DREADMOOR, the unsettling first-person fishing adventure developed by Dream Dock and published by Digital Vortex Entertainment, is now available in Early Access on PC via Steam. The title, which has already surpassed the 750,000 wishlist on the Valve platform, offers an unusual blend of fishing, exploration and survival, all set within a post-apocalyptic world populated by decidedly unappealing creatures.
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The adventure takes place in the Submerged Lands, a region devastated by a mysterious catastrophe that has turned aquatic fauna into a variety of monstrous mutants. Under the command of an old fishing boat, players must explore infested waters, locate the hunting grounds of the creatures, and catch fish that are both dangerous and lucrative. The more aggressive and monstrous a catch is, the greater its commercial value. Fishing is at the heart of the experience, but DREADMOOR also introduces a detailed progression and enhancement system. Captured fish can be sold or used to obtain materials for crafting new baits, while recovered wreckage from sunken ruins will allow players to upgrade their vessel. It will be possible to reinforce the hull, boost the engine, and expand the hold capacity, preparing for increasingly perilous expeditions.
Resource management will play a crucial role: after each outing, players will need to return to port to sell their catch, refill fuel, make repairs, and rest. Exploring the sea after sunset will be particularly dangerous, considering that the depths hide creatures far worse than the already unfriendly fish that populate these waters. According to the developers, the Early Access version includes the entire main gameplay experience and the full story, along with numerous fish species and mutations to discover. Once the campaign is completed, players will still be able to freely explore, fish, and upgrade their gear.
Dream Dock expects the Early Access period to last between six and twelve months, during which additional content and improvements will be introduced thanks to community feedback. The price will also be lower than that of the final version.
DREADMOOR is already available on PC via Steam in Early Access for 20,49€, currently discounted by 10% for launch.
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