Driftland: The Magic Revival news & patch notes

Dear Mage-rullers!🧙🏼‍♀️🧙🧙🏿‍♀️🧝 I’m Michał, the creator of the shattered world of Driftland. First, a huge thank you to our ❤️fantastic community❤️ for all the time we've spent together in Driftland: The Magic Revival. Your support has been incredible! I’m excited to invite you to our next adventure in this universe. In First Dwarf, you’ll explore our broken planet from a new perspective—through the eyes of Tru and Ragna rather than a mage-ruler. Before we dive into more, here’s the trailer we’ve prepared for the Tokyo Game Show 2024: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1714900/First_Dwarf/ As you can see, First Dwarf isn’t a real-time strategy game like Driftland: The Magic Revival, but we’ve once again blended multiple genres to bring you something new. ⚔️✨ First Dwarf is an immersive action-RPG colony survival game with base building and tower defense 🏰 mechanics, set in a fantasy open world, sprawling across islands floating over the planet's core. The game will challenge your survival and exploration skills as you take control of two heroes, Tru and Ragna, equipped with a mana-powered mech and an airship. Unlike Driftland, where your actions were from the perspective of a mage-ruler 🧙‍♂️, here you’ll have the freedom to explore the shattered world firsthand. Combat has also evolved significantly. You can now take direct control of the action, surrounding your villages with defensive walls 🛡️ and mana-powered turrets while also engaging in the fight yourself. Plus, First Dwarf offers both online co-op and local split-screen, so you can team up with a friend to defend your bases and explore together. You can gather resources manually ⛏️, but as you build villages and recruit settlers from different clans, it becomes far more efficient to construct magically powered buildings to extract resources automatically. Just remember to establish a mana pipe network to power your structures and keep everything running smoothly! We’ve wrapped what you loved about Driftland—the strategic depth, resource management, and defense—into a new kind of adventure that will test both your tactical and exploration skills. If you're at TGS, meet us at Hall 10, Booth A09 in the Selected Indie 80 area. We’d love to chat with you! And yes, you’ll be able to high-five both me and Krzysiek, our technical designer and lead programmer! May your lands remain unshattered, - Michał of Star Drifters Team 🧙🏼‍♀️🧙🧙🏿‍♀️🧝

Dear Driftland fans, Creating First Dwarf has been an incredible journey, and it's far from over. As a small team of passionate developers, we have big plans for this game, and we see immense potential - ready to be unlocked, especially with your help. Your feedback has been invaluable. The overwhelming response during our Playtests and Demo left us truly speechless. The amount of engagement and feedback we've received has been beyond our expectations, and we can’t thank you enough. Every bit of input makes First Dwarf a better experience each day, and we’re grateful to have you along for this journey. We want you to have a clear understanding of where the game stands now and what’s to come. The Living Road Map and this post should give you a good idea of what to expect, whether you choose to jump in now or prefer to wait for future updates. Let’s talk about our Early Access. Why Early Access We want First Dwarf to be a community-driven game. We know there’s still work to be done, and we’re committed to refining and expanding it. Yes, there may be bugs, and there might be things that don't resonate with everyone, but we’re here, listening closely, and ready to make changes based on your feedback. We aim to create an open development process where you, the players, can be directly involved. Your feedback, ideas, and suggestions are crucial. We’re counting on you to share your thoughts, and we hope you’ll continue developing the game alongside us. Your involvement has already been incredible, and we look forward to making First Dwarf everything it can be - together. Origin of First Dwarf We’re a small indie studio based in Warsaw, and First Dwarf has been in the making for a few years now. To share where this game came from, we need to look back at Driftland: The Magic Revival. The concept of Driftland started with a simple yet ambitious goal - to create an entirely new fantasy world. Like First Dwarf, it began as an Early Access game. In the beginning, there weren’t even campaign missions, but the game evolved thanks to the incredible support and feedback from players like you. You helped shape it, and your investment in the world and story drove us to explore the universe further. That’s how the idea for First Dwarf was born. Unlike Driftland, which focuses on real-time strategy, First Dwarf gives us the chance to dive deeper into the world of floating islands. This time, you’re not observing from above - you’re in the heart of the action. It’s a spin-off of a beloved game, expanding the universe you know and love. Living Road Map We want to be completely transparent about what you can expect from First Dwarf in Early Access. For now, the game offers two islands, with the second one being much larger and more challenging to clear. Our next big update will add a third island, and we’re excited to keep expanding from there. Below, you’ll find our Living Road Map. It’s "living" because we’re committed to listening to your feedback throughout Early Access. If you think something needs to be changed, added, or prioritized differently, please tell us. We’ll adjust the plan based on your input, making sure the game develops in line with both our vision and your expectations. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/e7329f2232ac90873410ea3ffa81e7ab9c27860b.png That’s why we’re asking for your help. We believe Early Access is the right step to boost First Dwarf’s development, and we’re incredibly thankful for your continued support. We can’t wait to continue this journey with you, and we hope you enjoy every step of it. May your lands remain unshattered, - Star Drifters Team 🧙🏼‍♀️🧙🧙🏿‍♀️🧝

Hi, Dwarves! 🧔‍♂️ As always, many things are happening right now in our studio! We’re here today with a showcase of weapons you can obtain in our game! So if you’re eager to take care of some dangerous monsters… This might interest you! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/797c66785f4b0239dd54c6be7f0c54ed093737d9.png

Did you join our Playtest? 😎

Little reminder! You still have the whole weekend to play our game by joining our Playtest! Request access on our First Dwarf Steam page and HAVE FUN! You can join our Discord server to leave us additional feedback (we would love that!), take part in our ongoing contest for THE BEST colony and win a reward! Time is ticking as the Playtest officially ends on April 8th 3PM (CEST). {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/c511ca9d5cb9765b15ae6c787b067727695b19db.png

Good ol’ Pickaxe

We’re starting off with our loyal pickaxe! Which is great in dealing with persisting bullies. It’s also very helpful in gathering precious resources, like wood and stone. A perfect two in one! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/5e2a39499b4339715546aee9172d4e9064397d18.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/40b717faa714ca4eb0b57812eb0ceaa7a32e8ecd.gif But everyone needs some changes from time to time, right? Further in the game, you can find…

Battle Axe

Well, you can’t mine with that, but it’s a fair exchange for this POWERFUL weapon! It’s best for quick combat, when you’re running short of time. Made with help of Eskoim technology. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/a61146aa67b581e06e85ca844514d4f5f3aa2ed9.gif

Hammer

If you really want to serve those monsters a 💥PUNCH💥 the hammer may be the way to go. It’s slower than other weapons, but its strength is irreplaceable. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/7c45edd3d72461be53f955f8e992f9f11f110a64.gif

Tru’s Hammer

Don’t ever think that our main hero is hopeless without his mech! Tru is a brave and strong dwarf that can take care of dangerous enemies on his own, if needed. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/326d6d607c05e48b66ed212260e821ad4d9f4662.gif

Blunderbuss

Sometimes, you just want to keep your distance. And that’s fine! Here to your aid comes a blunderbuss! A firearm with a short, large caliber barrel. It’s attached to the left arm of our mech. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/653eeda3d948a85895ff9b25ead6157e5687ff9f.gif

Crossbow

Another distance weapon that can be applied to the mech is a crossbow. A neuroballistic projectile weapon consisting of a bow embedded in a stock. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/c054156d45fc50a6287ecca26a58e9fca0cf70c4.gif

Which one is your favorite?

What do you think, which one will be the best for you to fight with? As the game progresses, you will be able to upgrade your weapons and obtain unique to them helpful skills. Of course, we’re still implementing more of our ideas into the game, so it’s possible for more weapons to come… {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/e7ad60e69f36935ef1b7d51fffc49c4dba026943.gif

Watch out!

You can fight with the most powerful weapon, but sometimes it’s best to dodge some attacks to avoid unnecessary damage. Yes, you can also block the strike coming your way, but you might want to distance yourself from the enemy rather than standing so close. And you can do it easily, even with a heavy mech. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/843cbc37cb0e9625a6438051722ae7ed8a127c87.gif Same goes for Ragna! Her quick dodge is a wonderful sight. Avoid the monster attacks, no matter if you’re on land or in the air. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/e3d3dc12fae4f7523ce06cfab7f1bd6fed7c5277.gif

Powerful Dash

What, did you think that that’s all? No, no! Here we present to you: dash. Feeling cornered? Use the powerful dash to charge at your enemies! Damage all monsters standing in your path. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/23c7d78621892cc7016702ce0ad8b9c590b50ec3.gif

Summing it up!

