Sunderfolk news & patch notes

Guardians!

What’s better than a single game for game night? TWO games for game night! 

SUNDERFOLK x TERRINOTH®: HEROES OF DESCENT BUNDLE DETAILS:

• The bundle includes full versions of Sunderfolk and Terrinoth®: Heroes of Descent.

• By purchasing the bundle, you'll receive a 10% discount on each game

• If you already own one of the games, you can still purchase the bundle and benefit from the 10% discount (the bundle price instead reflect the cost of the unowned game vs. both)

• If one or both games are currently on sale, the 10% bundle discount will apply to sale price

LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH GAME:

Hey Guardians.

We're excited to announce we're teaming up with Inkbound to offer a brand new bundle!

SUNDERFOLK x INKBOUND BUNDLE DETAILS:

• Bundle includes full versions of Sunderfolk and Inkbound

• By purchasing the bundle, you'll receive a 10% discount on each game

• If you already own one of the games, you can still purchase the bundle and benefit from the 10% discount (the bundle price instead reflect the cost of the unowned game vs. both)

• If one or both games are currently on sale, the 10% bundle discount will apply to sale price

LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH GAME:

Sunderfolk's FREE WEEKEND is now live on Steam.

For the next few days, you and your friends can adventure through Arden for the low, low price of...absolutely nothing! This isn't just a trial, either; our free weekend promotion includes the full game—which means you'll have access to every hero, mission, card, item, and more. And any progress you make? That's yours to keep should you choose to purchase a copy of the game at a later date.

(Speaking of: Sunderfolk is currently 60% off! Not even Sinclair can boast those kind of savings.)

Whether you're excited to forge your path solo from the comfort of your couch or in online multiplayer with a keyboard and mouse, your perfect weekend activity awaits. But it won't wait forever!

Download and play Sunderfolk for free until May 25 @ 10am PT.

Never played Sunderfolk before? Check out these Tips & Tricks to Get Started.

Missed any important updates from the last year? See what's new in Sunderfolk 2.0.

An update for Sunderfolk is now available. 

• To share your feedback, join our official Discord server.

• For technical or troubleshooting assistance, send us a support ticket. 

Full Patch 2.0 notes:

Keep reading to learn about the latest changes in patch 2.0.9!

What’s New

• Steam Networking support for Online Multiplayer

  • Dev note: Added Steam Networking support to Online Multiplayer. When a Steam user attempts to join an Online Multiplayer game hosted by another Steam user, Sunderfolk will attempt to use Steam's native networking service to connect. 

  • For many users, this may improve connectivity and reduce latency. Online Multiplayer will still fallback to Dreamhaven's Cross-Platform networking services if a Steam connection is unavailable.

General Bug & Issues Fixes

• Fixed an issue where in some circumstances, the host may briefly see an error in the Lobby when hosting an Online Multiplayer session.

• Fixed a bug where enemies were inadvertently receiving 'Cleanse' effect from fate card that targets heroes and allies. 

• Fixed a bug that can cause the EULA to not appear properly. This issue caused the controller app to appear 'stuck' since it was waiting for the user to accept an agreement they couldn't see. 

• Fixed broken 'YouTube' and 'Discord' links found in the main screen carousel. 

We always encourage more feedback and suggestions for future updates! The best places are on our socials and on our Discord server. 

Thanks for playing, and we’ll see you in Arden. 

The Sunderfolk Team

Hey Guardians,

Let’s briefly go back in time… *time machine fires up, screen gets swirly*

Scene: The year is 2020. It’s been three months since the start of the COVID pandemic. At this point, we’re not sure how long it’s going to last. We’re figuring out ways to pass the time – binge-watching Game of Thrones for the fifth time, making our way through our Steam library backlog, and dusting off board games we’d been meaning to play. And even in the uncertainty of it all, we confirmed at least one thing: the magic of game night.

It’s from that revelation that we began exploring this idea of a “TV D&D.” Jackbox meets RPG. Channeling the many elements of tabletop that we love, while making sure it’s approachable for those who aren’t as familiar with TTRPGs. 

Fast forward to April 23, 2025, our first game as a studio, Sunderfolk, was finally out in the world. It’s almost unreal (but definitely humbling) that we’re celebrating its first anniversary. 

So what did year one of Sunderfolk look like?

• Released three major patches 1.4, 1.5, and 2.0, including One Shot Mode. 

• Shipped a mission made by you, the community.

• Delivered a free trial that makes it easier for new Guardians to try the game.

• Our friends at Good Time Society assembled THE adventuring party of all time: Becca Scott, Matt Mercer, Jasmine Bhullar, and Persephone Valentine.

• Traveled to Seattle for PAX West to meet our community irl.

• Added a small, but ferocious, new adventurer to the party, the Vanguard.

• Visited Dice Tower West introducing Sunderfolk in person. 

• Fan art. So much fan art. Seriously.

• And Sunderfolk’s first child, Shadowstone, is already taking its first baby steps in open playtest with the Sunderfolk community  

During that time, you’ve gotten into your fair share of shenanigans! 

Our community has been there from the beginning, from when we first announced all the way to celebrating the reveal of our second game. With each step we take, you’re right there with us, helping us make our games and communities a space of joy, humor, and belonging. You’ve made an indelible mark into Sunderfolk’s foundation and we can’t wait to see how much more it grows. 

Concision has never been our strong suit (our narrative string count proves it), so all of this is to say——THANK YOU.

Thank you for joining us on Discord and giving us your feedback (both positive and critical), thoughts, and kudos. Seeing your fan art, touching comments, stories from game nights, and moments that brought you and loved ones together, that’s exactly what Sunderfolk was designed to do, and it fills us with so much warmth to see that this little game of ours has brought as much joy to you as it has to us. 

In fact, we loved the world of Sunderfolk so much, we have brought it over into our next project, Shadowstone. Thanks to your insights, we can take all those learnings and lessons as we continue to expand this universe we’ve created. We hope you’re there to grace us with even more wisdom to make this as special as Sunderfolk is. 

Thank you for everything, dear adventurers. See you in Arden! 

– Secret Door

A hotfix for Sunderfolk Patch 2.0 is now available. 

• To share your feedback, join our official Discord server.

• For technical or troubleshooting assistance, send us a support ticket. 

Keep reading to learn about the latest changes. For the full Patch 2.0 notes, click HERE! 

March 23 Update: We are investigating some reports that Android users can get stuck on the startup loading screen after updating to 2.0.1 when using the Sunderfolk Controller App.

If you find that you are in this situation, please uninstall and reinstall the Android app and try again.  This should correct the issue for you.  We are continuing to investigate the root cause.  Sorry for the trouble!

