How are you today, Dwarves? Excited as we are? We sure hope so! 🍀🌟
3…2…1… Off you go to the Driftland world! IGN Gameplay
Let’s start with some amazing news! IGN released a 15 minute long video with the newest gameplay of First Dwarf! Accompanied by an informative voice over, you can dive into the fantasy world of Driftland and see the most up to date mechanics, graphics and systems that we’ve been working on! It’s a great opportunity to get to know the specifics of our game in a very detailed way. 🛠🤖
You can check it out below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yo2cw3P3AE
First Ever First Dwarf Playtest
And without further ado… Today is a BIG day for us! If you’ve been following our Community Hub and our social media, you could’ve heard about sign-ups for our Playtests. But in case you somehow didn’t get the memo, don’t worry! Put on your dwarven shoes anyway, because you can still join us! Just go to the Steam page of First Dwarf and click “Request Access” 🎯
Who will get access?
Everyone who signed-up will participate! 🎉 So no worries, it doesn't matter if you requested it right after our announcement, or even after the Playtest started, you’ll be able to play First Dwarf. 🎉
When does the Playtest start and end?
Playtests are open from March 25th 3PM (UTC +1) to April 8th 3PM (UTC +1). We’re going to give access to the game to everyone who signed-up. In this time window, you can still request access to the game. After April 8th, the Playtests will be closed, gamers will lose their access to the game, but there is a possibility of a second round in the future.
What exactly is the Playtest and why are we organizing it?
Steam Playtest is a wonderful feature that lets us give access to the game to the players who are willing to try it out in its current state. Our main reason for this, is willingness to receive as much feedback as we can, before launching the final game. We believe that the thoughts and opinions of our community will help us shape the game together and create something truly brilliant. We deeply care about this project, as it’s related to our first game, Driftland: The Magic Revival, and we are over the moon that we have the opportunity to expand this magical world even further. That’s why we need YOUR HELP!
But how can I help?
Well, that’s super easy! After getting access to the game…just play the game! That’s phase number one. And phase number two, is…
Leave your Feedback!
There are 3 places where you can report bugs, issues and leave feedback!
First method is:
First Dwarf Discord server
We highly encourage you all to leave us your feedback, even if it’s just a few words (but the more you say, the better, of course!). You can do it in our First Dwarf Discord server, which we already upgraded with special channels for the Playtest. If you already are on our Discord, you know that it’s really fun there!
We added two new channels specifically for this event:
playtest-feedback - that’s the place where you can tell us EVERYTHING you want after you played our game. Positive and negative feedback, all of that is welcome. You can tell us about the smallest things, regarding music, characters, dialogues, mechanics, systems, bugs… Every topic is a good topic, as long as it’s related to the First Dwarf Playtest. We can’t wait to chat with you about your experiences with our title!
opt-in-credits - here you can read the steps of what to do, to be included in our game’s credits! It’s a little “thank you” from us, for all your help. By leaving your invaluable feedback, you’re becoming an important part of our big adventure! You’ll find there the link to the form we prepared earlier, where you’ll be able to drop your nickname. No offensive names of course, those won’t be included.
Second method for leaving feedback:
In the game itself, as seen below
Probably the fastest way to report a bug is located directly in the game. An automatic save file is also attached to the report you make (but you won't see it, so don't panic!), so we have the best understanding of the issue. However, keep in mind that we won’t be able to respond to you there. We will receive the information, but to hear back from us or to engage in conversation, it’s best to use Discord.
Third method to leave feedback:
Steam Discussion dedicated to the event
We made a pinned thread in the Steam Discussions titled 🐛 Playtest Bug Reports 🐛, where you can report your bugs from the Playtest.
Fill the Form!
If you’re not sure how to phrase what’s in your mind, we prepared a simple form to fill, which may help you transfer your thoughts into words and inspire you in terms of what to be aware of while playing. After leaving your feedback, you can also write your preferred name to be put in the credits there, it’s optional.
Please have in mind that the game is still in progress and so are the languages, so translations may have some mistakes. We apologize for that. They are in beta version, and will be improved with time. You can change the language in the game’s menu options! Texts and dialogues can also be altered later, if necessary.