We want the combat system to be a great experience for the players. Remember that hitting those combos will help you with the most efficient way to fight! Please keep in mind that the game is still a work in progress, so some things listed here may change. Thank you for your understanding! 😊 Tell us what is your fighting style? Do you prefer a weapon able to strike quickly or is a slower, but stronger one better in your opinion? Close combat or distancing yourself? We’re very curious!

💕 Expand your wishlist 💕

As we mentioned in one of our previous updates, adding our games to your wishlists on Steam helps us A LOT! We’d be super happy if you could add there First Dwarf: First Island (our upcoming free prologue to First Dwarf)! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2865680/First_Dwarf_First_Island/

Thank you for your support!

As always, we’re very grateful for your support and all the feedback we’re still receiving from all of you! We’ll be back soon with more news and updates, as we still work very hard on our title. Thank you! And don't forget, that we're also active on many social media! Come visit us!

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Yours, Star Drifters Team 🌟🚀

Hi, Dwarves! 🛠️ We hope that you had a wonderful time this past week! In this announcement we would like to do a summary of how it looked like for us.

6 days until the end! Join today!

We’re thrilled seeing how many of you decided to play First Dwarf during our first Playtest! The amount of feedback we got is positively overwhelming and we’re keeping track of it all the best we can. Thank you! We’ll analyze everything to make our game even better! 📝 BUT if you still haven't joined our Playtest, don’t worry, because you still have time to do it! And it’s super simple - just go to the First Dwarf’s Steam page and click “Request Access”! We’re closing the access on April 8th. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/7fa4b3a06d0d3d892420473df245dc54c8292e06.gif

Ongoing Contest!

If you’re following us, you could have already seen our announcement regarding the ongoing contest for THE BEST colony! The rules are pretty easy - join our Playtest, build an awesome settlement, take a screenshot and post it on a dedicated #🌟challenge🌟 channel on our First Dwarf Discord server! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/c511ca9d5cb9765b15ae6c787b067727695b19db.png The winners will get a FREE KEY to one of our previous games - Driftland: The Magic Revival! It's a perfect way to get to know the Driftland world. And if you already have it, don't worry, we'll think of something else! Another game maybe? 👀 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/dc9c9c85b92cb8ae9a203f34bf28837f9df14aa9.png https://steamcommunity.com/games/1714900/announcements/detail/4194613560101061596?snr=2___ You have time until the end of the Playtest (April 8th 3PM CEST), so still plenty to build a beautiful colony!

💞 Add to Your Wishlist! 💞

If you wish to support us further, consider adding First Dwarf to your wishlist on Steam, along with our new page First Dwarf: First Island! (A free introduction to our game!). This way, we can show the world the power of dwarven enthusiasts. We would be very grateful for that! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2865680/First_Dwarf_First_Island/

Thank you for your support!

We love chatting with you and we’re over the moon that you’re enjoying our Playtest! We also adore seeing your gameplays, feel free to post it on your social media, tag us and even post in on our Discord server! Seeing how you play First Dwarf gives us even more insight! You can also check out this awesome gameplay by SplatterCatGaming! Thank you! There is still almost a week left of exciting play testing, but remember that it’s worth staying with us longer than that! (Like, forever?) On our Discord, we’re sharing our thoughts and opinions, works in progress, memes and have fun! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/9c03524ad8a2d89492ea7eb5a6fd08eb57d2c6f9.gif Aside from Discord we are also active on:

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So make sure to stop by! We can't wait to share even more content with you all in the upcoming months! We already started working on adding needed changes based on all your feedback. Let’s create a wonderful gaming experience together with your help! See you soon! Star Drifters Team 🚀

How are you today, Dwarves? Excited as we are? We sure hope so! 🍀🌟

3…2…1… Off you go to the Driftland world! IGN Gameplay

Let’s start with some amazing news! IGN released a 15 minute long video with the newest gameplay of First Dwarf! Accompanied by an informative voice over, you can dive into the fantasy world of Driftland and see the most up to date mechanics, graphics and systems that we’ve been working on! It’s a great opportunity to get to know the specifics of our game in a very detailed way. 🛠🤖 You can check it out below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yo2cw3P3AE

First Ever First Dwarf Playtest

And without further ado… Today is a BIG day for us! If you’ve been following our Community Hub and our social media, you could’ve heard about sign-ups for our Playtests. But in case you somehow didn’t get the memo, don’t worry! Put on your dwarven shoes anyway, because you can still join us! Just go to the Steam page of First Dwarf and click “Request Access” 🎯

Who will get access?

Everyone who signed-up will participate! 🎉 So no worries, it doesn't matter if you requested it right after our announcement, or even after the Playtest started, you’ll be able to play First Dwarf. 🎉

When does the Playtest start and end?

Playtests are open from March 25th 3PM (CET) to April 8th 3PM (CEST). We’re going to give access to the game to everyone who signed-up. In this time window, you can still request access to the game. After April 8th, the Playtests will be closed, gamers will lose their access to the game, but there is a possibility of a second round in the future.

What exactly is the Playtest and why are we organizing it?

Steam Playtest is a wonderful feature that lets us give access to the game to the players who are willing to try it out in its current state. Our main reason for this, is willingness to receive as much feedback as we can, before launching the final game. We believe that the thoughts and opinions of our community will help us shape the game together and create something truly brilliant. We deeply care about this project, as it’s related to our first game, Driftland: The Magic Revival, and we are over the moon that we have the opportunity to expand this magical world even further. That’s why we need YOUR HELP!

But how can I help?

Well, that’s super easy! After getting access to the game…just play the game! That’s phase number one. And phase number two, is…

Leave your Feedback!

There are 3 places where you can report bugs, issues and leave feedback!

First method is:

• First Dwarf Discord server

We highly encourage you all to leave us your feedback, even if it’s just a few words (but the more you say, the better, of course!). You can do it in our First Dwarf Discord server, which we already upgraded with special channels for the Playtest. If you already are on our Discord, you know that it’s really fun there! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/c511ca9d5cb9765b15ae6c787b067727695b19db.png We added two new channels specifically for this event: playtest-feedback - that’s the place where you can tell us EVERYTHING you want after you played our game. Positive and negative feedback, all of that is welcome. You can tell us about the smallest things, regarding music, characters, dialogues, mechanics, systems, bugs… Every topic is a good topic, as long as it’s related to the First Dwarf Playtest. We can’t wait to chat with you about your experiences with our title! opt-in-credits - here you can read the steps of what to do, to be included in our game’s credits! It’s a little “thank you” from us, for all your help. By leaving your invaluable feedback, you’re becoming an important part of our big adventure! You’ll find there the link to the form we prepared earlier, where you’ll be able to drop your nickname. No offensive names of course, those won’t be included.

Second method for leaving feedback:

• In the game itself, as seen below

Probably the fastest way to report a bug is located directly in the game. An automatic save file is also attached to the report you make (but you won't see it, so don't panic!), so we have the best understanding of the issue. However, keep in mind that we won’t be able to respond to you there. We will receive the information, but to hear back from us or to engage in conversation, it’s best to use Discord. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/8dc5c9fb5261fa46563efe193510f9861a50f77e.png

Third method to leave feedback:

• Steam Discussion dedicated to the event

We made a pinned thread in the Steam Discussions titled 🐛 Playtest Bug Reports 🐛, where you can report your bugs from the Playtest.

Fill the Form!

If you’re not sure how to phrase what’s in your mind, we prepared a simple form to fill, which may help you transfer your thoughts into words and inspire you in terms of what to be aware of while playing. After leaving your feedback, you can also write your preferred name to be put in the credits there, it’s optional. Feedback Form First Dwarf

Available Languages

We deeply care about your experience with First Dwarf and that’s why we prepared additional languages for the Playtest. Which include: Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, Spanish - Spain, French, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/0d0aa32c000b92daa7dd1a0c36f75c6e860fb09d.gif Please have in mind that the game is still in progress and so are the languages, so translations may have some mistakes. We apologize for that. They are in beta version, and will be improved with time. You can change the language in the game’s menu options! Texts and dialogues can also be altered later, if necessary.

Can I stream my game?📸

YES! Feel free to tag us and show off on our Discord server, we would love to see it! You can freely post about it on your social media. Even more! You can use our Press Kit, if you wish: First Dwarf Press Kit

What’s in the Playtest?

