Strategy-Puzzle Game Hybrid Drop Duchy Unveils Kingdom-Building Gameplay Trailer at the Convergence Showcase - Arriving on Steam in 2025

The Arcade Crew :

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


PARIS (Sept. 26, 2024) - Drop Duchy, a refreshing, strategic twist on classic block-stacking gameplay from publisher The Arcade Crew (The Last Spell, Infernax) and developer Sleepy Mill Studio, showcased an informative and eye-catching new gameplay video during the Convergence Games Showcase today, highlighting what players can expect from this stylish genre hybrid when the anticipated title hits Steam in early 2025 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2525310/Drop_Duchy/).


Trailer: https://youtu.be/cTJ5vyLbuX4


Today’s trailer showcases Drop Duchy’s innovative, but familiar, iconic puzzle gameplay and strategic resource management players will need to master. Explore new terrains, discover new cards, and master new mechanics during each run as you strategize your way to becoming the strongest kingdom in the realm. Drop Duchy’s move to early 2025 allows the team more time to add additional content and features to the game ahead of its official launch. Read the Steam News for more information: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2525310.


In Drop Duchy, an array of distinctly useful block types present an opportunity to expand your realm, obtain precious resources, and rally your forces in a march to storm enemy keeps. Cleverly place blocks of terrain and manmade structures, capitalizing on synergies like positioning a farm next to fertile plains to create wide-reaching farmlands. Once your army is assembled, set forth to conquer neighboring lands and expand your rule.


As you fortify your domain, new blocks can be obtained through deckbuilder-style customization, offering unique perks and enhancements for your structures and soldier recruitment. Customize the deck to best suit your strategy, choosing from more than 80 unique cards while helping your fledgling realm flourish.


New factions and modifiers await the most formidable leaders, keeping Drop Duchy’s gameplay loop of block stacking, deck customization, and decision making fresh in challenge and opportunity. A delightful, maquette-inspired aesthetic adds charm to Drop Duchy’s moment-to-moment action, upholding a cheery sense of adventure. Regardless of the battles and scenarios at hand, Drop Duchy’s challenge constantly feels exciting and packed with possibility.


To stack up the latest updates on Drop Duchy, follow @TheArcadeCrew, wishlist the game on Steam, and visit https://store.steampowered.com/app/2525310/Drop_Duchy/.


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About The Arcade Crew
With a gameplay-first approach and high-quality focus, The Arcade Crew produces and publishes awesome indie and innovative games from creative teams from around the world.


The Crew’s iconic projects include Blazing Chrome and Vengeful Guardian Moonrider from JoyMasher, Infernax from Berzerk Studios, The Last Spell from Ishtar Games, and Young Souls from 1P2P. The Crew is working on several new games for 2023 and beyond.


Join the Crew at http://www.thearcadecrew.com.


About Sleepy Mill Studio
Founded in Paris by a former lead game designer at Ubisoft Paris, Sleepy Mill Studio is passionate about creating original games that balance a depth in play with approachable mechanics and a manageable scope. Sleepy Mill Studio is currently developing its debut title Drop Duchy, which blends familiar block stacking gameplay with elements of strategy, looping roguelite play and resource management.