Please make sure you update your mobile Sunderfolk Controller app to successfully connect and continue playing Couch Co-op mode.

General Bug & Issues Fixes

• Fixed an issue where sometimes the "Skip Chat" button would not be visible while talking to NPCs in town.

• Fixed an issue where certain poor network connections would cause an open online multiplayer lobby to unexpectedly close. 

• Fixed an issue that would cause players to become stuck on the startup loading screen.

Note: We are continuing to investigate instances of "Dreamhaven Online Service" errors inhibiting some users from playing Online Multiplayer and Couch Co-op modes. Single Player mode is unaffected.

We always encourage more feedback and suggestions for future updates! The best places are on our socials and on our Discord server. 

Thanks for playing, and we’ll see you in Arden. 

• The Sunderfolk Team

Hey Guardians!

Patch 2.0 has arrived, with mouse & keyboard controls, PC Online Multiplayer, a new Hero, new missions, and bug fixes. 

For details on each of the new additions, click HERE! 

Please note: This update will also require you to update the Sunderfolk Controller App from your app store provider.

What’s New in Sunderfolk 

Now introducing Mouse & Keyboard Controls - A popular community request is now officially implemented. 

• Players can now play Sunderfolk directly on their computer using mouse and keyboard controls. No Sunderfolk Controller app required. 

PC Online Multiplayer - A new way to play with friends and have more control over your main screen. 

• PC players can now play native online multiplayer games by hosting a lobby directly from the Sunderfolk menu. 

• Hosts can invite other PC players with an invite code after selecting “Online Multiplayer”. 

New Hero: Vanguard - A new Hero has been added to the main roster. 

• The Vanguard joins the Guardians as a new Hero of Arden. This Hero focuses on retaliatory attacks and movement on the battlefield. 

• New mechanic: Knockback

  • Target character is Moved a number of hexes equal to the value stated on the Skill or Fate Card from the origin of their Knockback. Affected character Pushes or Swaps characters in their path, and may damage them. 

•  For more details on the Vanguard, read HERE. 

New Missions: Arena Rumble & Sacred Sand - New Scenarios have been added to One Shot Mode. 

• Scenarios contain multiple missions that connect as a continuous experience. 

• To learn more about the new missions, read HERE.

General Bug & Issues Fixes

Main Screen / UI

• Main menu update. Now includes options for Single Player, Online Multiplayer, and Couch Co-op Play Modes. 

  • Couch Co-op Mode may be used for remote play using the Sunderfolk Controller app. 

• A new Tutorial was added during the third mission to explain the functionality of the WASD keys for any mouse & keyboard setups.

• Fixed an issue where the Spell Card UI failed to be displayed on the Main Screen when quickly selecting a card after a Boss turn. 

• Invalid campaigns can no longer be selected in the Choose Campaign menu.

• Fixed an issue where players were unable to upgrade certain Buildings if other upgrades were completed before the Workshop was ready to create the necessary Trinkets. 

• Removed an empty vignette that was displayed on the Main Screen at the end of the credits screen. 

• Fixed an issue where the “Town” menu was skipped when loading a save file left in Town after quitting the game. 

• Fixed an issue where a softlock would occur after opening the “Shared Settings” at the same time as a Weapon was being energized. 

• Wurmsbait will no longer perform a T-pose when being healed in the mission “Wurmsbait’s Mischief”. He’s since learned there are other ways of saying “Thank You”.

• The Arcanist’s Book will now play an animation while attacking with an equipped weapon. 

• The ally Oozling is now immortal when playing in Brightstone difficulty. 

• Fixed an issue with the mission “The Prophet’s Notes” to no longer automatically end in a Withdraw if the main screen is disconnected from the network at any point during the mission. 

Personal Screen / UI

• Fixed an issue where the personal device for a player with multiple heroes in use would softlock when the “Exit to Hero Select” option is used during the level up screen. 

Fate / Skill Cards

• Fixed an issue where the Arcanist’s “Bedazzle” could target and deal damage to other Heroes that lead to the game being softlocked. 

• Fixed an issue where the Arcanist’s Fate Card “Deal 1 additional damage for each Mana you have” subtracted damage when their mana was under 10. 

• Enemies will now be killed by the Fate Card “Execute target if they have less than 5 Health” while using the Bard’s “Join the Choir” Skill Card. 

• Fixed an issue where the Elite Ogre enemy would deal more damage than expected with the “Throw 2 a random adjacent character” ability. 

Equipment

• Fixed an issue where the “Cursed Eye” Trinket dealt inconsistent damage to debuffed enemies. 

New Sunderfolk Keybinds

GENERAL

• Switch Character: TAB

• Show Card Tooltips: F

• Emote: T

• Settings: ESC

• Close UI: ESC

• Open Menu: C

COMBAT

• Inspect: Right Click

• Ping: G or Middle Click

• Confirm Action: SPACE

• End Turn: SPACE

• Clear Action: X

• Undo Card Selection: X

• Skip Action: V

• Use Equipment: 1-6

CAMERA CONTROLS

• Pan: WASD or Arrow Keys

• Zoom: Mouse Scroll

We always encourage more feedback and suggestions for future updates! The best places are on our socials and on our Discord server. 

Thanks for playing, and we’ll see you in Arden.  The Sunderfolk Team

Dipodidae Duelist

“AH HA! I’ve been searching for you! This is where you scurried with your tail between your legs.” - Mayumi, the Vanguard’s rival. 

Despite having only one eye, the Vanguard has seen it all. Whether you choose a more mercenary-focused background, have them be a champion gladiator, or someone who cares for the downtrodden, they’ll use brute strength and a giant sword to clear away foes. Their rival Mayumi may give them a tongue-wagging every now and then, but even they know how dependable the Vanguard is in combat. 

Banded Swordsman

The Vanguard joins the Berserker (and sometimes Rogue!) in the frontlines to offer up some delicious damage-soaking abilities. 

The Vanguard introduces a new mechanic: Knockback! When you use it against an enemy, they’ll be moved back to the indicated hex, but any obstacle in their way will get pushed back too. This means anything in the way, including allies! Allies will react as if they were Swapped, and the initial enemy will move towards the final hex, no matter what. Enemies may be damaged by the Knockback.

Their passive, Grit, allows them to take less damage and deal it right back if attacked by an enemy. Your hits will also deal more damage if you have Grit active, but each hit will remove 1 Grit. There is a max amount of Grit you can have at a time, so make sure you can handle attacks once those melt away.  Trust me, this is fine. Probably.

You gain Grit by dealing damage with certain Skill Cards, so letting your foes come to you can leave you at a big disadvantage. Fortunately, there is a lot of built-in movement on your Skill Cards, including:

• Into the Fray: Move, and if you end next to a Monster, gain Grit. The attack will knock back the enemy 2 hexes. 