The best part! What’s awaiting you during our Playtest? Well, let us tell you! You’ll be playtesting an introduction to our game, First Dwarf. Take on the role of Tru, chosen to be the First Dwarf and his sassy dragon companion Ragna. Your mission is to build a new colony on the freshly discovered island, but first, you need to make sure that the area is safe to inhabit. Gather resources, build your base and fortify your colony, before the evil monster wave attacks! Fight your enemies by placing defensive turrets and engaging in direct combat. Complete your quests and send the raven to the awaiting dwarves, so they can arrive at their new home. Will you and your people survive in this new environment? 🧔‍♂️🐉 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/da2a9c9e559fc6d0034726e4cd932c11aeadba0c.gif

❤️ Add to Your Wishlist ❤️

We’re also preparing an advanced special version of Demo, titled First Dwarf: First Island. We highly encourage you to add it to your Wishlist (it has its own Steam Page) as well as the final First Dwarf game. We will give more information soon! It will help us show the world that the love people have for dwarves is immeasurable. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2865680/First_Dwarf_First_Island/

Final Thoughts

And that’s basically it! Easy, right? If you have ANY additional questions, don’t be afraid and ask us on our Discord server or in the comments. We hope to discuss with you many, many different topics and create a wonderful game together! Have fun playing First Dwarf and see you in our Discord server! Yours, Star Drifters Team ✨🚀

Mages! 🧙‍♂️ As you may already know, currently we’re working on our new title. It’s an immersive action RPG, where you take on the role of a scouting dwarven engineer and pilot a giant mech in search of a safe place for new colonies. And it takes place in the world of Driftland! So if you enjoyed the twisted stories of Driftland: The Magic Revival, you may like First Dwarf, as it expands the lore of the magical planet. Explore the floating islands like never before! Yes, yes, you read that right! We are organizing the first ever playtests of First Dwarf. 🛠 As we are entering the most intense stage of development, we’re asking you for your help. While the rest will wait for the official premiere, you can be one of the special players able to play before the release and help us shape the game into something amazing!

When will the playtest start?

We would like to start the playtests on 25th of March.

How to sign up?

Starting right now, everyone can sign up for our playtests! We enabled an option on our Steam page, where you can sign up for the testing. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1714900/First_Dwarf/ https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExYzY5eWRubjVpMTVnbXB3ajI5bmZzMGM3MTlwdWcya21jZnB5YzM4MCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/ocT3XQhaEOwlUiqQDQ/giphy.gif

Credit goes to you!

Play a big part in our development and we will show you our deep gratitude. Gamers helping us during the playtests will have a chance to see their nickname in the game credits! In order to do that, you’ll have to grant us your permission and tell us your nickname in the selected Discord channel. Prove to your friends and family that you had a great influence on our action RPG title. Stay tuned for more info! So what do you think? Will you join us? Make your choice and let’s hear from you on our Discord! See ya! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/c511ca9d5cb9765b15ae6c787b067727695b19db.png Yours, Star Drifters 🌟 Follow us: ◾ Facebook ◾ Twitter/X ◾ Instagram ◾ LinkedIn ◾ TikTok

Dear gamers! 🤗

Sometimes we can see you having trouble with experiencing the multiplayer gameplay with your friends. We’re here to explain why it might be so and hopefully help you start your very own session of Driftland.

How does it work? 🤔

Driftland: The Magic Revival does not hold any servers. Multiplayer works on a P2P (Peer-to-Peer) basis. It means that the game is hosted by one of the players’ computers (the host) and relies on the players’ online network. Here you can’t see any sessions found. And that’s normal, if no one is hosting the game and waiting for players to join. The session won’t be visible to any gamers, if the host has already started the game with other players. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30811282/f12a4d21feca7c2da4cc9718680596249baaa104.jpg There is no possibility to join the gameplay that has already started. Your friends have to specifically wait for you in the lobby, so you can join them. After clicking “HOST” at the very bottom, you can change the specifics of your session, such as Game Mode, Victory Options and others. You can also create a password for your game, if you don’t want any strangers playing with you. After changing everything to your liking, click the “HOST” button once again.

In the lobby ✨

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30811282/0b46ab680c29b77b12eea78cde02332634ddeaa4.jpg This will take you to the lobby. That’s the exact moment your friends can join your session. If you set up the password earlier, other players can join by typing it in (above the refresh button, at the bottom left corner). If there is no password, your session will be visible for them from the start after entering the Multiplayer mode. And that’s basically it! After everyone joins the game, you can click “READY”. If all the players mark themselves as ready to play, the game launches. Multiplayer still not working 💭 You need to make sure that the Steam client has full internet access and is not blocked by a firewall or some anti-virus program. If this requirement is met, you should easily see yourself in the lobby. However, there is a second possibility - you can use Steam invitations to create a network game. Send an Invite to your friend before they run their copy and let them join from there. There is also a chance that a great physical distance (like trying to play from America with someone from Asia) may cause troubles in connection. We hope that this clears some things up! ☀ Star Drifters Team 🚀

Mages!🧙‍♂️

We see a lot of newcomers here! But no matter, if you’re just starting as an Apprentice Mage or if you’ve got a whole prospering empire as an Archmage, we’ve got some news for you! We made an update fixing some minor bugs occurring in the game and added the logo of our upcoming game, First Dwarf. It takes place in the world of Driftland and is an big expansion of its lore. Control dwarven scouting engineer Tru, dragon Ragna or powerful mech and explore the uncharted islands in search of a new home for your people. This immersive action RPG fuses quick combat with base building and tower defense. We absolutely love that universe and hope that if you liked the twisted and magical stories of Driftland: The Magic Revival, you will also enjoy First Dwarf! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1714900/First_Dwarf/ But First Dwarf is just the beginning, though! We would love to continue our adventure in Driftland, as much as you do! We’ve seen your petition regarding the making of a game with elf characters… What a nice initiative! Who knows what the future will bring. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30811282/b6c77b608718e4e3eaceeb3ba3e7763a01a4729c.png

I finished Driftland… What else have you got?

We’ve got Nomads of Driftland - a standalone free expansion! As you may know, Driftland: The Magic Revival has a unique fusion of RTS, 4X strategy, and Sim genres. This helps you command all your units without micromanagement, thanks to the flag system. https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExbmY4cHV2cHN5MngyajAxMTFrNmRva25leTQ2bnN2ejRoYjJrejRqZSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/4EOOfqSmCaXBInTt3X/giphy.gif Contrary to that, Nomads of Driftland has a more classic RTS feel and is significantly different from the base game, as units are managed directly. It will be full of new experiences for you! https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExdmQ2cXAzMTZxbDBmMDY2MWU2NWE4OGYzMDExdzltcXFueGd1ZTN4eiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/hLHDqXUeXlBr92YqLC/giphy.gif Unlike in the base game, Nomads of Driftland do not have a ruler and do not carry out orders like previous races. Also, new unit types and classes affect strategy on the battlefield! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1400520/Nomads_of_Driftland/ And if you want even more… {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30811282/a4de64829bfa12cddaca5ab9b5055c004b15724c.jpg You can always check out the DLC for Nomads of Driftland called Nomads of Driftland: The Forgotten Passage, which adds 10 new scenarios to the game. Explore the world of floating islands to the fullest! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1436970/Nomads_of_Driftland_The_Forgotten_Passage/

Custom Maps

If all of the above is already no news to you, Archmage, you can download custom maps in the Steam Workshop. The fun never ends! And even more - you can create a custom map in the game editor and upload it to the Workshop yourself. ☝ Show us what you’ve got! https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExam5xdjJqZmUzcGhwejg1Mnp6bTVnNzc0cTN6c2VmcWx5ZXNudGF0byZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/xdoKp1Zwul3CFtWY0p/giphy.gif

