Sunderfolk brings up to four players around an enchanting shared-screen experience that rewards thoughtful teamwork and, like the best tabletop games, inspires creativity and camaraderie.
Sunderfolk features an unfolding narrative that takes the intrepid adventuring party on a quest through the Sunderlands—starting in Arden, their idyllic hometown village, which they’ve been enlisted to save. As they battle their way through the mines, wilderness, and labyrinths of the game’s vibrant world, players will encounter colorful characters, discover hidden secrets, and develop new collaborative strategies for defeating their enemies.
Each player will pick one of the six classes (Arcanist, Bard, Berserker, Pyromancer, Ranger, and Rogue), and together, you'll venture out into the Sunderlands and engage in turn-based tactical combat. During combat, there is no set player turn order, so your strategy can adapt in a moment's notice to react to the conditions of the battlefield. With new enemies appearing at every turn, it's up to your party to find the best approach to each mission.
Between missions, players will return to Arden and help improve the village. You'll unlock and upgrade different local vendors, build relationships with other Sunderfolk to earn rewards, and outfit your characters with new Skills, Weapons, Trinkets, and more.
Using their phone or tablet as a controller (free mobile app is required to play the game) for the onscreen action, players will face down fearsome monsters, manage their inventory of card-based items and skills, and interact with merchants and other characters inhabiting the Sunderlands. No elaborate setup, rulebooks, or materials are needed; Sunderfolk introduces a streamlined alternative to the traditional tabletop-gaming experience and makes playing and having fun together more accessible than ever.
Your goal, as the heroes of Arden, is to protect the town and its Brightshard from the corruption of shadowstone and defeat the threats from the surrounding Sunderlands.
Dreamhaven development studio Secret Door announced Sunderfolk will launch for PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on April 23, 2025, for $49.99 USD.
Future heroes of the Sunderlands can wishlist the game now on Steam, the PlayStation®Store, Xbox, and the Nintendo eShop.
Players eager to try the game can play the free, exclusive First Look Demo on the NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming service, available today through April 7.
Sunderfolk's First Look Demo showcases the game's early experience with all playable characters unlocked. Players can replay the demo to experiment with different character combinations and gameplay strategies. Be among the first to try it with NVIDIA GeForce NOW. To access the demo, players can simply create a membership with NVIDIA GeForce NOW and launch Sunderfolk, along with the Sunderfolk mobile app to use as the game’s controller. Signing up for an NVIDIA GeForce NOW membership is free–no paid membership is required to play Sunderfolk’s First Look Demo.
“As longstanding tabletop gaming fans, we at Secret Door know all too well how difficult it can be to get new players together for a shared experience. Learning rules, perceived complexity, and setup times can create challenges for playing with our loved ones," said Chris Sigaty, studio head of Secret Door. “Our goal with Sunderfolk is to leverage modern technology to make game night something everyone can enjoy.”
“At its core, Sunderfolk is about the joy of playing together–laughter, strategy, and making memories,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Dreamhaven. “Just like the tabletop games that inspired it, Sunderfolk creates lasting bonds between friends and family with each session. There is something for everyone to enjoy in the game, whether you consider yourself a seasoned player or someone who’s along for the ride. We look forward to watching your journey unfold in the Sunderlands when Sunderfolk launches on April 23.”
Key Features:
- Rediscover Game Night: The best adventures are meant to be shared. Up to four can play Sunderfolk, either in person or virtually, with each player’s phone or tablet serving as a seamless interface for character management and controlling the action on the TV or local/streamed monitor screen—a new spin on the classic game night experience.
- Answer the Call to Adventure: Choose to play as one of six distinctive heroes (Arcanist, Bard, Berserker, Pyromancer, Ranger, Rogue), each with their own strategic role and passive ability. The heroes can be tailored and customized with weapons, armor, items, and skills as they level up, creating a powerful and well-rounded party equipped to overcome the challenges ahead.
- Step Into a New World: Sunderfolk takes place in a handcrafted fantasy setting full of imaginative locations, exotic creatures, and eccentric characters. Dark forces are emerging from the Sunderlands and threatening Arden, and it falls to the players to protect the peaceful village and its inhabitants. Arden serves as a base of operations that expands with new shops and services as players progress through the game. Return to Arden between missions to upgrade vendors for new items and equipment, and befriend the townsfolk to gain rewards.
- Put Your Tactics to the Test: In combat, players must strategize on positioning and turn order, selecting from their deck of Skill Cards to execute movements and attacks and use items. Luck is also involved, with Fate Cards played every turn that can impact their effectiveness. As they complete missions, players gain experience and rewards, gradually unlocking ways to customize their decks. The key to victory is understanding the strengths of the heroes and collaborating on a strategy based on the battle map and monsters in play.
Scanning a QR code on your TV/monitor will take you to the free Sunderfolk phone app (on both iOS and Android), which will transform your phone or tablet into your controller, hand of cards, rulebook, inventory, and more. Friends and family can learn to play quickly, since all the information they need will be in the palm of their hand.
Sunderfolk is coming to PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on April 23, 2025.
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