Can I stream my game?📸
YES! Feel free to tag us and show off on our Discord server, we would love to see it! You can freely post about it on your social media. Even more! You can use our Press Kit, if you wish:
The best part! What’s awaiting you during our Playtest? Well, let us tell you!
You’ll be playtesting an introduction to our game, First Dwarf. Take on the role of Tru, chosen to be the First Dwarf and his sassy dragon companion Ragna. Your mission is to build a new colony on the freshly discovered island, but first, you need to make sure that the area is safe to inhabit. Gather resources, build your base and fortify your colony, before the evil monster wave attacks! Fight your enemies by placing defensive turrets and engaging in direct combat. Complete your quests and send the raven to the awaiting dwarves, so they can arrive at their new home. Will you and your people survive in this new environment? 🧔♂️🐉
❤️ Add to Your Wishlist ❤️
We’re also preparing an advanced special version of Demo, titled First Dwarf: First Island. We highly encourage you to add it to your Wishlist (it has its own Steam Page) as well as the final First Dwarf game. We will give more information soon! It will help us show the world that the love people have for dwarves is immeasurable.
And that’s basically it! Easy, right? If you have ANY additional questions, don’t be afraid and ask us on our Discord server or in the comments. We hope to discuss with you many, many different topics and create a wonderful game together!
Have fun playing First Dwarf and see you in our Discord server!
Yours, Star Drifters Team ✨🚀
Star Drifters at Steam Autumn Sale
Gamers!
Star Drifters crew checking in! Hope you're all doing fantastic and having a blast with our games!
Guess what? If you haven't had the chance to dive into any of our titles yet, Steam Autumn Sale is the perfect opportunity to catch up on all the fun! We've decided to sprinkle some magic on the prices, so you can grab our games at amazing discounts!
Ready to explore the mystical realms of Driftlands, take on towering skyscrapers in Danger Scavenger, build colonies in Scorchlands, or venture into the treacherous depths of Lumencraft?
Well, now's your chance! Treat yourself to a little gaming delight.
Here's the scoop on the discounts for our current titles:
It’s worth remembering that there's a new game on the horizon… First Dwarf!
https://youtu.be/U5C4TOFc8uw?si=9GS90bCrAv5NLLDm
We're swiftly approaching the closed testing phase on Discord (feel free to join the server), and the upcoming year will finally bring the long-awaited release. So keep an eye on our social media channels to stay in the loop:
Thanks for your support and we hope you’ll have a great time with our games!
Yours in intergalactic adventures
Star Drifters
Star Drifters recap #2 🚀
Hello everyone! 👋
The year 2022 is now a melody of the past.
We would like to thank all of you guys for supporting us since day one! 🙏
Without further ado - let’s check out what happened in our camp during the second half of ‘22. Let’s go! 🏃♂️
⚒️ First Dwarf (...and some gaming events here and there! 🎮)
In case you missed it - First Dwarf is our upcoming Action RPG set in the world of Driftland. That’s why you can read about it on Driftland: The Magic Revival Steam card.
You’ll be able to pet a good boi in the game. Mhm. That’s right! 🐕
Now, let’s talk about the asymmetrical co-op 🐉 that we’re implementing in First Dwarf.
🧑🤝🧑 In co-op, players will be able to take control over the mech or one of its pilots: Tru or Ragna. Each of them has its own, separate skills to develop and upgrade. All characters have their strengths and weaknesses so it’s important to choose the characters wisely when preparing to complete certain tasks.
🧑 In a single-player game, the player can switch between characters, completing tasks with the one with better skills in a given field. Tru, Ragna, and the Mech will have different skill trees. Tru will be a better Mecha pilot, Ragna can e.g. fly, and the Mech can be treated as a kind of armored vehicle, so without a pilot it will not work.
It’s important to say that implementing the asymmetrical co-op would not be possible without the Game Prototype Design Competition 2022 in which we were awarded! 🏆
The competition mentioned above helped us create some new mechanics for First Dwarf. Those mechanics evolved into a full-fledged, asymmetrical co-op mode of the game, which we implemented in its build! Once again, thank you to the co-organizers of the competition: Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of Poland, Centrum GovTech Poland, and CRPK, as well as Copernicus Game Jam 2022 - during which the diplomas 📜 were handed over and everyone who supported us along the way.