Bright Future

We are so happy that you decided to play Driftland and we’re always happy to hear from you! What characters do you like the most? Which game system do you prefer? What wild animal do you like to tame the most and what spells are your favorite? Tell us! And feel free to check out our social media and join our Discord servers, especially since we’re approaching the playtest stage for First Dwarf. Discord server users will gain access to it in the first place. You don’t want to miss this opportunity! Oh, one more thing. It's the 14th of February… {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30811282/e311ac4c7c628c2d4d6e66228af8d4afd010017b.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30811282/8b5afe298038642725abf9e9b2bf6aeb1d689210.png May your islands float peacefully through the skies! ☀☁ See ya! ☀☁ Star Drifters Team 🚀

https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/37957996/35a5838ef17b5b60f0c5d4369c91f24573a8a0ba.jpg Gamers! Star Drifters crew checking in! Hope you're all doing fantastic and having a blast with our games! Guess what? If you haven't had the chance to dive into any of our titles yet, Steam Autumn Sale is the perfect opportunity to catch up on all the fun! We've decided to sprinkle some magic on the prices, so you can grab our games at amazing discounts! Ready to explore the mystical realms of Driftlands, take on towering skyscrapers in Danger Scavenger, build colonies in Scorchlands, or venture into the treacherous depths of Lumencraft? Well, now's your chance! Treat yourself to a little gaming delight. Here's the scoop on the discounts for our current titles: ◼️ Scorchlands: 30% off https://store.steampowered.com/app/1090100/Scorchlands/ ◼️ Lumencraft: 40% off https://store.steampowered.com/app/1713810/Lumencraft/ ◼️ Danger Scavenger: 65% off https://store.steampowered.com/app/1169740/Danger_Scavenger/ ◼️ Driftland: The Magic Revival: 80% off https://store.steampowered.com/app/718650/Driftland_The_Magic_Revival/ ◼️ Nomads of Driftland: The Forgotten Passage: 30% off https://store.steampowered.com/app/1400520/Nomads_of_Driftland/ You can also grab all the games in a bundle - currently at a 20% discount! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/15460/Star_Drifters_Supporters_Bundle/ First Dwarf It’s worth remembering that there's a new game on the horizon… First Dwarf! https://youtu.be/U5C4TOFc8uw?si=9GS90bCrAv5NLLDm We're swiftly approaching the closed testing phase on Discord (feel free to join the server), and the upcoming year will finally bring the long-awaited release. So keep an eye on our social media channels to stay in the loop: ◾ Facebook ◾ Twitter/X ◾ Instagram ◾ LinkedIn ◾ TikTok https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images/37957996/f33397c1324c54bdb9db139538646b9fe5ca605f.png Thanks for your support and we hope you’ll have a great time with our games! Yours in intergalactic adventures Star Drifters

Hello! It's been a while since we last connected, but that's because we had a lot going on lately. Most importantly, we're working on developing First Dwarf! We want to make sure it's as close to perfection as possible by the time it is released. Additionally, we've been traveling a lot. As you’re reading this, we're still recovering after big shows - Gamescom, PAX West and Poznań Game Arena, where players could try out for themselves the demo version of our game! 2 major events across the ocean from each other are tough to manage, but definitely worth every while!

New trailer!

We would like to proudly announce a trailer for First Dwarf, which was first exclusively shown by IGN during their Gamescom showcase! Check it out below! As you can see, there are several new shots, and we've carefully selected scenes in order to present as many of the game's features as we can. After all, we're not limited to just one gameplay mechanic. Tru can gather resources, build a settlement, explore unknown lands, and, of course, he must fight for his safety!

Farewell for now...

… Speaking about opportunities, remember that our Discord server is always worth joining. We're getting closer to launching a limited testing phase for gamers, so if you would like to be among the lucky ones, click the banner below. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30811282/8b5afe298038642725abf9e9b2bf6aeb1d689210.png Apart from that, you can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and on TikTok. Follow us in each of these places to stay up to date with First Dwarf! It's definitely worth it! With respect, Star Drifters

Dear Dwarves! :dwarf_gs: We have some exciting news to share with you regarding First Dwarf. Firstly, we are thrilled to announce that our game was showcased at the Indie Showcase during the DevGamm event in Gdansk. It was an amazing opportunity for us to present the game to a wider audience, and we are grateful for the feedback we received. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/faee9f39040c187310b2c6c57350fa2d811e44fc.jpg Secondly, we are excited to announce that we have started a partnership with NVIDIA, which has resulted in us receiving brand-new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics cards. This will allow us to develop our game further and introduce even better visuals. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/983524499320dfd6ba2c5c55200fd0b16dc7d98f.jpg At its core, First Dwarf is a game that is all about strategy. With the added power of the new graphics cards, we can create even more immersive gameplay experiences - from the lush environments to the intricate details of each individual dwarf! We are confident that the new graphics will take your gaming experience to the next level. Furthermore, we want to share our work-in-progress build's latest gameplay footage (in 4K!) ːsteamhappyː. As with any build of that type, it does not include all of the mechanics, but it will give you a good insight of the hard work we have put into developing our game. We are also excited to announce that in the near future, we will be conducting exclusive closed beta tests of First Dwarf. They will be available only to members of our community on Discord, so if you haven't already joined it, don’t hesitate to do so! We look forward to receiving your feedback and working together to make it the best possible. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/1a70d305323e1d661b4ff5a3100901cdc1c2fd85.png Lastly, we are thrilled to announce that we will showcase First Dwarf at the PAX East event in Boston. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to meet with you and show our game in person. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/9a298dd744431292f05ef8e128e204715de41930.jpg We cannot wait to see you all at PAX East, and we hope you are as excited as we are about the future of First Dwarf. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to hearing your feedback on our game! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1714900/First_Dwarf/ But wait, before you go, visit the Discord 👾 server of the game and follow Star Drifters 🚀 on FB, Twitter 🐦 and Instagram. 📷 Yours Star Drifters 🚀

Hello everyone 👋, Sometimes we actively search for a project that looks both interesting and promising. Sometimes we feel like the project found us - that’s the case with this wholesome, yet really complex city-builder from developer Ringlab. ⚗️ Scorchlands is available now in Early Access! 🐦 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30811282/d14fc1aa559651b3078f65424ba2d61dcd8e7e99.png Why is it interesting? We can provide you a few answers:

there’s magical terraforming and logistics based on... lasers;

It's about birdlike Giwis that want (and need !) to colonize planet Helia;

you can easily sink in a gameplay based on hexes, biomes, bonus systems and mutual benefits;

Giwis cannot fly, so they… run from one place to another. 🏃‍♂️

📺 Watch the new launch trailer.

The price tag is set for 11.99$ - for now, you can buy it with a -10% discount! 💸 If you feel like going on a shopping spree 💸, consider getting one of the great bundles we made with the support from our great friends - you can choose from four positions: 🔍 Explore Bundle - Scorchlands, Lumencraft https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/30181 🧙‍♀️ Fantasy Bundle - Driftland: The Magic Revival, Scorchlands https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/30180 ♟️ Turn-Based Bundle - Scorchlands, As Far As The Eye Colony https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/30182 🧠Colony Sim Bundle - Frozenheim, Scorchlands https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/30267 If you’re still not into the game, you can… Download the demo version of Scorchlands for free! 🐣 Scorchlands’ available also on Linux & SteamOS. 🖥️ See you on Helia - you’re gonna love it! Star Drifters 🚀

https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/ce120de2b04e5ae22f7e23aa739c7c68d6082dfa.png Hello everyone! 👋 The year 2022 is now a melody of the past. We would like to thank all of you guys for supporting us since day one! 🙏 Without further ado - let’s check out what happened in our camp during the second half of ‘22. Let’s go! 🏃‍♂️

⚒️ First Dwarf (...and some gaming events here and there! 🎮)

In case you missed it - First Dwarf is our upcoming Action RPG set in the world of Driftland. That’s why you can read about it on Driftland: The Magic Revival Steam card. You’ll be able to pet a good boi in the game. Mhm. That’s right! 🐕 https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/2291dda4316057dd3f8a5dd9c95a3dfaa99cb714.png Now, let’s talk about the asymmetrical co-op 🐉 that we’re implementing in First Dwarf. https://media1.giphy.com/media/72TI5I4dhzpNY9lM9M/giphy.gif?cid=790b7611ccbf33c850aabc58ee4639c1cad792f6f0e8cd80&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 In co-op, players will be able to take control over the mech or one of its pilots: Tru or Ragna. Each of them has its own, separate skills to develop and upgrade. All characters have their strengths and weaknesses so it’s important to choose the characters wisely when preparing to complete certain tasks. 🧑‍ In a single-player game, the player can switch between characters, completing tasks with the one with better skills in a given field. Tru, Ragna, and the Mech will have different skill trees. Tru will be a better Mecha pilot, Ragna can e.g. fly, and the Mech can be treated as a kind of armored vehicle, so without a pilot it will not work. https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/c33ff6eb2732f53b648d63ea4d3f2deece9099f4.png It’s important to say that implementing the asymmetrical co-op would not be possible without the Game Prototype Design Competition 2022 in which we were awarded! 🏆 https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/96151434e644ea6a3661c55b5de7d2018f85f72c.jpg The competition mentioned above helped us create some new mechanics for First Dwarf. Those mechanics evolved into a full-fledged, asymmetrical co-op mode of the game, which we implemented in its build! Once again, thank you to the co-organizers of the competition: Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of Poland, Centrum GovTech Poland, and CRPK, as well as Copernicus Game Jam 2022 - during which the diplomas 📜 were handed over and everyone who supported us along the way. We showed our upcoming action RPG at many gaming 🎮 events, both digital and held in “real” places. Just to name a few: - PAX West; - Poznań Games Arena (PGA); - Indie Cade; - DreamHack Beyond Indie Showcase; - MIX Next 2022; - Dev.Play; - #PitchYaGame. It’s time to focus on 3️⃣ of them.

