First Dwarf launches in Early Access for PC on June 19
Full release to follow for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC.
Open-world survival action RPG First Dwarf will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on June 19, developer Star Drifters announced. A full release will follow for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG at a later date. A demo is available now.
“We’re counting down the days, and the whole team is excitedly awaiting the launch of First Dwarf in Early Access,” said Star Drifters CEO Jakub Wojcik in a press release. “Both the tests and the demo version are immensely popular among players, yet this is just a glimpse of what we aim to deliver to them on June 19 and in further updates. We’re eagerly awaiting feedback from our fans because we want to listen to their opinions and craft our game together with them. We also feel that with the support of the community, we’ll be able to build a title tailored to what players are currently looking for.”
Here is an overview of the game, via Star Drifters:
About
In First Dwarf, players become Tru— a dwarven explorer who sets out to build colonies on the floating islands of Driftland. Shipwrecked Tru must prepare for the dangers of the sky-high land, building defenses and infrastructure for the future colonists. Fortunately, with dwarven engineering skills, he can repair and pilot a powerful mech, which proves itself in combat, gathering resources and building. With various upgrades, this pinnacle of fantasy tech will eventually become the ultimate exploration machine. The mech’s offensive arsenal will also come in handy, as the uncharted lands are inhabited by mysterious creatures hostile to the dwarven newcomers.
But the gigantic mech is not enough to uncover all the mysteries of Driftland. Ragna, a she-dragon, is a playable companion who aids Tru in his quest. Her small size, ability to fly, and breathe fire make her a great addition to the dwarven skills of the protagonist. The game can be played in co-op (split screen and online) with each protagonist doing their job.
Building a colony and managing the settlers is another part of Tru’s job. With tower defense mechanisms, the settlement can be prepared for the worst. But it’s not all about survival—Tru will have to balance and fulfill the needs of new inhabitants, providing them with resources, shelter, and entertainment to boost their happiness. Only a prosperous society will allow our protagonist to pursue his own personal goal—discovering what evil taints these lands and what happened to the previous dwarven expeditions, including the one led by his father.
Key Features
- Control dwarf Tru, pilot the powerful mech and fly with Ragna the Dragon, each with their own skills to upgrade.
- Build, optimize and look after your colonies.
- Upgrade, craft and discover new structures, technologies, tools, and weapons.
- Fight Tainted enemies by engaging in close combat and by building defensive turrets and walls in advance, preparing not only for monster waves, but also natural disasters.
- Heal the Tainted animals or purge the island of them—the choice is yours.
- Unveil the hidden secrets of Driftland and learn the truth about Tru’s father’s past.
- Embark on an adventure alone or with a friend in cooperative assist mode
First Dwarf is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via XXX in 2024.
Watch a new trailer below.