Summary
A Black Salt Games developer announced upcoming Android and iOS ports forDredge, the critically acclaimed eldritch horror fishing game from 2023. Since its release,Dredgehas steadily cultivated a sizable following with its atmospheric gameplay and thalassophobia-inducing world design. Now, fans of the game will soon be able to take the horror RPG adventure title with them wherever they go.
Widely credited as one of thebest horror games to come out of 2023,Dredgeis a single-player horror fishing game, where players take control of a lone fisherman and his trusty trawler. While first impressions might lead newcomers to believe thatDredgeis a cozy if somewhat bizarre title, the world ofDredgeis one filled with incredible danger. Sea monsters will regularly emerge from the depths to attack any unfortunate vessel. Players will additionally have to continuously sell their catches to earn money to upgrade their ship, complete quests, and learn how to venture out into the deep ocean to discover themany secretshiding throughout the game world.
Dredge Coming to Mac & Mobile on December 18
Dredgeis notably available on a wide variety of platforms and was even added to thePS Plus Extra and Premium lineupback in May. But developer Joel Mason revealed the studio still has plans for the title. On Twitter, Mason revealedDredgewas scheduled for release on Mac, iOS and Android on December 18, with the developer additionally sharing screenshots of the App Store page for the upcoming port. Mason also confirmed iOS and Mac users will have the opportunity to play a demo version of the game and try it out before committing their wallets to a full purchase. iOS and Mac users also have the option of pre-ordering the game, though Google Play Store users will have to wait a bit longer as the studio is currently dealing with some issues with the platform.
The Dredge Mobile Port Might Feature DLCs
Mason did not include details regarding whetherDredge’sIron RigandPale ReachDLCs would be included with the Android and iOS versions, though the developer notably claimed the mobile ports would feature the full game. Nonetheless, it remains unclear if the DLCs will be packaged with the initial purchase of the game or if Black Salt Games plans on implementing in-app purchases similar to the game’s Steam and console versions.
While fans of the franchise will likely be thrilled with the mobile ports for the beloved fishing game, they’re also eagerly awaiting news regarding the upcominglive-action film adaptation ofDredge. The movie itself is being produced through a partnership with Story Kitchen, which also previously produced both of the belovedSonic the Hedgehogfilms and the upcoming third film.
Dredge
WHERE TO PLAY
Captain your fishing trawler to explore a collection of remote isles, and their surrounding depths, to see what lies below. Sell your catch to the locals and complete quests to learn more about each area’s troubled past. Outfit your boat with better equipment to trawl deep-sea trenches and navigate to far-off lands, but keep an eye on the time. You might not like what finds you in the dark…Starting from your new home in the remote archipelago, ‘The Marrows’, take to the water and scour the depths for curious collectables and over 125 deep sea denizens. Explore each area while completing quests and visiting neighbouring island regions – each with their own unique opportunities, inhabitants, and secrets.