🚏 First stop - PAX West.

Lots of you came to our booth to check out an early build of our game. Thank you for that! See you next year! 🤜🤛 Your reactions surpassed our expectations, and the feedback provided will certainly influence the further development of the game, already at this stage. It was 4 days full of interesting conversations, laughter and a unique atmosphere created by countless players, cosplayers, journalists, or industry representatives.🤝 https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/928de1dd561f0477b0514cba94e17747378edf6e.jpg

🚏 Second stop - Poznań Games Arena (PGA).

In Poznań, we were showing First Dwarf, Scorchlands, Brewpub Simulator, and Lumencraft. PGA was such a blast! We felt your enjoyment brought to your faces by our upcoming games. Just look at Kuba, one of the members of our team - his smile does not lie 😊 https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/43b9e42e2687c21e624f24477350e8b8d03887e2.png

🚏 The last stop - Dev.Play.

It’s a yearly celebration of indie games and their developers. Game creators from all over the world come to Bucharest to present their titles and experiences. The event ended with an award gala. First Dwarf received 3 awards: Best Game of the Show, Best Visuals, and Most Popular Game. 🏆 Thank y’all! 🙏 https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/d62bed11cbef9823c12ab7d5bdd4e8ee557cdeb0.jpg To wrap up the First Dwarf chapter of this recap we want to write about the key role of our IGN - Exclusive Announcement Trailer posted on IGN’s YouTube channel was viewed more than 285k times. There are also more than 5.4k thumbs up 👍 under the video! 📺 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1714900/First_Dwarf/

🐦 Scorchlands

Who won’t fall in love with birdlike Giwis, running around through the hexes? The game’s a wholesome and adorable city builder. https://media1.giphy.com/media/XGAo3gKe9wJPDmwRMi/giphy.gif?cid=790b76115356d922e1b3d55f775e11e3307688c468f38669&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g Play the demo version - is available for free here, on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1090100/Scorchlands/ https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/1fd3fa564ef3e26c57206c5fd6954b37f5eb4c47.png At this point, we can say that developers from Ringlab ⚗️ are aiming for publishing more Steam News about in-game mechanics. When we’re writing these words, three of them are available as we speak: How the protagonist Giwi hatched, How to build your colony, and Gameplay Insight #1: Summoning the Nexus. Stay tuned ! More of them will be published during January and February of 2023. Also, the game received a warm welcome during #TurnBasedFest 2022! 😎

🕷️ Lumencraft

The full release of this unique mix of a top-down shooter with base building and roguelike mechanisms is just around the corner! Nonetheless, we’re not spoiling the release date at the moment. That’s not the only great news - something big is coming to the game. We bet you weren’t expecting this. Jump on the hype train, but stay calm. For now, let’s go down. Together. ⏬ https://media0.giphy.com/media/WnnTLWpE7w6uV8RdOZ/giphy.gif The developers from 2Dynamic Games are constantly tweaking and upgrading the game’s build. You can help them by completing the survey they made - we’ll be very grateful for the feedback! It’s called Discord 🎧 survey, because the game’s community was the first one to answer the questions mentioned in it. 👉 Link to Lumencraft survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckMJ-2HMumj5rPd_i2Up0bxT3CRyQvZzWpmKmvBQTfKDTLNg/viewform https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/9473fa44bdee56b1b582414221b127704082baf4.png One of the most important moments during the Early Access of Lumencraft was taking a different approach to the game's build. The experimental update published a few months ago left the beta stage. It's now living its new life - the developers called it Giga Update. Lumencraft is reshaping every once in a while - two bigger updates and one smaller update were released since the release of Giga Update. There’s a lot of fresh content in the game - you should play it now, especially if you spent some time with Lumencraft a few months ago. It truly is worth revisiting! 🔁

🍻 Brewpub Simulator

There was a first, official playtest of the game - we’re glad how many of you decided to check out what it’s like to run a virtual pub and brew some virtual ale! A playable build of the game was presented to European audiences for the first time during PGA 2022. Thanks for playing it, we know what works and what needs some tweaking here and there! 🍺 https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/ffab0e73146aaa9b580a0e7165fbeccbcd7cc745.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/1755180/Brewpub_Simulator/

🏢 Danger Scavenger

Our skyscraper roguelite shooter is out now on Epic Games Store! 🎉 https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/cf33bb6ae85f37b45f39d459367dd2249cf56bf8.png Just a reminder - Danger Scavenger is available on PC, PS4, XONE, Nintendo Switch, Atari VCS, and XSX. It’s also a Steam Deck verified game - give it a try on one of the handhelds, and you’ll fall in love with this fast-paced gunslinger action! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1169740/Danger_Scavenger/ This is not the last word we said speaking about publishing our games’ catalog on Epic Games Store - more titles will follow soon. At this point, you can wishlist First Dwarf ⚒️ and Scorchlands 🐦 on this platform! That’s all for today. Great things are here, but also great things are yet to come. 2023 will be ours! Don’t forget to support IndieDev! 🕹️ Much love, Star Drifters 🚀

Dear Mages! Dev.Play is a yearly celebration of indie games and their developers. Game creators from all over the world come to Bucharest to present their titles and experiences. The event ended on Tuesday with an award gala. First Dwarf received 3 awards, including for the Best Game of the Show. First Dwarf won prizes for Best Game of the Show, Best Visuals and Most Popular Game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/ce30377b8f90e7a3c0568a8c3daca8c0b1eed18b.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/dcc027a254fe481dd8badc75dccd6acb42e245e4.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/d16185723c1af9a7902112a4960d2913cb9d968f.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42893252/2c2bc7e70e5739856e9a4bc3147a48628ec6e8b6.jpg Our game is set in an open world that once was a whole planet, but a great war shattered it into drifting islands. Players will step into the shoes of Tru, a scouting engineer in a mech who is tasked to explore unknown lands in search of a new settlement for the fading dwarven civilization. Accompanied by his dear friend, female dragon Ragna, Tru will gather resources, collect mana to fuel and upgrade his mechanical armor, build bases, set up their defenses, and engage in close combat with local fauna to accomplish his mission. See the full list of Dev.Play 2022 awards:

Best Game of the Show: First Dwarf / Star Drifters

Best Innovation: Liberte / Superstatic Studio

Best Visuals: First Dwarf / Star Drifters

Best Game Design: Bear and Breakfast / Gummy Cat Studio

Most Popular Game First Dwarf / Star Drifters

Outstanding Achievement for the Romanian Gamedev Industry: Mihai Pohonţu / Amber You can find more about the event on its official website. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1714900/First_Dwarf/ You can also check our animated trailer: But wait, before you go, visit the Discord 👾 server of the game and follow Star Drifters 🚀 on FB, Twitter 🐦 and Instagram. 📷

https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/0eee395754d4d2b9eac4cb929509961b47379e4b.png Salute! 🚀 When we’re writing these words, we’re on our way to Poznań - one of the biggest cities in Poland. At the beginning of every Autumn, MTP Poznań Expo is transformed into the location of one of the largest computer, console, and multimedia entertainment trade show in Central and Eastern Europe…👀

Poznań Game Arena, here we come! 🎮 📅 Save the date: 07-09.10.2022 📍 Booth 23 at Pavilion 7

Be there with us for the whole weekend - from Friday’s morning till Sunday’s evening! We’re so happy to be a part of it once again. So, without further ado - we would like to invite all of you to… https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/7dae1ac040639200dad0e97496576c072ac10b51.png This year, we’ll be showcasing four games.

First Dwarf, our upcoming Action RPG ⚒️

This will be the first time we’ll be presenting the game in Europe! 💥 We truly can’t wait to see what you guys think about Tru and Ragna. Our team was polishing the build for the last few weeks especially for PGA. In case you missed the info - First Dwarf is our new game expanding the Driftland franchise.

Scorchlands, the adorable city-builder with bird-like characters (they’re actually called Giwis 🐦)

Just a reminder - the demo version of Scorchlands is now up on Steam - we submitted it to Steam Next Fest. Seems like everybody digs the cute Giwis communities. You’ve got to check Scorchlands out! Poznań Game Arena is a great place to do so.

