Team17 Digital and Covenant.dev have joined forces to bring gamers an immersive dark fantasy strategy game, Gord, which is set to launch on the 8th of August. Available on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Gord offers a gripping adventure for enthusiasts of both strategy and fantasy genres. Pre-orders are now open on all platforms, allowing players to secure their copy of this highly anticipated game.
For those eager to experience the treacherous world of Gord before its official release, a demo will be available during the Steam Next Fest from the 19th to the 26th of June. This English language-only demo will provide a taste of the game’s challenging quests, terrifying creatures, and immersive Slavic folktales-inspired lore. Additional languages, including Polish, German, Spanish (European and Latin American), Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Russian, French, Italian, Japanese, and Korean, will be available at the game’s full launch.
Developed by a talented team, which includes former Frostpunk and The Witcher 3 developers, Gord promises a unique gaming experience. In this single-player strategy game, players must master the art of building and conquering to survive the encroaching darkness. As the leader of the Tribe of the Dawn, you will face life-threatening quests while managing your tribe’s well-being and personal stories, which hold the key to your tribe’s fate.
Key Features of Gord include:
Mature dark fantasy adventure: Embark on a lore-rich dark fantasy strategy campaign, leading the people of the Tribe of the Dawn deep into forbidden lands. Discover the secrets hidden within this perilous world.
Build to survive, conquer to prevail: Start with a humble settlement and transform it into a formidable fortress while defending your citizens from invading tribes, gruesome monsters, and mysterious powers that lurk within the surrounding woods.
Unique ‘Sanity System’: Watch over your townsfolk closely, as factors such as illness, hunger, and the loss of loved ones can profoundly impact their lives and well-being. Maintain their sanity and ensure the strength of your tribe.
Hand-crafted quests: Engage in a diverse range of quests and random encounters, guiding you into the wilderness to hunt legendary creatures, uncover ancient secrets, and eliminate deadly scourges. Each quest presents its own challenges and rewards.
Unleash powerful incantations: Gain access to an array of offensive and defensive spells, each accompanied by custom animations, allowing you to strategically tip the scales in your favor during combat.
‘Custom Scenarios’ mode with procedurally generated levels: Create your own scenarios and face endless challenges. Tailor your playthrough by selecting a main objective, choosing your starting party, determining the level size, number of resources, enemy types, raid intensities, and even the severity of the weather.
With its captivating storyline, breathtaking visuals, and innovative gameplay mechanics, Gord promises to be a game that will keep players engaged for hours on end. Mark your calendars for the 8th of August and prepare to embark on a dark fantasy journey like no other.
Pre-order your copy of Gord now and receive exclusive bonuses, including the ‘Hold Your Ground’ scenario for Custom Scenarios mode, a digital soundtrack, and a digital art book (available for physical edition pre-orders on consoles and digital pre-orders on Steam).
For a taste of what Gord has to offer, don’t miss the opportunity to try out the demo during Steam Next Fest, running from the 19th to the 26th of June. Immerse yourself in the world of Gord and discover the secrets that await.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