• Beat It!: Move, with a +1 to that Move if you Push an enemy. Then knockback an ally or enemy 3 hexes away. If it’s a Hero or Ally, you and them will gain 3 Shield. Then Leap to another spot. 

• Bladefall: Leap 3 hexes, then deal an area-of-effect attack around the Vanguard and Knockback all enemies 2 hexes. You can then Move to another spot. 

The Vanguard is well-equipped to keep their foes away from their allies, while still dishing out damage and tanking some extra hits. Just make sure you don’t get overwhelmed in the early levels! Making sure you’re balancing damage with Shields and healing can be the difference between a mission reset or the victory screen. 

This is still totally fine. 

Once you gain more experience in your quest to save Arden, you’ll get powerful Skill Cards added to your repertoire, including: 

• It’s Hero Time: Target an area near an Ally, then Leap towards them heroically and unleash a devastating attack. You’ll deal extra damage per adjacent Hero or Ally, then inflict Weak if they survive. 

• Preparation: It’s always good to be prepared! Heal while removing a debuff, then Move towards your destination. You’ll gain Grit at the end, but gain even more if you’re surrounded by 2 or more monsters. Get in there! 

• Buster: Move, then attack 2 hexes forward. You’ll deal more damage per each stack of Grit, but they’ll disappear after. Then Leap towards your next destination and gain 2 Shield. 

You may have to choose between saving an ally or dealing tons of damage to enemies, but that should be an easy choice. Right? 

Right???

Eclipsed Fate

As the Vanguard grows stronger, so do your Fate Cards! With the right card selection, you can use Fate Cards to turn your Vanguard into an unstoppable force on the field. 

Some Fate Card builds for the Vanguard include:

• Ultimate Leap Frog: Add in Leap Fate Cards so you can hop around the battlefield and become everyone’s problem. 

• No, I Hit YOU: Did you know Retaliation pairs well with Grit? You do now!

• Can’t Touch This: Heal or Shield builds are classic tank builds, and can help the Vanguard survive when they’ve gone a little overboard. 

Ultimate Leap 

Once you reach Level 6, the Vanguard gets their ultimate Ability: To The Rescue! 

This ability allows them to Leap into a hex, occupied or not. Anyone in the hex that the Vanguard lands in will be knocked away. Then, unleash a frontal area-of-effect attack and weaken any survivors. For each enemy targeted, your adjacent allies will gain Strength and Shields.  That sword looks capable of slaying dragons. 

The Vanguard smashes his way into Arden on March 10! For everything that will be included in Patch 2.0, read HERE!

If you missed one of our earlier Hero spotlights or need a refresher, check out:

• The Arcanist

• The Bard

• The Berserker

• The Pyromancer

• The Ranger

• The Rogue

See you in Arden!

– The Sunderfolk Team

Hey Guardians,

Sunderfolk Patch 2.0 arrives on March 10th! You can look forward to:

• PC Mouse & Keyboard Support

• PC Online Multiplayer

• New Hero: The Vanguard

• New Missions

Read the full details HERE. 

But wait… there’s more! Behind the scenes, we’ve also been working on our next game, which we just announced today: Shadowstone. 

Shadowstone is a tactics roguelite game for 1-4 players that delves into the darker side of the world of Sunderfolk. Teams must master strategic positioning, tactical gameplay, and hero synergies to survive the horrors of the Sunderlands.

Read more about our latest project HERE and don’t forget to wishlist & follow. 

Join us on our official Discord to keep up to date on all of Secret Door’s projects, as well as a chance to participate in upcoming playtests. 

See you back in the Sunderlands on March 10th!

The Secret Door Team

Vote for Sunderfolk for Most Innovative Gameplay

2/4/2026 Update: Patch 2.0 officially releases March 10, 2026!

Hey Guardians!

Sunderfolk is a passion project for us. The concept started with couch coop, in-person experiences in mind. Our vision was to lower the barrier of entry to board game and TTRPG-like game experiences by utilizing the benefits of video games combined with a phone controller to allow people to easily get together in person, play together, and connect.

While we continue to see lowering the barrier for in-person play and connection as an important part of our ongoing vision as a studio and company, through your invaluable feedback we also realize that many of you want to play Sunderfolk online together in a more traditional way.

As a result of your feedback, especially from PC players, our team is spending a considerable amount of time and effort reimplementing Sunderfolk to be fully playable from your PC without the need for a phone controller. With Sunderfolk 2.0 you will be able to control your characters with a mouse and keyboard as well as create and join online games directly from your PC. 

On top of that, the team is adding an all new Hero to the game - the Vanguard - as well as two new scenarios that will be playable through the recently added One Shot Mode. 

All of this will be freely available in our 2.0 update that we’re aiming to launch early next year. We’re very excited to share more about what the team has cooked up - read on for a Deep Dive into what to expect!

TL;DR:

• PC Mouse & Keyboard Support

• PC Online Multiplayer

• New Hero: The Vanguard

• New Missions

2.0 Overview 

New Features

Mouse + Keyboard Controls 

We’ve heard loud and clear that many of you PC Players - especially our solo players - wanted the option to play with full mouse and keyboard controls. 

After a ton of iteration on UI, UX, and technical requirements, we’re excited to finally share our progress! 

Couch co-op players can continue to use the existing controller-app setup, and this new scheme won’t replace or alter existing co-op controls.

Please keep in mind we’re still actively refining this feature, so the final version may look a little different at launch.

PC Online Multiplayer

While streaming the game for others to join via their phone controllers is a viable option, many players were hoping for a more traditional online multiplayer experience. 

Our team has been hard at work adding a fully featured online multiplayer experience that will debut in Patch 2.0. PC players that own a copy of Sunderfolk can start an online multiplayer game that allows them to host or join online multiplayer sessions.

How It Works

When launching Sunderfolk, a player can select “Online Multiplayer” to host or join a lobby. Hosts can create a lobby by selecting “Host”, which will take them to the Lobby screen. There, hosts will find an Invite Code available for sharing. Additionally, PC players can invite friends to join games through Steam’s existing right click invite feature.

Players joining the Host’s lobby can click on “Join” to type in the Invite Code provided by the Host.

Once all players are in, they can Ready Up to start the session. 

Our reworked Online Multiplayer will launch with our 2.0 update, and will be available for Steam/PC users. 

New Game Additions:

Vanguard

Hero Type: Tank Abilities: Movement and Taking Hits

Arden is getting a new Hero in the form of a tanky brawler! The Vanguard will be the newest class in Sunderfolk with our 2.0 update, and will join the Berserker and Rogue in the frontlines. 

