Dark fantasy strategy Gord is launching Summer 2023; adds PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions

Published: 13:12, 28 April 2023
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Dark fantasy strategy Gord is launching Summer 2023; adds PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions
Gord is officially is now also coming to consoles both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Gord is officially is now also coming to consoles both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Gord is a dark fantasy strategy from former Frostpunk and The Witcher 3 developers where players control their tribe and protect it from invaders and mythical beasts.

Gord developer Covenant today released new gameplay footage for their upcoming dark fantasy strategy and confirmed that the game will also be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside PC via a previously announced Steam version.

Gord is created by a team of developers that previously worked on critically acclaimed titles such as post-apocalyptic city builder Frostpunk and one of the greatest RPGs of all time The Witcher 3

Gord still does not have a specific release date but according to the developers, it will be launching sometime in Summer 2023 on the already mentioned platforms. 

In case you're not familiar with the game, according to the developers, in Gord, players will command a tribe and embrace the ethical complexity of leadership as they shepherd their community and protect them from invaders and monstrous beasts.

Additionally, players will need to oversee their citizens' hunger, disease, and trauma, nurture their faith and train them for battle, while also expanding their settlements and embarking on a variety of life-threatening quests. 

Gord gameplay trailer

Gord key features

And here are some of the key features of Gord: 

  • Mature Dark Fantasy Adventure: Lead the people of the Tribe of the Dawn and venture deep into forbidden lands in a lore-rich, dark fantasy strategy campaign
  • Build to Survive, Conquer to Prevail: Grow your gord from humble settlement to formidable fortress while protecting your citizens from invading tribes, gruesome monsters, and mysterious powers that lurk within the surrounding woods
  • Unique Sanity System: Keep a close eye on your townsfolk as everything from illness to hunger and the death of kin can have devastating impact on their lives and well-being
  • Hand-Crafted Quests: Take on a wide variety of quests and random encounters that will lead you deep into the wilderness to hunt legendary creatures, uncover ancient secrets, and vanquish deadly scourges
  • Powerful Incantations: Unlock a variety of offensive and defensive spells to tip combat in your favour, each with custom animations and potentially gruesome results
  • Custom Scenarios mode with Procedurally Generated Levels: Take on an endless variety of challenges by creating your own scenarios. Customize your playthrough by picking a main objective, choosing your starting party, level size, number of resources, enemy types, raid intensities, and even the severity of the weather!

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