Drop Duchy, a refreshing, strategic twist on classic block-stacking gameplay from publisher The Arcade Crew (The Last Spell, Infernax) and developer Sleepy Mill Studio, showcased an informative and eye-catching new gameplay video during the Convergence Games Showcase today, highlighting what players can expect from this stylish genre hybrid when the anticipated title hits Steam in early 2025.
Today’s trailer showcases Drop Duchy’s innovative, but familiar, iconic puzzle gameplay and strategic resource management players will need to master. Explore new terrains, discover new cards, and master new mechanics during each run as you strategize your way to becoming the strongest kingdom in the realm. Drop Duchy’s move to early 2025 allows the team more time to add additional content and features to the game ahead of its official launch.
In Drop Duchy, an array of distinctly useful block types present an opportunity to expand your realm, obtain precious resources, and rally your forces in a march to storm enemy keeps. Cleverly place blocks of terrain and manmade structures, capitalizing on synergies like positioning a farm next to fertile plains to create wide-reaching farmlands. Once your army is assembled, set forth to conquer neighboring lands and expand your rule.
As you fortify your domain, new blocks can be obtained through deckbuilder-style customization, offering unique perks and enhancements for your structures and soldier recruitment. Customize the deck to best suit your strategy, choosing from more than 80 unique cards while helping your fledgling realm flourish.
New factions and modifiers await the most formidable leaders, keeping Drop Duchy’s gameplay loop of block stacking, deck customization, and decision making fresh in challenge and opportunity. A delightful, maquette-inspired aesthetic adds charm to Drop Duchy’s moment-to-moment action, upholding a cheery sense of adventure. Regardless of the battles and scenarios at hand, Drop Duchy’s challenge constantly feels exciting and packed with possibility.
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