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May 1, 2024
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V Publishing :
May 1st, 2024 —Prepare for the immeasurable journey ahead and choose your own path in the upcoming medieval fantasy RPG and Life-Sim Adventure Mirthwood. Taking part in the Steam Farming Fest, Bad Ridge Games today released a new narrated gameplay trailer showcasing the farming and homestead building systems of the open-world RPG life sim.
In Mirthwood, farming goes beyond tilling and planting; players can cultivate a variety of crops, rear diverse animals, and craft exquisite artisan goods. The game’s versatile building modes—freeform, grid, and snap—allow players to construct their dream homestead exactly how they envision it. This news also brings an exciting dimension of companionship with pets that aren’t just for show; they travel with players, assisting in battles and adventures, and can even engage in falconry, adding a unique layer of strategy and bonding.
Escape to a world where every sunrise brings new opportunities and every companion a story. Key features now include dynamic farming, customizable building options, and an enriching companion system with pets and falconry, ensuring that every player’s journey is uniquely theirs. Experience the enchanting world of Mirthwood, where every day is an adventure filled with warmth and wonder, unless you take a darker path.
Mirthwood instills a captivating sense of adventure while allowing you to choose your own path through its expansive world. Mirthwood is set to launch summer on PC. Eager travelers who wish to start their journey can wishlist Mirthwood on Steam today.
About Mirthwood
Inspired by Fable, Stardew Valley, Rimworld, and The Sims. Mirthwood is an enchanting open-world RPG Life Sim that blends genres to create something truly special. Fleeing a continent swept with war, your arrival in a new land provides a fresh start. Experience an immersive medieval fantasy world sandbox that allows you to choose who you want to be.
Key Features:
Cultivate Your Homestead: Build a farm, plant and harvest crops, rear animals, and upgrade your facilities to craft items and gear.
Explore the Freelands: This open world comprises six diverse regions and three distinct towns, with much to discover. Travel on foot or by mount through mystical forests to boggy swamps.
Brawl and Skirmish: Take up a sword or prepare your bow in real-time combat. Mirthwood pits you against various enemies. Find and equip various loot and hunt down rare, powerful items.
Be Who You Want To Be: Your skills improve through your actions. By performing these actions, you’ll gain access to skill cards that you can equip and unlock powerful modifiers. Will you choose to be a lovable rogue or a sword-swinging master farmer?
A Fully Simulated Realm: Mirthwood is a fully simulated world and economy where NPCs go about their daily lives. Your choices impact the world and shape events.
Embrace Your Sense of Adventure: Embark on quests, encounter dynamic events, and investigate mysteries across the world.
Mix and Mingle: Meet and befriend (or insult) any NPC, and unlock new social interactions as your relationships and reputation grow. You can also recruit companions and pets to take with you on your journey.
About Bad Ridge Games
A small development team from the Pacific Northwest, focused on creating immersive experiences for players. Bad Ridge Games are currently developing their debut title, Mirthwood, the upcoming medieval fantasy RPG and Life Sim Adventure.
About V Publishing
Spawned from video game marketing firm Vicarious PR in 2018. V Publishing is a games label dedicated to Strategy, Simulation, and RPG's for PC and consoles. Please visit V Publishing for more information.
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