We showed our upcoming action RPG at many gaming 🎮 events, both digital and held in “real” places. Just to name a few:
- PAX West; - Poznań Games Arena (PGA);
- Indie Cade;
- DreamHack Beyond Indie Showcase;
- MIX Next 2022;
- Dev.Play;
- #PitchYaGame.
It’s time to focus on 3️⃣ of them.
🚏 First stop - PAX West.
Lots of you came to our booth to check out an early build of our game. Thank you for that! See you next year! 🤜🤛
Your reactions surpassed our expectations, and the feedback provided will certainly influence the further development of the game, already at this stage. It was 4 days full of interesting conversations, laughter and a unique atmosphere created by countless players, cosplayers, journalists, or industry representatives.🤝
🚏 Second stop - Poznań Games Arena (PGA).
In Poznań, we were showing First Dwarf, Scorchlands, Brewpub Simulator, and Lumencraft. PGA was such a blast! We felt your enjoyment brought to your faces by our upcoming games. Just look at Kuba, one of the members of our team - his smile does not lie 😊
🚏 The last stop - Dev.Play.
It’s a yearly celebration of indie games and their developers. Game creators from all over the world come to Bucharest to present their titles and experiences. The event ended with an award gala. First Dwarf received 3 awards: Best Game of the Show, Best Visuals, and Most Popular Game. 🏆 Thank y’all! 🙏
To wrap up the First Dwarf chapter of this recap we want to write about the key role of our IGN - Exclusive Announcement Trailer posted on IGN’s YouTube channel was viewed more than 285k times. There are also more than 5.4k thumbs up 👍 under the video! 📺
At this point, we can say that developers from Ringlab ⚗️ are aiming for publishing more Steam News about in-game mechanics. When we’re writing these words, three of them are available as we speak: How the protagonist Giwi hatched, How to build your colony, and Gameplay Insight #1: Summoning the Nexus.
Stay tuned ! More of them will be published during January and February of 2023.
Also, the game received a warm welcome during #TurnBasedFest 2022! 😎
🕷️ Lumencraft
The full release of this unique mix of a top-down shooter with base building and roguelike mechanisms is just around the corner! Nonetheless, we’re not spoiling the release date at the moment. That’s not the only great news - something big is coming to the game. We bet you weren’t expecting this. Jump on the hype train, but stay calm. For now, let’s go down. Together. ⏬
The developers from 2Dynamic Games are constantly tweaking and upgrading the game’s build. You can help them by completing the survey they made - we’ll be very grateful for the feedback! It’s called Discord 🎧 survey, because the game’s community was the first one to answer the questions mentioned in it.
One of the most important moments during the Early Access of Lumencraft was taking a different approach to the game's build. The experimental update published a few months ago left the beta stage. It's now living its new life - the developers called it Giga Update.
Lumencraft is reshaping every once in a while - two bigger updates and one smaller update were released since the release of Giga Update. There’s a lot of fresh content in the game - you should play it now, especially if you spent some time with Lumencraft a few months ago. It truly is worth revisiting! 🔁
🍻 Brewpub Simulator
There was a first, official playtest of the game - we’re glad how many of you decided to check out what it’s like to run a virtual pub and brew some virtual ale! A playable build of the game was presented to European audiences for the first time during PGA 2022. Thanks for playing it, we know what works and what needs some tweaking here and there! 🍺
Our skyscraper roguelite shooter is out now on Epic Games Store! 🎉
Just a reminder - Danger Scavenger is available on PC, PS4, XONE, Nintendo Switch, Atari VCS, and XSX. It’s also a Steam Deck verified game - give it a try on one of the handhelds, and you’ll fall in love with this fast-paced gunslinger action!
This is not the last word we said speaking about publishing our games’ catalog on Epic Games Store - more titles will follow soon. At this point, you can wishlist First Dwarf ⚒️ and Scorchlands 🐦 on this platform!
That’s all for today.
Great things are here, but also great things are yet to come.
2023 will be ours!
Don’t forget to support IndieDev! 🕹️
Much love,
Star Drifters 🚀
Star Drifters x PGA 2022 🕹️
Salute! 🚀
When we’re writing these words, we’re on our way to Poznań - one of the biggest cities in Poland. At the beginning of every Autumn, MTP Poznań Expo is transformed into the location of one of the largest computer, console, and multimedia entertainment trade show in Central and Eastern Europe…👀
Poznań Game Arena, here we come! 🎮
📅 Save the date: 07-09.10.2022
📍 Booth 23 at Pavilion 7
Be there with us for the whole weekend - from Friday’s morning till Sunday’s evening!
