Kernel Hearts Epic Games Guide: Price, Release Date & Fortnite Fernet Skin Deal

Kernel Hearts Is Coming to PC — and the Epic Games Store Deal Is Hard to Ignore

A co-op roguelike about four magical girls climbing the Tower of Babel to dethrone God sounds like a pitch only indie devs would dare to make — and that's exactly what Kernel Hearts promises. Right now, the Kernel Hearts epic games pre-order is turning heads because it bundles the Fernet Outfit in Fortnite, a 1,500 V-Buck cosmetic you can unlock on day one for the price of a $19.99 game. If you've been watching the Kernel Hearts epic games store listing, here's a full breakdown of price, release date, features, and whether the Fortnite crossover deal is actually worth it.

What Is Kernel Hearts?

Kernel Hearts is a multiplayer co-op roguelike action RPG developed by Ephemera Games and published by Whitethorn Games. The premise is refreshingly bonkers: as part of the M.A.H.O.U. Unit, you and up to three friends climb a shifting, sentient Tower of Babel, fight through angelic guardians, punch biblical monsters in the face, and try to save a world drowning in ashes.

Each run culminates in an intense boss fight against the floor's guardian. When your unit falls, your memory resets to its last backup in the city of Babel — humanity's last refuge, located on the outskirts of the tower. Between expeditions, you can explore the city, socialize with a diverse cast of NPCs, and prepare for the next climb.

The official Kernel Hearts website describes the tower as a living, evolving structure, which means the layout, enemy placements, and hazards shift between runs. That roguelike structure, combined with action-RPG combat, gives the game a "one more run" energy that co-op fans tend to love.

Kernel Hearts at a Glance