Dev’s Note:

While other classes such as the Rogue and Arcanist offer multiple off tank options in Sunderfolk, a pure tank alternative to the Berserker was missing. The Vanguard fills the role but offers different damage mitigation and board manipulation alternatives to the Berserker. We can't wait to share more in next month's update!

We’ve given a small preview of their ears in an earlier AMA, and we’ll unveil more of our scrappy new hero soon so stay tuned! 

More Adventures in the Sunderlands!

On top of our new tank class, we’re also introducing two new Scenarios to Sunderfolk - Sacred Sand and the Arena Rumble. Unlike the four One Shot missions that were developed for Patch 1.5, Scenarios contain missions that connect as a continuous experience. Each Scenario will tell new stories happening in the Sunderlands, with the difficulty increasing as you progress through them!

Sacred Sand

Visiting from a region known as the Sacred Sand, the Sacred Bug has traveled far to reach Arden’s Gate, seeking the Heroes’ aid in reclaiming her home from an ancient foe.

Journey alongside the Sacred Bug as she guides you through her Sacred Temple, and face new foes such as the Mummy; a cousin of the Skeleton, yet very different in many ways.

Navigate puzzles and trials, and help your new ally take back her home. Gather your team, dust off your weapons, and see if you have what it takes to recover a sacred totem from a colossal threat!

Arena Rumble

Wurmsbait invites you to his first-ever Arena Rumble! Prepare to face challenges unlike any you’ve seen before, as contenders from all across the Sunderlands (from the Claw Cavern to the Fungal Veil) gather to compete in this tournament. Rely on your wits, your teamwork, and, of course, those fabulous muscles as you battle for glory in the Ogre Arena!

You will battle familiar enemies, but they are only a taste of what’s to come. In every match, you will face a boss with a unique move set and abilities that challenge you in new ways.

Even more glorious boss battles await, worthy of the Heroes of Arden. Climb the Tournament bracket and challenge the Arena Champion, and claim their title for your own!

A Note From Secret Door

On behalf of Secret Door, from the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank all of you that have come along on the Sunderfolk journey with us so far. The changes we’re adding for 2.0 are the direct result of your feedback and passion and we greatly appreciate all of you that have played the game, written reviews, provided feedback, and engaged with us over the last year.

You’ve helped inspire us to continue improving the game, you’ve helped us clarify the vision for the future, and helped shape what we have planned next. We’ll have further 2.0 updates across the next several weeks as development finalizes.

Beyond 2.0 we have another surprise in store to share soon, so stay tuned, Guardians. Additional journeys await… 👀!

Excited for what’s coming? We want to hear about it! Join our Discord, or follow us on all the social things. See you in Arden!

The Sunderfolk Team

How We Made the Wurm

By: Neo Zhang

Hello! Neo here, a Game Designer on Sunderfolk. Last time, I shared with you on how we create cinematics, but today, we’ll be diving into monster design, using the Wurm as our star example.

This was the first enemy I worked on after joining the team and learning the ropes of character design under our Lead Encounter Designer (Kara Centell-Dunk). I’m excited to share how we brought this big, scaly, wiggly menace to life!

Defining the Wurm

When the Wurm was officially greenlit, the first step was to define its core fantasy, in-game behavior, and personality. Using concept art from our talented art team as a foundation, I began pulling inspiration from both media and nature. Around this time, Dune: Part II had just come out, and I was especially drawn to the Sandworm, an unseen threat beneath the sand, swallowing anything in its path.

I also looked at the Sarlacc from Star Wars and antlion traps from nature documentaries, both of which pull prey into a central pit. With those ideas in mind, I began writing out concepts that take elements from them.

With a solid starting point, I moved on to pick out a few concepts with strong potential that could really make the Wurm stand out. At the same time, I also started cutting ideas based on my understanding of how difficult it would be to implement, if our tools supported the design, and whether the idea was aligned with the overall monster design direction established by Kara.

After some careful thinking, I landed on the following key ideas that I felt would define the Wurm’s identity and bring a fresh challenge to players:

• An Immovable Force

  • I loved the idea that the Wurm is so massive and mostly underground, that it simply can’t be pushed or moved by any means. It adds to its presence and reinforces its weight and scale!

• Manipulates Player Positioning

  • I wanted to challenge players’ spatial awareness in a new way, especially in the late game. A spell that forcibly shifts player positioning feels like a unique mechanic that requires careful planning.

• Burrows Underground

  • When threatened, the Wurm can burrow underground for a turn, avoiding all damage. On its next turn, it resurfaces in a more dangerous state. This mechanic adds a layer of complexity and gives the monster a sense of danger.

Brainstorming Wurm’s Kit

With the core concepts set, the next step was designing the Wurm’s kit—its spell cards and passive abilities. I brainstormed spells and passives that would reinforce the Wurm’s core mechanics. A key focus was ensuring each design plays into both the combat and the team-based, collaborative play that is central to our game.

After some more thinking, I settled on the following design!

Passive Ability: The Wurm retreats underground when its health drops below a certain threshold and is immune to any involuntary movement from external sources. While submerged, it is untargetable and safe from any player actions until it reemerges on its next turn.

Spell Cards: The Wurm has two spell cards, which is unique for a non-boss monsters:

• Standard Tactic: Performs two attack actions, including an AoE that hits all characters.

• Emergence Attack: Activated when the Wurm resurfaces, it uses a wide-range pull to drag all characters several hexes closer before unleashing a powerful attack.

After a few rounds of feedback and iteration with Kara, I finalized the design and got the Wurm ready for its next big step: PLAYTESTING!

Paper Playtest and Implementation

Using Miro, I organized a paper playtest session with team volunteers. These early tests offered valuable insights—highlighting which parts of the Wurm were fun, which mechanics felt strong, and which ones missed the mark. For anything that fell flat, I explored possible changes and shared them with Kara, who provided some actionable feedback to help polish the design forward.

What was fun?

• Players have shown a lot of interest in the Wurm’s Pull mechanic in its emergence spell. 

• Many find the pull both chaotic and challenging, as it can disrupt their positioning and potentially ruin carefully planned setups. 

• Wurms can be utilized as a tool for the player, especially since it doesn’t distinguish between friend or foe when using this ability.

What was weak?

• Players found tracking the Wurm’s health and its threshold for submerging confusing and math-heavy. 

• The passive ability was difficult to grasp due to too many moving parts.

• Because of how rare the Wurm does its pull spell action, fighting the Wurm didn’t always feel rewarding or exciting.

Moving forward!

• We removed the health threshold mechanic. Instead, the Wurm now submerges when its health drops to zero, reemerges with lower full health, and does so only once.