We’re so happy to be a part of it once again. So, without further ado - we would like to invite all of you to…
This year, we’ll be showcasing four games.
First Dwarf, our upcoming Action RPG ⚒️
This will be the first time we’ll be presenting the game in Europe! 💥 We truly can’t wait to see what you guys think about Tru and Ragna. Our team was polishing the build for the last few weeks especially for PGA. In case you missed the info - First Dwarf is our new game expanding the Driftland franchise.
Scorchlands, the adorable city-builder with bird-like characters (they’re actually called Giwis 🐦)
Just a reminder - the demo version of Scorchlands is now up on Steam - we submitted it to Steam Next Fest. Seems like everybody digs the cute Giwis communities. You’ve got to check Scorchlands out! Poznań Game Arena is a great place to do so.
Brewpub Simulator, the game for all pub enjoyers 🍻
Psst… That’s the sound of a beer can being opened. We’re more into taps and craft beers - you will be able to verificate our passion about the golden drink by playing the demo version of Brewpub Simulator! We never showed it to anyone, this will be the first time EVER. We can’t wait for your feedback about this project! 🍺
Lumencraft 🕷️
This is a project that we announced last year - a lot of things happened along the way. The game’s currently in Early Access, what’s more - feel free to download the demo version and see how much stuff was added, tweaked and re-shaped since the start of EA. Lumencraft looks great, runs smoothly, and feels just like we imagine it - it’s a little tricky and spooky. What’s more, if you own a Steam Deck - this is definitely a game you want to try on this handheld.
Oops, looks like we’re already in Poznań. It’s time to set everything before you visit our booth! See you on-site - don’t be shy and come say hi. 👋
Yours truly,
Star Drifters 🚀
Star Drifters recap
Hello everyone, 👋
you probably wonder why there’s a graphic with a screen taken from the Nintendo Switch 🎮 version of Danger Scavenger. The answer is simple - we wanted to make an announcement summarizing our work done between January and July of 2022 - when we’re writing these words, Driftland is still our most popular franchise. 🌲
Unfortunately, nothing really happened during this period in Driftland camp. Nonetheless, you can get the game in many discounts that pop up every once in a while (usually during Steam/GOG offers/events). But, y’know, there’s always something cookin’. ♨ Be patient.
That’s where the fun starts. First of all - we’re flattered that DS is featured on the back of the Atari VCS box. Ta-da! 🎉
When Steam Deck was on its way, we did everything to make sure that the game would run perfectly on the “second” handheld from day one. After that, we received an official Steam Deck verification in May. Speaking about the “first” handheld, just a reminder - Danger Scavenger is available on PC, PS4, XONE, Switch, VCS and XSX.
We’re always looking for new ways of approaching the titles that we already published. When we started talking with the Tilt Five team, we knew that their Holographic Gaming System would be a great place for a skyscraper-based roguelike. That’s why we made a dedicated DLC to bring the catchphrase “a new level of the 3D vibrant holographic environment" to DS rooftops! 🌆
Lumencraft
When devs from 2Dynamic Games started the playtests, we were convinced that approx. 200 people will check out the game during the two weeks of that phase. Well, there were 1312 participants. The feedback submitted by playtesters gave us a new perspective on the game. We knew that we chose the right project for publishing.
The Lumencraft section of this Steam announcement will be the longest one, because the game’s still in Early Access and currently it’s a project no. 1 in our catalog.
After the first week of EA we reached the 20k copies milestone. None of us expected that this will happen so fast, so Kuba Wójcik came up with a meme idea.
We won’t share how many copies were sold, but we can say that as the indie publishers - we’re satisfied. 😏
Today, exactly 3 months after the start of Early Access (which happened April 13th, 2022) we would like to thank everyone who wrote a review on Steam. The numbers speak for themselves.
