Settled in the epic self-contained Arafinn universe, Return to Nangrim is a VR-playable first-person fantasy adventure game with exploration, puzzle, RPG, and survival elements.

‘Return to Nangrim’ revolves around the story and legacy of the almost forgotten nation of the Stonebeards who used to live in the inhospitable realms of the northern Nimbor Mountains. The first-person, dwarven adventure game comes with some unique features and highlights - an epic journey that not only challenges the wits and combat skills of the player but comes with a whole fantasy universe as a background, promises a sustainable fantasy experience we haven’t seen since ‘Lord of the Rings’.

While Survival and RPG elements can be remarkably demanding of equal parts grit and gumption on the average gamer, the Arafinn Universe rose to the challenge with a complex story that is not only immersive in its unfolding experience but also offers rewarding new twists to its first-person gameplay.

The players are invited to an epic immersive transmedia gameplay adventure where they will have to prove their wits and skills to unveil the secrets and story of Nangrim. Explore Nangrim, once the great capital of the Stonebeards in the Nimbor mountains, overrun and destroyed by waves of bloodcurdling Uturi, which lies abandoned in the depth of the mountains. Abandoned, but neither deserted nor forgotten. Craft weapons to defend against creatures of the dark. Learn Hilduir, the runic language of the dwarves, collect and combine items to interact with the environment, and piece together the story, puzzles, and culture of this long-forgotten nation.

Go on an epic adventure and unveil the legends woven around the Stonebeards, the once glorious dwarven family living in the northern Nimbor Mountains. The fabled world of Nangrim awaits you.

The video showcases nearly 2 minutes of in-game footage thrusting gamers knee-deep into the rich fantasy-based, nomadic expedition that features the frosty backdrop and forgotten mountains of Nangrim. Never-before-seen interactions and exploration scenes are brought to life, revealing curation of armory that will stand the gamer in good stead for a thrilling spree of self-defense.  

Gamers are also given a peek into snippets where they learn how to ‘forge like the dwarves of old.’ From workpieces to battleaxes, there’s just about enough in the inventory to survive the frostiness of the harsh, lonely cold and co-exist with other animals in the snow. A sizeable chunk of the trailer gives gamers a glimpse into the character development and a handful of side activities they will be performing in-game.

Key Features:

• Explore epic locations and unveil their secrets. Collect, combine and craft items, and interact with the environment to progress.
• Find and craft weapons to defend against the dangers that lurk in the dark. Not all creatures have left the mountain fortress.
• Become a master blacksmith. Learn to forge like the dwarves of old.
• Learn Hilduir, the runic language of the dwarves, to piece together the story, puzzles, and culture of this long-forgotten nation.
• Procedurally generated content and puzzles guarantee a different gaming experience for every player.
• Your torch is essential: it is not only a flame to light your way but also your primary weapon of defense. Learn how to craft to upgrade it to its full potential; keep it close when the darkness closes in.

Sycoforge is developing Return to Nangrim as a VR-compatible game. This means the teams' approach is to enable seamless switching in and out of VR at any time during the gameplay experience. Therefore, players will not need VR equipment to get the lore-heavy fantasy adventure experience, but players who own equipment already can immerse themselves in VR to explore epic throne halls and mountain caves. 

Return to Nangrim is in development for PS4, PS5, Xbox One and PC (Steam), scheduled for Q1 2022.