• We gave the Wurm two distinct phases: after resurfacing, the second phase features more powerful attacks, adding an element of surprise and fresh challenge. 

• Rather than switching between two spell cards based on emergence, we give one card per phase, with the pull mechanic reserved for the later, more aggressive phase.

After two to three rounds of paper testing, it was time to bring the Wurm into the engine. Using tools built by our engineering team, I implemented the monster into a test encounter and made sure everything functioned smoothly. Once it was in a good place, it was time to set up a playtest where our whole team got to play the new monster. Just like before, I documented what worked, what didn’t, and continued refining the design based on team feedback.

Polish and Send Off

After several rounds of iteration, it was time to hand the Wurm off to other team members to work their magic. Our animator brought the monster’s attacks and movements to life with more organic motion, while the VFX artist added details like dust particles during its emergence and impactful effects on its attacks.

Meanwhile, the QA team dove in to uncover any bugs or edge cases I hadn’t anticipated, helping ensure a polished final experience.

Conclusion

And just like that, our monster is alive and ready to kick the Hero’s butt! 

Creating the Wurm was a blast, but what I’ve shared here is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how we design our monsters. For a deeper dive, I’ll hand things over to our incredibly talented Encounter Design Lead, Kara, who crafted most of the encounters and creatures you face in the main game, and established the very design philosophy that forms the backbone of Sunderfolk.

Thanks so much for reading! I hope you enjoy playing Sunderfolk now that you’re officially a pro at how our game comes to life. Until next time!

Neo Zhang

Hey Guardians!

Steam is running their annual Animal Fest sale, and we're taking part!

Our Biggest Sale Yet

• Get 40% off until November 17th and bring a furry twist to your next game night. 

Try the Free Trial!

Don’t want to commit immediately? You can try out the first four missions for free before you take the sunder-plunge!

• Full details HERE!

We’ll see you in Arden!

The Sunderfolk Team

Hey Guardians! 

Thanks to your reports, we’ve found some bugs to squash in our latest update, and we’re excited to have a fix for them! 

Hotfix 1.5.1

• Fixed an issue that caused some campaigns to fail to load prior to downloading Patch 1.5 if a party was in the middle of the following missions:

  • Brightstone Cleanup

  • Lost in the Swamp

  • Wurmsbait’s Mischief

  • The Corrupted City

  • Please note, due to the nature of this fix, some campaigns that were in this state may resume in town instead of in the mission. 

• Fixed an issue that could cause One Shot Mode scores to reset upon exiting and relaunching Sunderfolk. 

• Added a fix provided by Unity to address a security issue. 

Thank you for your diligent bug reports! We’ll see you in Arden. 

The Sunderfolk Team

Nov. 25th Update: We announced our plans for Version 2.0, arriving in 2026!

Hey Guardians!

Our first new content patch is here! Read on to see what’s changing and being added to Sunderfolk. 

What’s New in Sunderfolk 

• Now introducing One Shot Mode - A new way to play your favorite Sunderfolk missions outside of the main campaign! 

  • A full rundown can be found HERE! 

  • Choose your difficulty mode and heroes before jumping in

  • Select any of the Sunderfolk missions from the campaign, including bosses.

  • 4 new missions have been added exclusively to One Shot Mode. 

  • Grading System: Increase your mission rank, up to the coveted S grade. 

Perfect for game nights where you just want a bite, instead of a whole meal!

• The New Missions - These are exclusive to One Shot mode and will test your acquired strategies to their limit. 

  • Snack Run - Guide a Beetle to delicious treats. Hazards abound! 

  • Slip & Slime - Slip and slide your way to survival. 

  • Proving Grounds - Fight waves of enemies and emerge victorious. 

  • You Asked For This - Developed with the Sunderfolk Discord community! 

It's finally here!!! Now who's getting the first S grade?

Quality of Life Updates

• Game Start Revamp - Choose your preferred game mode: Campaign or One Shot Mode. 

  • The first player to join becomes the designated party leader, and selects the party's game mode and campaign from their Controller app.

    • Players will no longer need to navigate menus using the main screen—Once the QR code is scanned, the Controller app can be used to control and navigate the main menu. 

  • A new image carousel has been added to the Game Start flow. 

• Skip First 3 Tutorial Missions -  Now you can jump straight into your next campaign. They will still be available in One Shot Mode.  

• New Targeting Colors - Customize your battle experience!

  • To change your targeting colors, navigate to Shared Settings -> Visuals -> Combat(Colors). 

  • You can customize between Movement, Attacking, and Interaction text and visuals.  

General Bugs & Issues Fixes

Main Screen / UI

• Updated the text in the Tavern and Tavern Upgrades UI to clarify the randomized meals players receive via the Meals System. 

• Removed UI “hover” behavior in Shared Settings to avoid accidental or unintended actions from players. Menu items in the left panel must now be clicked/selected instead of hovering over to change the contents in the right side. 

• Fixed a bug that could lead to a softlock when resuming the campaign after patching the game to the latest version. 

• Adjusted the Mission Summary text for the mission “The Fungal Vale” to help remove confusion about whether the side objective to save the Prophet and Sentinel was successful. 

• A Mushroom Ally NPC name has been localized for all non-English languages and will no longer show the developer name. 

Personal Screen / UI

• The Arcanist’s Passive ability information is now correctly displayed during the level-up screen. 

• Fixed an issue that did not recognize players having the required gold amounts for town upgrades if the gold was gained during the same town session. 

• Interacting with Tuya during her “Hide and Seek” conversation in town will now only cost 1 Conversation Point instead of 3. 

Combat

• The “Explode” action has been adjusted to accurately reflect the affected range, and doesn’t affect other characters or objects outside of the intended range. 

• Fixed an issue where the game could softlock after the Bard was knocked down after performing their Ultimate attack. 

• Trinkets are no longer consumed after being activated during the last attack action when the “Auto-end Turn” setting is enabled. 

• Fixed an issue where Fire created by the Pyromancer's skills did not appear on the map board over other ground objects. 

• Fixed an issue where the Button Mushroom ally did not teleport into a Mycelic Core hex during the “Lost in the Swamp" encounter. Silly little guy!

The following two fixes contain major spoilers for the story of Sunderfolk.

• Fixed an issue where the nameplate for the Lich would disappear when they were in the north section of the map.

• Fixed a bug during the final mission “Sundered Shadows” that caused multiple Shadow Heroes to spawn in the final fight.

Miscellaneous

• Berserker and Rogue passive icons have been added for a clearer visual for when their passive abilities are active. 

• Added patch notes and game Discord links to game start carousel. 