During the playtests, “2Ds” organized the MAKE A MAP, WIN A PRIZE contest. 10 maps were published via Steam Workshop - 3 guys won Danger Scavenger and Driftland: The Magic Revival Steam keys. The ideas behind the contest were continued in the Maps Shootout series. When we’re writing these words there are 123 maps submitted to the Workshop. 🤯
Lots of them are truly pieces of art that reshape Lumencraft’s gameplay. The summary of all Maps Shootouts installments can be found in our Stories highlights on our Instagram.
What’s more, the game was shown at this year’s:
- European Game Showcase during GDC;
- PAX East;
- Digital Dragons 🐲.
To this day, the 2Dynamic Games team is working closely with the game’s community. When Early Access starts (after the playtests), the developers published:
- 3 hotfixes;
- 4 small updates;
- two major updates;
- and we’re pretty much sure we forgot about something. 💊
They added new weapons, buildings, monsters, maps and scenarios, textures, new UI, and fixed A LOT. Lumencraft is now more approachable to semi-casual players, but it does not collide with the hardcore players - there are extremely hard maps available to enjoy (or suffer a bit). 😈
That’s all for today.
The second recap will be published at the end of 2022.
Or maybe at the beginning of 2022?
Let’s see what happens. Great things are here, but also great things are yet to come.
Support the IndieDev!
Star Drifters 🚀
Hotfix 2.0.9
Hello Rebels!
Some players reported that their game started to run slower after the last update. It turns out some machines didn't handle the hardware check well.
This small update fixed this issue 🛠️
be a rebel! :rebellion: Star Drifters team
We raise our glasses for the Tilt Five™ Glasses!
Dear Scavengers,
We did not say our last words about the Danger Scavenger evolution. The question “how we can make our games even more immersive’ is a recurring thought inside the team – we often brainstorm about it, looking for the answers.
Speaking about Danger Scavenger… What could we do to elevate the gameplay of the game that takes place on the skyscraper rooftops?
Then, the possibility of doing something together with the Tilt Five™ team came to the table. A three-piece Tilt Five™ Holographic Gaming System seemed like a fantastic opportunity to bring our beloved roguelike, Danger Scavenger, to… a new level. The catchphrase "a new level of the 3D vibrant holographic environment" sounds intriguing and inspiring, right?
So, we realized that it’s time to make a dedicated DLC!
Today marks the day of its premiere. Danger Scavenger AR - Tilt Five Edition brings a whole new perspective, a fresh approach, and new ways of playability to the game.
Put on the Glasses, find a place for the Gameboard and take the Wand in your hand. See you on the rooftops!
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Grab a bunch of links for you to visit and follow:
be a rebel! ✊ Star Drifters team⭐🚀
Lumencraft begins playtests!
Hello, Scavengers!
It’s a big day for our friends - Scouts! Lumencraft is entering the playtests and everybody is welcome in the underground 🥳
PLAYTESTS While you are reading this you shall also be downloading the newest version of Lumencraft. Our friends at 2Dynamic Games worked really hard to deliver you the best possible drilling experience and we all hope that you will like it! Till 7th March you can play Lumencraft for free. You can also report what you don’t like, request what would you like to see during Early Access, and in general share your thoughts with devs. During those 3 weeks, together we will hunt bugs and prepare for Early Acess!
Are you excited? We sure are! See you in a new battleground Scavengers!
Oh, and don’t forget that to help them survive in this unwelcoming environment you can wishlist Lumencraft on Steam⚙️, join our Discord 🎧 server and follow us on Facebook 👍 and Twitter 🐦
Hello Scavengers! And hello soon-to-be Scavengers!
Dashing through the snow In a one-robotic-horse open sleigh All the skyscrapers we go Fighting-bad-AI all the way.
Have a playful Christmas!
Dearest players,
May this holiday season be joyful and fortunate. We have prepared for you a list of things to do:
Better with friends? Of course!
Scavengers!
It was an amazing year we have spent together! Danger Scavenger has become available over sooo many platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Atari VCS. Isn’t that exciting? 😄We're grateful for all the time and effort you've put into fighting the dangerous AI 👾
During this year’s Steam Awards you can nominate Danger Scavenger for the BETTER WITH FRIENDS AWARD. This way more players will get to know Danger Scavenger and join our fight! Let’s put this AI in its place!
No matter if you do it or not, thank you Scavengers. Thank you for everything ❤️