Brewpub Simulator, the game for all pub enjoyers 🍻

Psst… That’s the sound of a beer can being opened. We’re more into taps and craft beers - you will be able to verificate our passion about the golden drink by playing the demo version of Brewpub Simulator! We never showed it to anyone, this will be the first time EVER. We can’t wait for your feedback about this project! 🍺

Lumencraft 🕷️

This is a project that we announced last year - a lot of things happened along the way. The game’s currently in Early Access, what’s more - feel free to download the demo version and see how much stuff was added, tweaked and re-shaped since the start of EA. Lumencraft looks great, runs smoothly, and feels just like we imagine it - it’s a little tricky and spooky. What’s more, if you own a Steam Deck - this is definitely a game you want to try on this handheld. Oops, looks like we’re already in Poznań. It’s time to set everything before you visit our booth! See you on-site - don’t be shy and come say hi. 👋 Yours truly, Star Drifters 🚀

Long time no see? 🤔 Not really. These past few weeks have been extremely busy for us. We announced two new games. You fell in love with Scorchlands 🐦, now it’s time to share with the world the project that we work on for the longest period of time. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1090100/Scorchlands/ Long story short.

First Dwarf is an immersive open world action adventure RPG with base building elements, set in the world of Driftland: The Magic Revival. 🧙‍♂️

Our new game will tell the story of Tru (the dwarf in a mech you see above) and his best dragon 🐉 friend Ragna (c’mon, you remember her from our previous Driftland games). At this moment, we’ll not share too much about the game, but we’ve got to share something, right? ✨ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30811282/ebf229e63b84253537bcafb2471e41a179c62f18.png Here’s what you need to know at the moment (5 points):

• there’s a trailer on IGN’s YouTube channel, watch it here
• we’ll be showing First Dwarf on PAX West 2022, starting September 2 (tomorrow);
• make sure to check out our Social Media: Facebook, Twitter 🐤, and Instagram 📷, will be posting there some fun stuff;
• here’s the dedicated Discord 🎧 server
• wishlist the game on Steam

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1714900/First_Dwarf/ Main features of First Dwarf: 🍺 Explore the world in mana-powered mechanical armor. Upgrade it to unlock new exciting abilities that will help you with discovering new locations in the vast open world in the clouds. 🍺 Build various structures to defend yourself and to establish a new colony for your people. 🍺 Fight the numerous dangers of the Driftland’s wildlands: barbarian tribes, wild creatures, or natural disasters. Secure the area and make it more hospitable for dwarven settlers. 🍺 Unveil the mysterious secrets of the ancients, while unveiling the story of the hero’s family. Here’s a nice screenshot from new build: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30811282/925258abbc03150bdb3903a0730835f71669416f.jpg To unveil the mystery about the gameplay… 🗺️ Game pillars:

• crafting (you’ll be controlling a dwarf engineer, not a warrior);
• story (with an emphasis on…)
• relationship (between Ragna and Tru, between dwarves in a clan, etc.),
• exploration + movement + scavenging (the world you’ll be experiencing will be diverse),
• freedom of choice (YOUR approach to the game is one of the most important aspects of us during the creation of First Dwarf).

That’s a wrap - welcome to the tale of Tru and Ragna! Now it’s time to fully unblur our cover photo on Facebook and Twitter, so… {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30811282/a669e4df30869b6b95dcdf731998c276dc94ff5e.png Wishlist First Dwarf on Steam, join the game’s Discord 🎧 server, and follow us on Facebook 👍 and Twitter 🐦. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1714900/First_Dwarf/ Yours truly, Star Drifters 🚀

Hello Mages, 👋 gamescom 2022 is just around the corner, but we decided to show the world a new game published by us, Star Drifters 🚀, a few days before the event will start. When we saw Scorchlands for the first time, we knew right from the bat that this project was interesting. We felt that after the first chats with Jakub, the developer behind the name Ringlab, we were on the same page from the very beginning. What’s more, he told us that he admires Driftland - The Magic Revival 🐲 and is a fan of our game. Then we knew something was in the air, so today we’re here to announce to the whole world that: 🥁 1️⃣ Scorchlands by Ringlab will be published by Star Drifters 🚀! 2️⃣ The demo version will be available on Steam in just a few days! 💪 https://store.steampowered.com/app/1090100/Scorchlands/ 3️⃣ If you want to find out more about the gameplay and the lore (these running “birds” are not exactly birds, they’re Giwis! 🐦) - read the Steam News published on Scorchlands Steam page, clicking here. Scorchalnds is a game in which you manage production of fantastic resources on a foreign, volcanic moon. Play at your own pace and relax in a setting that combines magic and science. Main features of Scorchlands 👀

• Hex grid-based city-building – construct various buildings in your colonies. Each structure's productivity depends on neighboring resources and other constructions.
• Complex resource management – it’s not only about extracting materials. Scorchlands takes account of logistics – the movement of resources between colonies and combining them in robust processing chains. And yes, we move resources using LASERS!
• Terraforming for the greater good – use magic and technology to change the biomes on procedurally generated maps and exploit the new environment to gain its unique resources
• Technology designed to give fun – there’s no fun in a sandbox if you don’t have the toys to play with. The technology system in Scorchlands is key for player progression and new discoveries open up new ways to play with the game world
• Minimalistic combat system – when you get into a fight, positioning will be the key. Destroy your enemies by surrounding them and placing your forces in optimal locations.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30811282/c788a796bd7e6f658922322d814736e4ca9a200b.png Remember: there’s one more blurred screenshot on our SM cover photos. Today we can say that everybody in our team likes un-blurring things. The last game will be a part of Drifltland franchise. 👀 Wishlist Scorchlands on Steam, join the game’s Discord 🎧 server, follow Ringlab on Twitter and us, Star Drifters 🚀, on Facebook 👍 and Twitter 🐦. Your, Star Drifters 🚀

https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/37547bab3d30a82d7db45227a874bfff4b8d5fde.png Hello everyone, 👋 you probably wonder why there’s a graphic with a screen taken from the Nintendo Switch 🎮 version of Danger Scavenger. The answer is simple - we wanted to make an announcement summarizing our work done between January and July of 2022 - when we’re writing these words, Driftland is still our most popular franchise. 🌲 Unfortunately, nothing really happened during this period in Driftland camp. Nonetheless, you can get the game in many discounts that pop up every once in a while (usually during Steam/GOG offers/events). But, y’know, there’s always something cookin’. ♨ Be patient. https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/2f8424598909bae3c60b575fc912d21ea396a31e.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/718650/Driftland_The_Magic_Revival/

Danger Scavenger

That’s where the fun starts. First of all - we’re flattered that DS is featured on the back of the Atari VCS box. Ta-da! 🎉 https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/68ec192ba36b75171cc891d762706687b362de7d.png When Steam Deck was on its way, we did everything to make sure that the game would run perfectly on the “second” handheld from day one. After that, we received an official Steam Deck verification in May. Speaking about the “first” handheld, just a reminder - Danger Scavenger is available on PC, PS4, XONE, Switch, VCS and XSX. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1169740/Danger_Scavenger/ https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/c15dfd345141b02b9005abd96832472137d76cb0.jpg We’re always looking for new ways of approaching the titles that we already published. When we started talking with the Tilt Five team, we knew that their Holographic Gaming System would be a great place for a skyscraper-based roguelike. That’s why we made a dedicated DLC to bring the catchphrase “a new level of the 3D vibrant holographic environment" to DS rooftops! 🌆 https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/ed22b76333715d0e33298d2ff77347e56d27d0f0.jpg https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/20123869e38e7254ea40fdd7bd43f147f7d12d26.jpg

Lumencraft

When devs from 2Dynamic Games started the playtests, we were convinced that approx. 200 people will check out the game during the two weeks of that phase. Well, there were 1312 participants. The feedback submitted by playtesters gave us a new perspective on the game. We knew that we chose the right project for publishing. The Lumencraft section of this Steam announcement will be the longest one, because the game’s still in Early Access and currently it’s a project no. 1 in our catalog. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1713810/Lumencraft/ After the first week of EA we reached the 20k copies milestone. None of us expected that this will happen so fast, so Kuba Wójcik came up with a meme idea. https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/be9a75f964c9606a8e5a8f469a4aa6c4266c71f7.png We won’t share how many copies were sold, but we can say that as the indie publishers - we’re satisfied. 😏 Today, exactly 3 months after the start of Early Access (which happened April 13th, 2022) we would like to thank everyone who wrote a review on Steam. The numbers speak for themselves. https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/37957996/34129bc80a88a4be9bad0b73d6afeac1e0ffac06.png During the playtests, “2Ds” organized the MAKE A MAP, WIN A PRIZE contest. 10 maps were published via Steam Workshop - 3 guys won Danger Scavenger and Driftland: The Magic Revival Steam keys. The ideas behind the contest were continued in the Maps Shootout series. When we’re writing these words there are 123 maps submitted to the Workshop. 🤯 Lots of them are truly pieces of art that reshape Lumencraft’s gameplay. The summary of all Maps Shootouts installments can be found in our Stories highlights on our Instagram. What’s more, the game was shown at this year’s: - European Game Showcase during GDC; - PAX East; - Digital Dragons 🐲. To this day, the 2Dynamic Games team is working closely with the game’s community. When Early Access starts (after the playtests), the developers published: - 3 hotfixes; - 4 small updates; - two major updates; - and we’re pretty much sure we forgot about something. 💊 They added new weapons, buildings, monsters, maps and scenarios, textures, new UI, and fixed A LOT. Lumencraft is now more approachable to semi-casual players, but it does not collide with the hardcore players - there are extremely hard maps available to enjoy (or suffer a bit). 😈 That’s all for today.

