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Irvine, CA – March 25, 2025 — Dreamhaven’s progress studio, Secret Door, has announced the upcoming release of Sunderfolk, a tactical co-op adventure game inspired by tabletop gaming.
In 2020, a co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment established Dreamhaven, which is releasing its first game, a co-op focused role-playing game, in 2025.
Sunderfolk is being developed by Secret Door, a studio within Dreamhaven. Dreamhaven was founded in 2020 by Mike Morhaime, along with Frank Pearce and allen Adham, all co-founders of Blizzard entertainment. In addition to Sunderfolk, Dreamhaven is also developing the Wildgate PvP shooter through Moonshot Games.
The Return of Game Nights
Sunderfolk is a tactical role-playing game featuring turn-based combat. It is scheduled for release on April 23, 2025, on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.
Players will assume the roles of animal heroes tasked with protecting an underground village called Arden, established to safeguard the remains of a magical stone. These heroes will venture into the dangerous splinterland, completing quests for the villagers and battling against evil forces.
A key feature of Sunderfolk is its emphasis on couch co-op gameplay for up to four players, aiming to revive classic game nights. The game utilizes smartphones as controllers; each player downloads a free app, scans a QR code on the screen, and controls their hero.
The game’s mechanics are inspired by board games, with players strategically selecting skill cards.
Six Animal Heroes with Unique Skills
Sunderfolk offers six distinct character classes, each with unique abilities. For exmaple, the raven arcanist uses spells and can teleport teammates, while the bat bard inspires allies and manipulates enemies with songs.
- Arcanist: Raven, arcane magic (controls the field)
- Bard: Bat, support magic (buffs the team)
- Berserker: Polar Bear, tank (can spin players and opponents)
- Pyromancer: Lizard, fire magic (deals area-of-effect damage with flames)
- Ranger: Goat, ranged fighter (fights with arrow and bow)
- Rogue: Ferret, melee fighter (deals high single-target damage and has choice skills)
Each class offers a unique play style and associated skill cards, allowing players to choose a class based on their preferred style or simply the animal they find most appealing.
Dreamhaven’s Sunderfolk: Your Guide to the Tactical Co-op Adventure
Dreamhaven’s secret Door studio is set to launch a unique tactical co-op adventure game, Sunderfolk, on April 23, 2025. Inspired by tabletop gaming, Sunderfolk aims to bring back the joy of shared gaming experiences. This Q&A provides all you need to know about this exciting upcoming title.
What is Sunderfolk?
Sunderfolk is a turn-based tactical role-playing game (RPG) designed for cooperative gameplay.It’s being developed by Secret Door, a studio within Dreamhaven, and is inspired by tabletop gaming. The game is tailored for a deeply engaging couch co-op experience,allowing up to four players to team up.
When Will Sunderfolk be Released?
Sunderfolk is scheduled for release on April 23, 2025.
Where Can I Play Sunderfolk?
Sunderfolk will be available on multiple platforms when it launches:
Steam
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X|S
Nintendo Switch
What is the gameplay like in Sunderfolk?
Sunderfolk features turn-based combat, drawing inspiration from board games. Players take on the roles of animal heroes, with the goal of protecting an underground village called Arden from evil forces. Players will embark on quests and battle enemies. The game utilizes smartphones as controllers, enhancing the co-op experience. Each player will download a free app and scan a QR code to control their hero.
What are the Key Features of Sunderfolk?
Couch Co-op: Designed for up to four players, promoting a shared gaming experience.
Smartphone Integration: Players use their smartphones as controllers via a free app.
Turn-Based Combat: Strategic gameplay inspired by tabletop games.
Character Classes: Choose from six unique animal heroes, each with distinct abilities.
Tell Me more about the Characters?
Sunderfolk features six distinct character classes.Each offers a unique play style. Here’s a quick look:
Arcanist: Raven, uses arcane magic to control the field.
Bard: Bat, provides support magic to buff the team.
Berserker: Polar Bear, a tank character that can spin players and opponents.
Pyromancer: Lizard, deals area-of-effect damage with fire magic.
Ranger: Goat, a ranged fighter using a bow and arrow.
Rogue: Ferret, a melee fighter dealing high single-target damage.
Sunderfolk Character Classes at a Glance:
| Character Class | Animal | role | Specialization |
| :————– | :—– | :———– | :————————————————– |
| Arcanist | Raven | Field Control | Arcane Magic, Teleportation |
| Bard | Bat | Support | Inspire Allies, Manipulate Enemies with Songs |
| Berserker | Polar Bear | Tank | Spin Players and Opponents |
| pyromancer | Lizard | Damage | Area-of-Effect Fire Damage |
| Ranger | Goat | Ranged | Ranged Combat with Bow and Arrow |
| Rogue | Ferret | Melee | High Single-Target Damage and Choice Skills |