Exciting news for fans and owners of the Lovecraftian horror RPG DREDGE.
Video game publishers astragon Entertainment and Team17 Digital announced the launch of DREDGE Collector’s Edition.
This version of the 2023 title will be available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. It will carry a price tag of US$99.99.
The DREDGE Complete Collector’s Edition delivers a comprehensive package. It will feature both physical and in-game extras.
It includes the full version of the game for Switch and PS5, complete with exclusive cover art and a reversible design.
Players can also gain access to three DLC packs:"Blackstone Key," "The Pale Reach," and "The Iron Rig". These three together add new challenges and story elements.
Additional items in the collector’s edition aim to enhance the immersive experience.
These include a replica of the in-game “Sign of Doom” talisman, and a double-sided poster with original artwork. Owners can also get a fold-out nautical map marked with key locations and accompanied by customizable stickers.
Moreover, a hardcover fish guide, cataloging every species and variation in the game, provides fans with a reference tool. The package also contains a message in a bottle from the developers, a collectible metal doubloon, and a high-quality storage box for these exclusive items.
DREDGE first came out in 2023. It was developed by New Zealand-based indie studio Black Salt Games. The game puts players in the role of a struggling fisherman exploring remote islands and mysterious waters.
By day, they catch fish and scavenge for deep-sea curiosities, selling their haul to peculiar locals and completing quests. But by night, horrors arise. The waters become perilous as supernatural threats emerge, testing players' survival skills.
The release of the Collector's Edition follows the success of the base game.
Upon its release, DREDGE game received generally favorable reviews. It has garnered praise for its innovative blend of fishing mechanics, exploration, and Lovecraftian horror. With a playscore of 8.8, it currently ranks as one of the best PS5 games of all time.