Mirthwood roadmap revealed, lots of updates planned

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can confidently say that Mirthwood, with its enticing blend of genres and captivating open-world RPG elements, has managed to pique my interest like no other game has in recent memory. The post-launch roadmap unveiled by Bad Ridge Games is nothing short of impressive, promising a wealth of updates, new content, and even Steam Deck verification – a feature that’s been long overdue for games of this caliber.

bad ridge games, the team responsible for Mirthwood, has unveiled their plans for after the game’s release, and it appears they have quite an extensive schedule lined up

From now until Q2 of 2025, you can expect a multitude of upgrades, fresh content, and even Steam Deck compatibility on the horizon. This includes the introduction of fishing mechanics, companions, seasonal events, and cooperative play

For those who might need a refresh on what Mirthwood entails, here’s a quick recap: [Trailer included] And as we move forward, let’s delve into the list

Explore Mirthwood, an enticing open-world role-playing game that combines elements of Life Simulation, blending genres to create a unique experience reminiscent of Fable, Stardew Valley, Rimworld, and The Sims. Escape from a devastated continent and establish a new life in this magical realm. Construct your ideal homestead, traverse various landscapes, participate in exciting battles, and impact the world’s development. With endless options, write your own story within this captivating sandbox environment

Here’s the roadmap, then.

September: Mirthwood gets a foundational polish with hotfixes, patches, performance optimization, Steam Achievements, and additional controller support.
October: Fish Are Friends Update 1.1 introduces fishing, new Player Housing Upgrades, Companions, an NPC relationship tracker, and Social Actions.
November: Death and Taxes Update 1.2 brings new Funeral Events, Quests, Ailments, and Generated Quests.
December: The Feast and Festivities Update 1.3 features timed festivals, seasonal content (Christmas), new World Events, crops, cooking recipes, and Steam Deck Verified Support.
Q1 2025: The Baby Boom Update adds marriage, dedicated ceremonies, player-created children, inherited abilities, and the option to play as your child upon your death.
Q2 2025 Onwards: Expansion and Community Update includes Co-op Multiplayer, Modding Support, Steam Workshop, and the first DLC expansion.

Mirthwood roadmap revealed, lots of updates planned

Here’s the list of key features, while we’re here:

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.

Mirthwood is coming to PC via Steam on September 11th.

2024-09-05 18:11

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