Extra slack within the line

Team17 has revealed the roadmap to Black Salt Video games’ indie darling, Dredge, that continues via to the top of the 12 months. Whereas many additions could possibly be thought of “small,” it can conclude with paid DLC on the finish of the 12 months.

First up, we’ve received map markers. I didn’t even notice they weren’t already within the recreation. I suppose I simply didn’t want them so exhausting that I by no means seemed to see in the event that they have been there.

Subsequent up is a characteristic I all the time respect: a photograph mode. It’s all the time good having the ability to arrange the proper visible. You’ll get this means from a personality within the recreation and may then use it to search out new wildlife to snap images of. As a part of this replace, you’ll be capable of flip off the aggressive conduct of sure sea monsters. Whereas I really feel like vulnerability is type of central to the horror of Dredge, will probably be useful for anybody who simply needs to discover with out being harrowed.

In Q3, the Dredge group might be including boat customization. As soon as once more, I didn’t essentially search for this whereas taking part in, however I all the time love new methods to get inventive. It will come within the type of paint schemes and flags.

Life at sea

Lastly, on the finish of the 12 months, Black Salt Video games will launch paid DLC for Dredge. The DLC will focus on a mysterious company often called Ironhaven. Whereas they declare to be merely investing in drilling operations to revitalize the world’s cities and settlements, their precise targets appear rather more sinister. Nonetheless, you’ll be aiding them with increase their amenities whereas uncovering their secrets and techniques.

Whereas I wasn’t in love with Dredge, I respect it thematically. The paid DLC appears sort of cool, and I is likely to be prepared to test it out when it lastly drops on the finish of the 12 months.

In the event you haven’t dropped anchor on Dredge, it’s out there on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Sequence X|S, and Swap.