Unraveling the Mythical World
Today marks the much-anticipated release of Gord, the dark fantasy strategy game inspired by Slavic folklore, available on Steam, GoG, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Covenant.dev and published by Team17 Digital, the game offers both digital and physical standard and Deluxe Editions. The latter is enhanced with additional features like the ‘Hold Your Ground’ scenario, Gord’s original soundtrack, and an art book that uncovers Covenant.dev’s journey in shaping the game’s ruthless universe.
A Stellar Team Behind the Game
Built by a team consisting of former Frostpunk and The Witcher 3 developers, Gord challenges players with a unique single-player experience. To survive, players must build, but conquering the darkness is key to prevailing. Gord immerses players in a dark fantasy world filled with life-threatening quests, where managing the populace’s personal stories and well-being becomes essential to the tribe’s fate.
Features of the Dark Fantasy Adventure
- Mature Dark Fantasy Adventure: Lead the Tribe of the Dawn on an intense venture into forbidden lands in a strategy campaign rich in lore.
- Build to Survive, Conquer to Prevail: Transform your gord from a modest settlement to a mighty fortress while fending off invasions, terrifying monsters, and hidden powers.
- Unique ‘Sanity System’: Constant vigilance is needed as various factors, including illness and hunger, can dramatically affect the citizens’ lives.
- Hand-crafted Quests: Embark on quests and random encounters leading to the wilderness to hunt legendary creatures, unearth ancient secrets, and eradicate menacing plagues.
- Unleash Powerful Incantations: Access an array of offensive and defensive spells, all with custom animations to ensure victory in battle.
- ‘Custom Scenarios’ Mode with Procedurally Generated Levels: Face an infinite array of challenges by creating your scenarios and customizing elements like objectives, starting party, resources, enemies, and weather conditions.
Gord brings a refreshing twist to the strategy genre by weaving a dark and complex narrative filled with intricate mechanics. Fans of dark fantasy and strategy games are in for a thrilling experience as Gord makes its mark on PC and consoles today.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