The second recap will be published at the end of 2022.

Or maybe at the beginning of 2022? Let’s see what happens. Great things are here, but also great things are yet to come. Support the IndieDev! Star Drifters 🚀

Dear Mages! We have two things to discuss with you today. First, something strange and malicious is going on on one of the Driftlands archipelagos. Be sure to keep an eye on our social media channels as we will give out some hints 😉 Second thing is that Steam Awards are back! And if you think that Driftland: The Magic Revival deserves LABOR OF LOVE AWARD feel free to nominate. We would greatly appreciate it❤️ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30811282/1138f93ea8102bc1cc0cccdbc3572b08e90823c5.png See you on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram on Monday! Facebook 👍 facebook.com/StarDrifters.games Twitter 🐦 twitter.com/StarDrifters Instagram 📸 instagram.com/star_drifters May your lands remain unshattered! Star Drifters team

Patch notes 2.0.112

This update consists of small but important fixes:

• AI upgrade to improve the attacking of flying units
• minor tweaks to the tutorial
• owners of The Forgotten Passage expansion for Nomads of Driftland will gain access to them from Driftland: The Magic Revival
• fixed cursor (pencil) hot spot for island drawing
• visual improvements to the Map Editor windows
• 2 rare fatal bugs fixed
• minor bug fixes

If you find a bug or have ideas for new game features or improvements, be sure to let us know on the Steam Community or Discord! Thank you for all the feedback you send us. It is precious, inspiring for us, and allows us to develop the game further. May your lands remain unshattered - Star Drifters Team 🧙🏼‍♀️🧙🧙🏿‍♀️🧝

Yes! It's been 3 years since Driftland debuted in Steam Early Access ːsteamhappyː

When we reach for the memory for the game that we dared to present to you in Early Access three years ago, we can't believe how long we've come with you - our great community. We spent countless hours discussing new game features that we later implemented in Driftland: The Magic Revival. Simultaneously, we worked on complex, game-deepening mechanics and simplifications for those entering the world of strategy games. We were constantly struggling to create an original game with pioneering solutions and simultaneously understandable and similar to what we all know and like in strategy games. During these three years of development, we released dozens of updates that introduced hundreds of new features and improvements to make Driftland: The Magic Revival the game it is today. All this makes us feel great pride and, at the same time, grateful that we can enjoy the world of Driftland together with you for 3 years. Thank you! The Anniversary Update introduces some important new features while also correcting minor bugs you have reported to us.

Map Editor and Workshop integration

The most important new feature of the Anniversary Update is the first public version of the Map Editor, which will allow you to create your own maps with islands of unusual shapes and arrangements. In turn, thanks to the Workshop, you will be able to easily share your maps and download maps created by other players.

Minimap

You asked for a minimap, and here it is! You will find it in the lower-left corner, along with an icon to minimize it and toggle how it works - it can be independent of the main view or follow the main view. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30811282/49b6d7eaac698e1c807745a9c6f77672e3c6fba2.jpg

Trading Cards

We added Steam Trading Cards. They are collectible cards you can get by playing Driftland. By collecting the entire set of cards, you can earn items that help customize your profile and show off gameplay. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30811282/35c8d467d4afd54f723d7c550aaba53f5e533cc0.png

Nomads

We added Nomads as an experiment, and there was still a lot to do to enjoy the game in this mode. Most Nomads' ills are gone with this update. The AI behavior and unit management have been improved, grouping and assignments to key groups have been added, and polished gameplay's overall flow in this mode. Besides, we released Nomads of Driftland as a standalone free add-on that includes the Driftland The Magic Revival demo, Map Editor, and Workshop support. If, however, it was not enough for someone, we also created a paid DLC with new scenarios - Nomads of Driftland: The Forgotten Passage. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1400520/Nomads_of_Driftland/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1436970/Nomads_of_Driftland_The_Forgotten_Passage/

Bugfixes

This update includes several minor fixes, including increasing the stability of the game. If you find a bug or have ideas for new game features or improvements, be sure to let us know on the Steam Community or Discord! Thank you for all the feedback you send us. It is precious, inspiring for us, and allows us to develop the game further. May your lands remain unshattered - Star Drifters Team 🧙🏼‍♀️🧙🧙🏿‍♀️🧝

Dear Mage-Rulers! It's been quite a while since we spoke to you. During this time, we have been working hard on the next update, which will bring many small fixes as well as significant new features. Probably the most important will be the integrated editor that allows you to create maps, design custom-shaped islands, and arrange them with vegetation, mountains, rocks, buildings, etc. as you see fit. Another new feature is Steam Workshop support and integration, which will allow you to share your own maps with other players. An equally important new feature will be a dynamic mini-map that complements the unique strategic map that has always been available in Driftland and will be available regardless of the main view. The Nomads with their classic RTS controls aroused extreme emotions. So we decided to separate them as a standalone expansion and make them available to all players for free in Nomads of Driftland. The Nomads themselves will also get a lot of improvements. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/30811282/a5d7fe107184f2e7a6dc6b8aceef96ffcf9ce0eb.png Along with the update, we will also release a demo version of Driftland: The Magic Revival. We will make it all available in the second half of November, for free. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1400520/Nomads_of_Driftland Thank you for all the feedback you send us. It is very valuable, inspiring for us and allows us to further develop the game. May your lands remain unshattered - Star Drifters Team 🧙🏼‍♀️🧙🧙🏿‍♀️🧝

Update Notes 2.0.39 We get a lot of feedback on the Nomads. To be honest, we didn't expect such a big response, especially since this is an expansion with a different type of gameplay than the main game. We would like to thank you very much for that! In this update, we focused on giving Nomads an AI that, despite direct player control, will allow them to have a bit of their own will, which will allow them to automatically engage in combat at key moments. Other Nomad improvements we are currently working on are the minimap, improved camera, and map/scenario editor. Stay tuned for these features in future updates, and don't hesitate to send us more feedback! May your lands remain unshattered - Star Drifters Team 🧙🏼‍♀️🧙🧙🏿‍♀️🧝

With this update, we're introducing improvements and new features that you suggested to us. We managed to fix some minor bugs that could sometimes be really annoying. Thank you for all the feedback, ideas💡, and thumbs up👍🏻. Once again - thank you! You are great!

Update Notes 2.0.38

• Better control over units - Nomads try to attack primarily the target indicated by the player and then the other targets
• Eliminating unnecessary walking during battle - if the player indicates another target to the unit currently engaged in the fight, then (if the new target is within unit's range) the unit will rotate and attack from the same place
• New progress indicator (counter) on the Victory Conditions icon in the Nomads game mode.
• New in Paths of Progress: Golden Fate - The ability to melt various resources into Gold at a rate of 5 Gold per day. Conversion rates of individual resources to Gold: Wood and Stone 1:1, Coal and Iron 1:2, Ruby and Diamond 1:3
• New in Paths of Progress: Mana Fate - The ability to melt various resources into Mana at a rate of 5 Mana per day. Conversion rates of individual resources to Mana: Wood and Stone 1:1, Coal and Iron 1:2, Ruby and Diamond 1:3
• Minor UI improvements
• Fixed a blue arrow in the Nomad tutorial, which sometimes remained on the screen after recruiting the indicated unit

Update Notes 2.0.34

• AI tuning increasing the responsiveness of executing orders
• Fixed a bug that could cause characters to ignore and not participate in the fight
• HP bars change color when using the Color Replacement feature
• Island connected +100 works only once (because the player could theoretically join the same island over and over and earn money)
• Minor UI corrections (too large margins corrections in several windows etc.)
• Text corrections and addition of some missing translations
• Some additional blue arrows in the Nomads tutorial
• Additional marking of mission objectives in the Tutorial

May your lands remain unshattered - Star Drifters Team 🧙🏼‍♀️🧙🧙🏿‍♀️🧝

Dear Mages-Rulers!