We always encourage more feedback and suggestions for future updates! The best places are on our socials and on our Discord server. 

Thanks for playing, and we’ll see you in Arden. 

The Sunderfolk Team

Hey Guardians!

Patch 1.5 arrives on Wednesday, October 22nd, and with it comes our first major content update! Patch 1.5 not only includes quality of life updates and bug fixes, but it also features a brand new game mode: One Shot Mode!

One Shot Mode

One Shot Mode is the  star of Patch 1.5, and one of the features that we’re incredibly excited to show off! 

• One Shot Mode is a new way to play missions outside of the main Campaign. 

• All heroes and missions from the Campaign are included, as well as four new missions exclusive to this mode!

• You can play solo, or with up to three of your friends just as you would in a campaign. The biggest change is that you can swap characters in-between missions, so you can now try out new heroes and strategies!

• Note: Your ongoing Sunderfolk Campaigns will not be affected by playing missions in One Shot Mode.

The biggest changes from the main campaign to One Shot Mode are:

• Sinclair doesn’t like one-off customers. No tavern means no food buffs! 

• Gear is pre-arranged per level - You’ll get recommended gear options and can choose which you’d like to bring, but different options are locked for now. 

  • Before starting each mission, players will be able to swap out their gear, including Skill Cards, Fate Cards, and Equipment. However, what you receive depends on the level of the mission you’re playing. That just means you won’t be able to use your Ultimate ability in Act 1 missions. 

• Your level in the main campaign does not affect what level your One Shot Mode characters are. Which missions you select during the One Shot Mode is what will determine the level and equipment your heroes receive. 

• The addition of a scoring system! 

Now, about those scores… 

One Shot Mode Scoring System

One Shot Mode features a way to track your progress in missions and get graded on your performance. 

Teacher’s pets unite! 

One Shot Mode features a way to track your progress in missions and get graded on your performance. Each mission may have different grades depending on what the objectives are, but you will generally be scored on:

• Gold earned

• Enemies (killed and remaining)

• Lives used 

• Objective bonuses 

Each mission will have its own criteria for the objective bonuses, and different modifiers may be active depending on the type of mission you’re playing. This also includes the four new missions.

The scores range from C through S, with S+ being the top score you can achieve in a mission. Try out different heroes and see how far you can climb!

New Missions

While every single mission from the main Campaign can be selected to play, we know you like a challenge (especially given how you voted for the community mission…) so we’ve created new hardcore missions for veterans of Sunderfolk to try! 

Snack Run 

Guide a Beetle to retrieve their treats from the Ancient Fortress.

Snack Run features a familiar friend - A nice little beetle buddy! Name both the Beetle and their snacks, then guide the little beetle buddy towards their meal! This will feature a new way to turn and move an ally, so keep a close eye on the interact prompt. 

Now with 50% more turning power. 

Slip & Slime

Survive while keeping Slime from building up. 

While walking on hazards is usually discouraged, Slip & Slime has you feeling silly if you DON’T step on that slime. Clear the slime before it covers the whole room (and you) in a slimy mess! Pay attention to the forecast, or else you’ll find yourself creating even more slime. 

A slime storm, at this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the underground, localized entirely within this cave?

Proving Grounds

Engage in high-level combat with waves of Monsters.

If fighting off waves of enemies that are randomly determined each time is your thing, we’ve got the perfect mission for you. Proving Grounds lets you take on groups of familiar enemies and see if you can survive and thrive. If not, we recommend taking a Medic bug. 

Pictured: A medic bug taking my kill. Not Pictured: My undignified yell. 

You Asked For This 

Developed in collaboration with the Sunderfolk Discord community, help Sinclair and friends transport some suspicious product!

You asked, and our designers delivered! You Asked For This features mimics, revenants, teleporters, and even some familiar allies! All you have to do is deliver chests into the exit hex. It’s super easy, trust us!

While developing One Shot Mode, the designers set out to create a mission that had its foundations set by our community. We created a series of polls that allowed players to vote on what hazards they’d face, how long the mission would be, up to even the level your heroes are. We can’t wait to see how players face their own creation. 

Read more about the history of how this this mission came to be in our development series:

Help Design a Sunderfolk Mission! - Part 1

Haha yes… easy…so easy. 

Stay Tuned

Patch 1.5 will not only have the One Shot Mode, but will feature some quality of life updates, including a new way to change the colors you see in combat. 

Full details will arrive in our patch notes when the content drops. Plus, we’re still working on some more fun things, including another popular community request! 

We’d love to hear from you! Share your feedback and future update ideas on our socials and on our Discord server. 

Thanks for playing, and we’ll see you on October 22nd! 

• The Sunderfolk Team

How Cinematics are Made in Sunderfolk

By: Neo Zhang

Hi there! I’m Neo, a Game Designer on Sunderfolk. You might’ve seen some of my work on monster, encounter, or hero design, but today, I want to share a behind-the-scenes look at Sunderfolk’s cinematics. These were all created in collaboration with our awesome animation, 3D and VFX team too. Here’s a quick guide on how Sunderfolk’s cinematics came to life!

How It Began

Originally, it was unclear whether Sunderfolk would include cinematics. However, shortly after I joined the team (due to my background in game design and film) I was tasked to explore whether we could create a quick, effective cinematic using only the gameplay assets we had at the time.

I put together a rough cut of what became our first cinematic “Bug Rollout” which ended up as the final cinematic for the Act 1 mission, Tower Defense. Since then, we got a dedicated budget for cinematics! While a few received high-quality custom animation to really deliver the narrative quality we wanted, the majority of them are still made entirely with gameplay animation assets, using the same approach on Bug Rollout. Here’s how we do it!

Step 1: The Story

The first step is understanding the narrative we want to create for our players. In Tower Defense, the setup is simple: Monsters are attacking Arden, and as the Hero, you join the fearless (and adorable) Guard Bugs to defend the city's last line of defense: the Gate.

From there, I normally like to identify three key story beats that not only highlight the stakes but also set up what players are about to face in the mission:

Hey Guardians!

Missed Art Week but want to see all of the things shared by the team? We’ve got you covered. 

Day 1 - Music & Sounds

• Town of Arden Music

• Act 2 Combat Music - Enemy Version

• Act 3 Combat Music (Discord link)

Day 2 - 3D Art & Crafts

• 3D Environment Artist 

• 3D Art Lead

• The Sunderfolk Animation Style Guide

• Animation Lead

• Bard Ultimate Animation - From Start to Finish (Discord link)

Day 3 - 2D Art

• Wallpaper Drop

• Character Concepts

• Environment Concepts

• Card Art Highlights

• Patch 1.5 Game Start Preview

Day 4 - Narrative & Written Works

• ICYMI - Building the World of Sunderfolk blog by Game Director Erin Marek

• Designing a Collaborative World blog by Game Director Erin Marek

• Designing Chirp (Discord link)

• Narrative Style Tests by SD Devs 

Day 5 - Wild Art Day

• Pyro Plush Instructions by Tacy Gray

• Treak Crochet by UX Lead Hasiba 

• Design a Mission Update #2 Blog 

Stay connected with us through our socials and through our official Discord server for more announcements on upcoming events and updates! 

