Norway-based Indie developer Pineleaf Studio and Merge Games have announced that their upcoming co-op RTS game DwarfHeim is releasing in Early Access on Steam next month. DwarfHeim will release on October 22, 2020, and will remain in Early Access for further development of the game where fans can start playing the game and share their feedback with the developers to finalize the game.
In celebration of the announcement, the developer has also released a brand-new gameplay trailer for DwarfHeim that showcases four different game modes that players can enjoy on the first day of Early Access release next month. You can check out the new trailer below before we dive deep into the details:
The Early Access version of DwarfHeim will come with the following content at launch:
- Conquest — The main co-op multiplayer mode of DwarfHeim. Choose a class, join up with 2 other players, and work together to tear through the enemy team’s defenses to destroy their Town Hall.
- Skirmish — Recently announced and teased in the latest trailer, Skirmish is available in Single-Player and Online Co-op. Put your strategies to the test in this challenging mode and pit your Dwarves against an AI-controlled rival clan in a series of maps each more challenging than the last.
- Survival — A gruelling and fast-paced challenge mode. All classes, buildings, units, and abilities are immediately unlocked. Challenge yourself and try to outlive the onslaught of troll waves that come your way in the Survival mode. Survival mode will be available in Single-Player and Online Co-op and is available to play right now at the DwarfHeim PAX/EGX digital booth.
- Sandbox — A more relaxed game mode for the player who likes to take their time. All units and buildings are immediately unlocked. Build your own experience, and create your perfect settlement in this creative game mode. Sandbox is also available in both Single-Player and Online Co-op.
- There’s plenty more that will release throughout Early Access. Stay tuned for updates on the DwarfHeim roadmap
DwarfHeim features a thrilling asymmetric co-op game style that will appeal to fans of multiplayer games everywhere. Player roles are critical to the success of your clan as choosing the right class can lead you to victory or in the other way around, a defeat. With its unique co-op gameplay, DwarfHeim is also the first of the multi-player RTS titles. You stay within your chosen class for the game and classes share the same goal of expansion of their Dwarven Clan.
Key features of DwarfHeim include:
- The Next Generation of Co-op RTS – DwarfHeim innovates the RTS genre with asymmetric co-op, a thrilling team game-play that will appeal to fans of multiplayer games everywhere.
- Single and Multi-Player – DwarfHeim boasts multiple game types for the player who likes to play with friends, or by themselves.
- Choose Your Class – Builder, Miner Or Warrior! Devise your strategies and choose which units, buildings and technology best meets the needs of you and your team.
- Co-op is Key – Team up with 2 other players in Conquest, a competitive multiplayer game mode. Tear through the enemy team’s defences and destroy their Town Hall!
- Friend-Pass – Invite your friends to play DwarfHeim’s multiplayer mode together – totally free. A great way to share with those friends who like to try before they buy.
Are you looking forward to playing DwarfHeim when it comes out in Early Access next month? Let us know in the comments section below.