Here is the latest update that introduces several important fixes that improve the game experience. Thank you for all the feedback you have sent us - without your support, the development of Driftland would not have been possible!

Update Notes

• AI tuning increasing the responsiveness of executing orders
• Fixed a bug that could cause characters to ignore and not participate in the fight
• HP bars change color when using the Color Replacement feature
• Island connected +100 works only once (because the player could theoretically join the same island over and over and earn money)
• Minor UI corrections (too large margins corrections in several windows etc.)
• Text corrections and addition of some missing translations
• Some additional blue arrows in the Nomads tutorial
• Additional marking of mission objectives in the Tutorial

May your lands remain unshattered - Star Drifters Team 🧙🏼‍♀️🧙🧙🏿‍♀️🧝

The promise to restore civilization to its former shape and return to the times of splendor overcame sadness and filled the hearts of Driftland's inhabitants with new hope and energy. Determination for action diverted attention from the numerous conflicts between quarrelsome mage-rulers and various injuries sustained by those who did not give in to their will. Outlaw rebels, by the mage-rulers called Nomads are exterminated and treated as barbarians. They believe that the new order is an attempt to restore balance in shape that has once destroyed the planet. Now, the Nomads must fight to defend their values and survive. Dear players! We are pleased to present to you the latest and also the largest Driftland update so far. Thanks to the great Driftland fan community, we've had the opportunity to develop the game together during early access and after the release. We hope that you will like the effect of the last few months of our work and that we will be able to further expand the magical world of Driftland.

What's new in version 2.0:

• Nomads - new game mode Nomads do not have a ruler and do not carry out orders like other races. Units are managed directly, like in classic RTS games. New unit types/classes affect strategy on the battlefield. Path of Progress tree The Nomad economy is not based on resources as much as in other races.
• Free Game - extended game mode replacing Skirmish A game mode that allows you to generate a random game just like before Skirmish, with the difference that we've added a lot of options that will allow you to create a game on your own inventory and more varied maps.
• Cross-Play and new multiplayer engine With this update, Steam and GOG players will be able to play a multiplayer game together. By the way, we changed the multiplayer game engine, which should improve the stability of the game in this mode.
• Tutorial We've had two tutorials so far - one in Skirmish mode and the other in Campaign mode. Unfortunately, each of them contained a different part of the knowledge needed to play Driftland. Some of you played only one of them and did not look into the other, which sometimes could cause frustration. We decided to sort it out and create an independent game mode - Tutorial, which quickly teaches how to navigate the world of Driftland and introduces the basic mechanics. We also got rid of the tutorial mission in the human campaign, which you just didn't like :-) The Nomads got their own tutorial mission because they use a completely different game mechanics.
• NVIDIA GeForce NOW support Now you can play Driftland: The Magic Revival wherever you want using the GeForce NOW service.
• Other improvements - different modes of operation of the improved defense towers depending on the race - new nested UI windows - improving the operation of some (units) skills that were not felt well enough and many more - key bindings have been extended and improved - optimizations for larger numbers of units on the screen - fixed Ritual flag - fixed tutorial achievement

Finally, we have one more surprise for our players who also like the roguelike genre or the twin-stick shooters with permadeath in general. Together with Piotr Wolk, we are working on a cyberpunk skyline crawler heavily inspired by Outrun and Vaporwave aesthetics. We are at the beginning of our path with this project, but we dream to build such a strong community as Driftland has. Until July 9, every Driftland user can buy a Danger Scavenger with an additional 20% discount, which adds up to a 10% premiere discount = 30% cheaper :-) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1169740/Danger_Scavenger/

Not everyone on the planet Driftland is happy with the new order brought by the mages-rulers. Is this nothing more than an attempt to restore the apparent balance that has almost destroyed the entire planet once? The Nomads did not recognize the new rulers and their kingdoms, which is why their dwellers treat them as ordinary barbarians. Due to a series of unexpected events, we were forced to delay the release of Nomads for several days; from 18 to 25 June. Dear players! It is high time to share information on what we are currently working on, and there is quite a lot of it. Primarily the most substantial add-on to date that will introduce both; new content and fresh, if not revolutionary, game mechanics. So big that we decided to give it its own title: Nomads

Nomads add-on in brief:

Nomads - a new nation that has no ruler. Nomads do not have a ruler and do not carry out orders like other races. Units are managed directly, like in classic RTS games. New unit types/classes affect strategy on the battlefield. Path of Progress tree The Nomad economy is not based on resources as much as in other races.

Skirmish mode turns into Free Game Together with Nomads, we are significantly expanding the options for creating your own game and influencing its rules far beyond the current possibilities.

Strengthening the characteristics of the four basic races. So that no one doubts how they differ. Changes on many levels, including building activities. e.g., the operation of defensive turrets will change depending on the race.

Random Events Things that we have no control over, e.g., natural/magic disasters, will happen during the game.

Crossplay Wouldn't it be fun to play on-line with GOG friends?

Improvements and bug fixes We are fixing minor bugs and adding the improvements you propose that will debut with Nomads. The good news is that the add-on will be free! ːsteamhappyː In return, we only ask for a little patience because we plan to release Nomads on June 18 June 25. Other exciting information is the new project we are working on together with Piotr Wolk. Danger Scavenger is fast-paced action, cyberpunk-themed, roguelike. The perfect game for those who are not looking for a relaxed, slow-paced strategy game like Driftland, but prefer something that raises blood pressure. Be sure to add Danger Scavenger to your wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1169740/Danger_Scavenger/ May your lands remain unshattered - Star Drifters Team 🧙🏼‍♀️🧙🧙🏿‍♀️🧝

Dear Mages,

We continue our mission to improve the world of Driftland. This update is not guided by a specific thought, rather consists of small patches that affect the quality of the game's reception. We believe that it will appeal to players who return to the world of a shattered planet regularly, and for new ones will lower the entry threshold and encourage them to thoroughly explore the world and the rules of our game.

Improvements

• A new algorithm for selecting / clicking birds, dragons and flying units that makes selection easier
• Clicking on information about being attacked moves the camera precisely to this event, not the island in general
• Clicking on the information about the hero's death moves the camera to the place where it happened
• Treasure finding information now directs / shows the treasure, not the finder

Bug fixes

• Late game "fatal error" fixed (reported with crashlogs by Kya❤️ - thx!)
• After loading the game we do not lose the view of the lines assigning units to flags
• Correction of the description of Dark Elves in the Skirmish mode
• Improvement for Dwarves in the unit management menu - flying machines, birds and dragons are correctly distinguished
• Correction of persistently returning messages of some in-game events
• Correction of the non-disappearing window of the game overwrite
• numerous minor fixes

Thank you for all the warm words❤️, ideas💡 and thumbs up👍🏻. You can't even imagine how important it is for a small independent team like us. Once again - thank you! You are great! May your lands remain unshattered, - Star Drifters Team 🧙🏼‍♀️🧙🧙🏿‍♀️🧝

Brave Mages!

This update introduces a number of user experience improvements and fixes that have been discussed and requested by the Driftland community in recent weeks. At the same time, we've synced all three development branches: Steam PC, Steam macOS, and GOG to version 1.3.x

Gamepad🎮

Gamepad support introduced in the previous update has been improved with many new features and has become more convenient. Therefore, from the experimental test version it changed into a full-fledged game feature.

DRM-Free

Fulfilling the requests with version 1.3.x, Driftland becomes DRM-Free. For most of you, nothing changes, the game works and starts as before. However, for players who treat DRM (Digital Rights Management) as a restriction of ownership, this is a significant change that allows running the game without Steam and effectively creating an offline backup. However, please note that to use some of Dritland features like Steam Cloud save games, cloud campaign progress save, multiplayer mode, and achievements, the Steam client must be running in the background.

Bug Fixes

Since the previous update we have introduced several hundred changes and fixes in the source code of the game. The result is the elimination of many rare but annoying bugs that occur in specific situations, e.g. the (in)correct numbering of camps (and raids) during their frequent creation and removal. The second group of changes and fixes improved the game's performance and stability. Here we owe a huge thank you to our wonderful community, which provided us a lot of feedback, game saves, and logs. ❤️Thank you!❤️ May your lands remain unshattered - Star Drifters Team 🧙🏼‍♀️🧙🧙🏿‍♀️🧝