• The Sunderfolk Team

Hey Guardians!

Missed the first update? Click here! Now, onto our new news!  

We’ve crunched the numbers, ran many playtests, and crunched some more numbers, but the community mission is just about ready to reach your main screens in our next update. 

We recently unveiled at PAX West our latest gameplay mode—One Shot Mode—and our community mission will be part of that update later this year! 

We’re in our new game mode era

Now, onto the nitty gritty details… 

• Revenants? Added

• Teleporters? Added

• Mimics? Double added!

• Length? So long you guys

• Difficulty? Ehehehehe… 

There were a lot of elements you all voted for, so once you put them all together, you get this! 

Just kidding! Can you imagine?  

While this won’t be the FINAL look of the mission, rest assured, this has everything that our community voted for, and possibly even more! 

This will all make sense once you play. 

Ok THIS is what you’ll be greeted with once you download the new update later this fall:  It’s so CLEAN

Thank you to Discord user CaramelKhorne (amazing username btw) for the name suggestion! We simply couldn’t pick any other name than this one. 

Our next update will be… gameplay! Stay tuned for more info in the following weeks, including more looks into our upcoming Patch 1.5!

Stay connected with us through our socials and through our official Discord server for more announcements on upcoming events and updates. 

Have a great day!

• The Sunderfolk Team

A World Designed for Collaboration

In our last blog, we talked about the inspiration behind Sunderfolk and how we set out to capture the magic of playing tabletop games with friends. Now, we want to dive deeper into how we designed the game to encourage collaboration, making sure that every player has a role to play.

Designing for Collaboration

One of thew ways we help bridge the gap for players new to traditional roleplaying games is through animal characters. For example, someone unfamiliar with RPG archetypes might not fully grasp what a tank does, but if they're playing as a bear character, they might assume it can take a strong hit. This makes the gameplay intuitive while still offering depth for seasoned players.

At its core, Sunderfolk is about teamwork. Every hero has strengths and weaknesses, and pulling off the best turn often means working together—whether that's maximizing damage on a tough enemy or ensuring the party's survival through strategic ability use. No hero is good at everything, and that's by design.

The challenge—and the fun—comes from analyzing the turn and debating the best approach as a team:

-> "What if we try this?"

-> "Maybe this ability will help."

-> "Oh, I've got something that could make this even better."

From the very beginning, we designed the game around these moments, encouraging players to collaborate and problem-solve together.

Storytelling with Player Creativity in Mind

This emphasis on collaboration extends to how we tell the game's story. We don't want to give players all of the answers about the world, characters, or NPCs—because that leaves space for your own interpretations and storytelling.

For example, imagine a fire pill bug who has been ostracized by his town. Your band of heroes can show him he's worthy of his duties. These moments—where you and your friends create your own stories within our world—are what make Sunderfolk special.

Translating Tabletop to Video Games

One of our biggest challenges was recreating the physical experience of playing a board game in a way that felt natural in a digital format.

Early iterations of Sunderfolk experimented with mechanics that felt too detached—like having players rely on personal screens rather than interacting with a shared board.

The entire hex grid was replicated on the phone for combat, meaning players spent most of their turn looking down, missing the action and those fun, shared moments. We found that constantly shifting between the phone and the main screen created a "head-bobbing" effect that pulled players out of the experience. That realization led us to completely revamp our control scheme.

Through trial and iteration, we landed on the system you see today: a personal screen that acts more like a controller. This allows players to stay focused on the main screen while using their phone as a cursor, making interactions smoother and more intuitive.

Beyond that, the personal screen helps manage character and inventory interactions without slowing things down for the group. It mirrors the feel of traditional tabletop games, where players have their own character sheets or cards to reference while others take their turns.

Our goal? To rekindle excitement for tabletop games—even for those who might be new to the genre.

From Closed Beta to Now

One of my favorite parts of the closed beta \ haws been watching players experience the game firsthand—whether they love it, struggle with it, or find something frustrating. Seeing real reactions and knowing that every piece of feedback, positive or critical, helps us imp\

Hearing what players have to say and understanding what they want not only improves this game, but also helps shape everything we create in the future. The more we understand our players, the better we can make games for them.

So, to everyone's played, shared feedback, and been part of this journey—thank you. Your input is shaping not just Sunderfolk, but the future of what we create. We can't wait to keep building with you.

• Erin Marek, Game Director for Sunderfolk

**Gremlin editor's note: This guide features prototype character models. Enjoy the blast from the past AND the learning!

SUNDERFOLK ANIMATION STYLE GUIDE

Author: Alvin Geno Updated 12/12/2022

What is the Sunderfolk Animation Style?

Our animation style is best described as designed reality. Design is used to describe the hand crafted choices to clarify the timing, posing and intent of the choices being made while animating.

What is unique about our game?

Hey Guardians! 

The artistic well springs within us all, and we’re here to celebrate what sparks your creativity! 

During the week of September 8th, we’ll be highlighting works for Sunderfolk from our developers as well as community works related to Sunderfolk. We’ll share developer posts on our socials and through our new Discord channel: #dev-share! 

Each day will have a separate theme, all leading up to our final Wild Art Day! 

Art Week Daily Themes

• September 8: Music & Sounds

• September 9: 3D Art / Animation

• September 10: 2D Art

• September 11: Narrative/Written Works

• September 12: Wild Art Day

How to Participate

We’re not just posting developer works, we want to see your art, too! There are two ways you can share your art with us:

• On Social Media

  • Use the hashtag #SunderfolkArtWeek and share your posts to each day’s theme. 

  • We may reshare your posts with the hashtag above. 

• On Discord

  • Join us in our Discord in our fanart channel, #sunder-share, and share your work with us! If you’d like it posted by the Sunderfolk socials, tag it with the hashtag and we’ll post it. 

  • We’ll be posting polls for new additions to our Discord, such as new Soundboard sounds, emotes, and stickers!

We’ll see you next Monday, Guardians!

• The Sunderfolk Team

Hey Guardians!

Your game night was just upgraded with two amazing adventures awaiting. We’re excited to share that you can grab both Sunderfolk and Gloomhaven from this new bundle at a discounted rate.

