely different program. Switch to ANIM and the drawing tools are still there, but now you have a timeline, cels, exposures, onion skinning, playback, looping and frame-by-frame...
Features
- Adjustable Text Size
- Color Alternatives
- Keyboard Only Option
- Mouse Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
- Touch Only Option
Release details
Elqori is a Animation & Modeling, Design & Illustration and Early Access game by Vlad Buculei. Elqori came out on Friday, 25 September 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 25 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did Elqori come out?
Elqori came out on 25 September 2026.
Which platforms is Elqori on?
Elqori is on PC.
Who makes Elqori?
Elqori is developed by Vlad Buculei.
What kind of game is Elqori?
Elqori is a game of these genres: Animation & Modeling, Design & Illustration and Early Access.