Countdown To Release - 15th October 2024

Drova: Forsaken Kin

Genre: Pixel Art Action-RPG

Price: 24.99$ / 24.99€

Platforms: PC/Switch/PS4/5/XB

Release Date:15th October 2024

 

After many years in development, DROVA, the grim and atmospheric Pixel RPG,  set in a mystic celtic world, is finally lined up for release on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on 15th October 2024. Coming from Deck13/Spotlight it heralds another celebrated release.

ENTER The Brutal Open World Which Will Welcome New Travellers!

Mini Developer Interview - An Insight

Christian Sandkämper/CEO / Just2D

• Please, in a couple of lines, give the readers an overview, insight and backdrop story to the game!

In search of a better life, the player ends up in the legendary otherworld of Drova. Unfortunately, this world proves to be increasingly hostile and dangerous. Apart from wild animals and monstrous creatures, there are feuds between the inhabitants of Drova, which escalate more and more...

• What are the overall tasks and ongoing objectives gamers have to face?

The most important thing is that the players look after themselves. It's easy to end up face down in the dirt. As the game progresses, you will need to join one of the factions as they will provide you with better equipment and teachers to help you become more powerful.

• Who does the player assume and name some of the factions he must face and battle?

Players create their own character and end up in Drova, more or less by accident. There they encounter strange and aggressive wildlife, both above and below ground. Plus, there are the remnants of an ancient civilisation whose ruins are full of secrets... and even more otherworldly horrors. That is apart from all the bandits and other inhabitants out to get you.

• Many years in the making -  has the team achieved all their goals, especially technically!?

As students, we started with a dream - to create an open-world role-playing game. Pretty ambitious for a first project, but we did it. After developing a first demo to show our vision of Drova, we formed a company, found a publisher, moved into the office and... here we are, with a finished game!

• What qualities mark Drova as a must play game for RPG fans?

In Drova, the entire world has been handcrafted and offers many opportunities for adventure, treasures, exciting battles and interesting people. Your choices really do matter and the world reacts to you and your actions. Everyone in Drova also has a unique name, a daily routine and a story about why they are in Drova.

• Could you give a short insight into the combat system - the weapons and magic.

While Drova has an old school approach to its RPGness, the combat system is quite modern. With a stance system, buffs and debuffs, traps and consumables, physical and weapon abilities, as well as magical powers, players have many tools at their disposal to take on a wide variety of enemies.

• What do you hope action rpg gamers will take away from playing Drova?

As well as having a great time starting out as a total wimp and progressing to become Drova's strongest fighter, the game's haunting narrative offers plenty of opportunities to leave a lasting emotional impression.

• With the game completed, what aspect of the game is the team most proud of?

Creating an original RPG with tons of side content, different options, hidden interactions and secrets, many different playstyles and builds as our first project, while actually also releasing a solid version of our game!

A Celtic, Crude & Otherworldly Adventure

About Just2D

Just2D is an independent video game studio founded in Magdeburg in 2021 by four passionate people. The team is growing and currently working on their first title, Drova - Forsaken Kin. Drova – Forsaken Kin is supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Aktion on the basis of a decision by the German Bundestag.

About Deck13 Spotlight

Deck13 Interactive is one of Germany's leading developers. Based in Frankfurt, the passionate team develops award-winning, large-scale productions for consoles and PC. With Deck13 Spotlight the team has also established a publishing service that helps independent developers bring their projects to wider audiences.