Bundle Details:

• You will receive both Sunderfolk and Gloomhaven with a 10% discount when purchased together. 

• If you have already purchased one of these titles, you will receive the non-owned title at a discounted rate when purchasing the bundle. 

Sunderfolk

Rediscover game night with Sunderfolk, a tactical co-op RPG built to bring people together. Play a shared adventure where your phone becomes your guidebook, controller*, and player sheet. One copy is all you need for your whole party! Whether on the couch, across the world, or huddled around a laptop—it’s your party, your plan, and your story to tell.

*The free Sunderfolk Controller App is required to play.

Gloomhaven 

Whether you are drawn to the lands of Gloomhaven by the call of adventure or an avid desire for the glimmer of gold in the dark, your fate will surely be the same…

Lead your band of mercenaries through this unforgiving place, where every choice is crucial. Carve your way through terrifying dungeons, dreadful forests and dark caves filled with horrific monsters to reap your rewards or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.

We’ll see you in Arden and Gloomhaven!

• The Sunderfolk Team

Hey Guardians!

Exciting news! Sunderfolk will be at PAX West this year! If you’re attending as well, we’d love for you to drop by, check out some new content (!!!) and walk away with some Sunder-goodies! 

Here’s what you’ll need to know to join us in Seattle, WA. 

Sunderfolk Booth 

• Located in Booth #4333, located in Level 2 of the Summit Building! 

• We’ll be giving away  pins, lanyards, character art postcards, and more! Read on to learn how to snag the swag.

Playing the Demo

• New Missions! Our demo stations will have two brand-new missions to try.

• No Lines! Once you arrive at the booth, you’ll be able to sign up for your preferred timeslot. A Sunderfolk lanyard is your reward!

• Be A Panel Guest! While you’re visiting, why not enter our Sweepstakes for a chance to play onstage during our Sunday panel? (More on this below.)

• Exclusive Swag! Once your timeslot arrives, you’ll be able to play one of the two missions and receive an exclusive glow-in-the-dark Sunderfolk pin and a postcard with character art of your choice.

Sunderfolk One-Shot Panel

Where: The Firebird Theater

When: Sunday, August 31st at 8:30PM PDT

Who: Our panelists include:

• Erin Marek, Sunderfolk’s Game Director

• Jasmine “ThatBronzeGirl” Bhullar (Dimension 20) 

• Jerry “Tycho” Holkins (Penny Arcade)

• And you…?!!! 🫵 (read on!)

What: We’ll be playing never-before-seen, brand-new missions from our upcoming 1.5 content update: One Shot Mode! 

• These are missions outside of the core campaign that you can play to get ranked scores. Here’s one of the missions you can play here!

• Chaos reigns supreme - Audience participation might be rewarded with more exclusive swag, including a beautiful Sunderfolk-themed Cantrip Candle!

Join Us On the Panel Stage!

We will be inviting one lucky audience member to participate in our panel as the final 4th party member!

• Visit Booth #4333 for opportunities to enter and be part of the lucky draw.

• Once the panel begins, we’ll choose the final party member LIVE, and begin the chaos adventure. 

• Details on how to enter can be found here!

It’s an exciting time for Sunderfolk, and we can’t wait to see our community at PAX West!

• The Sunderfolk Team

Hey Guardians!

You voted and our design team heard! The community collab mission has been underway for a few weeks now, and we’re pretty pleased with the progress. We’ll be updating everyone on the process for creating this event, starting… NOW! 

As a refresher, here’s the criteria that our amazing community voted for: 

Once we had the final votes for everything, we shipped them off to our design team, who immediately got to work! 

Then after that is picking the best map that matches the gameplay, and of course, what our community voted for!

After some thinking, light touches of creativity, and design madness, the concept begins to form: 

After some more brainstorming and iteration, a gameplay loop forms, and with that, a mission begins its first steps into the world. 

Stay tuned for our next update where we’ll reveal the map and the mission name! That’s right, the community voted for the name too! You can see the results of that on our Discord! 

If you simply can’t wait for the community mission reveal and you happen to be attending PAX West this year, we HIGHLY recommend stopping by! You might just be able to have your wish fulfilled. <3

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• You can read the next part of the design journey HERE!

We’ll see you soon, Guardians! 

• The Sunderfolk Team

Hey Guardians!

Itching to get your game night started? Well good news, Sunderfolk is on sale for 20% off until September 2nd, so there’s no better time to jump in. 

Try out our free trial and get ready for a new type of adventure!

Sunderfolk Sale

• NOW until September 2nd at 10AM PDT

We also had a regional price change for certain regions, such as Latin America and South Asia. Check here to see if your region/currency was affected. 

We’ll see you in the Sunderlands!

• The Sunderfolk Team

Hey Guardians! 

We’ve recently updated our Sunderfolk regional pricing for certain countries. These changes are live now! 

If you’re in one of the following regions or purchase in these currencies, you may have received a pricing update:

Regions

• CIS

• LATAM

• MENA

• South Asia

Currencies

• RUB

• AED

• BRL

• CLP

• COP

• INR

• KWD

• KZT

• MXN

• PEN

• QAR

• SAR 

• UAH

• UYU

Our goal is to have Sunderfolk be a staple in your home no matter where you call it, and we made adjustments to the price based on factors such as exchange rates and platform guidelines to fit those parameters. We hope that this will allow even more Guardians to experience Sunderfolk and join our global community. 

As always, thank you for being a part of the Sunderfolk community! We’ll see you in Arden. 

• The Sunderfolk Team

PLEASE NOTE: This survey has now been concluded. Thank you so much for your thoughts and feedback!

Hey Guardians! 

Whether you’ve purchased the game, tried our free trial, or even wishlisted, you’ve seen what Sunderfolk’s all about.

The teams at Secret Door and Dreamhaven are working on how to introduce Sunderfolk to new players, and we’d love your help! 

If you can, we’d love it if you could take a moment to complete our survey—this will help us understand how we can better connect with people who might just love the game as much as you do. 

Take the survey now!

Thank you all, 

• The Sunderfolk Team

Hello Guardians! 

We’ve been hard at work on fixing disconnection issues that have been affecting some Sunderfolk players, and we’re excited to have a fix for our Guardians. 

Hotfix 1.4.1

• Fixed an issue where some players would experience frequent disconnections between the Sunderfolk main screen and phone controller app. 

  • This particular issue was caused by some firewalls dropping a required server connection due to limited network activity over the connection. This disconnect would most likely have been experienced while playing remotely over the Internet. The game now handles this situation better.

Please note, this hotfix may not prevent every possible network disconnection issue, and we always appreciate your feedback and reports for finding and squashing bugs.

Thank you!

• The Sunderfolk Team