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.

Grab your axe and take a first glimpse of Nangrim.

Download the teaser now and play it today as it will only be available for the duration of Gamescom!

Players will have the chance - for a limited time only - to get a taste of the game with its strong visuals, majestic atmosphere, and epic music. The playable teaser will include questing to repair objects, gathering resources in the mines, learning to forge, and discovering some of the secrets and mysteries of Nangrim such as why the Stone Widows left the tunnels...

“We’re so excited to be sharing this playable teaser with players,” said Michela Rimensberger, CEO at Sycoforge. “This playable teaser is the first public build to be available since GDC 2019 when the core focus of the game was still on a VR walking simulator with puzzle elements. We’ve come a long way and we are thrilled to now give players the chance to experience for themselves how far the game has come and to dive into the depths of the ancient mountain city of Nangrim.”

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 Q2 2022.