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PARIS (Jan. 15, 2025) – Publisher The Arcade Crew (The Last Spell, Infernax) and developer Sleepy Mill Studio today released the playable debut for Drop Duchy, a refreshing strategy rougelite hybrid where territories are built and claimed one geometric block at a time, while confirming the game’s full release for April 2025 . Drop Duchy is an inventive mashup of classic block-dropping gameplay with land and settlement building (a “duchy” is a territory owned by a duke or duchess).
Today’s gameplay trailer spotlights Drop Duchy’s distinct gameplay loop, where lands are cunningly built by placing blocks carrying forests, fertile plains, rivers and more. Clever arrangements earn the types of warriors best suited to overwhelm the opposing forces ahead, while also amassing precious resources vital for your sprouting dominion. Strengthen your territory by unlocking abilities or buffs from Drop Duchy’s collection of 110 cards, building your own unique deck fit for a ruler and ensuring each run feels fresh.
See the full gameplay trailer here:
Drop Duchy Demo Content:
- Lead the playable The Duchy faction (the full game will include three factions, each with their own special advantages suited for varied playstyles)
- Expand your realm through Drop Duchy’s full first act, thoughtfully placing distinct terrain pieces and structures, and earning enough resources to prepare your forces to storm through their opposition
- Two difficulty settings and a comprehensive tutorial
- A climatic boss fight against The Wall, standing as a final test of strategic might
- Three Steam achievements to celebrate the land’s most proactive rulers
- A delightful maquette-inspired aesthetic upholding a cheery sense of adventure
The intuitive, puzzle-esque nature of placing pieces makes Drop Duchy’s rewarding complexity welcoming to all. Well-played rounds lead a kingdom’s forces to branching, decision-packed routes in a grand march to storm an enemy fortress. Unlock upgrades and modifiers in the form of cards, gaining new bonus-granting structures, boosts to soldier recruitment & resource gathering, and other perks through deep deck customization. New factions and modifiers await the most formidable leaders, keeping Drop Duchy’s gameplay loop of block-stacking, deck customization, and decision making constantly exciting in challenge and opportunity.
To stack up the latest updates on Drop Duchy, follow @TheArcadeCrew, wishlist the game on Steam, and visit https://store.steampowered.com/app/2525310/Drop_Duchy/.
About The Arcade Crew
With a gameplay first approach and high-quality focus, The Arcade Crew produces and publishes awesome indie and innovative games from creative teams from around the world.
The Crew’s iconic projects include Blazing Chrome and Vengeful Guardian Moonrider from JoyMasher, Infernax from Berzerk Studios and Young Souls from 1P2P. The Crew is working on several new games for 2025 and beyond.
Join the Crew at http://www.thearcadecrew.com.
About Sleepy Mill Studio
Founded in Paris by a former lead game designer at Ubisoft Paris, Sleepy Mill Studio is passionate about creating original games that balance a depth in play with approachable mechanics and a manageable scope. Sleepy Mill Studio is currently developing its debut title Drop Duchy, which blends familiar block stacking gameplay with elements of strategy, looping roguelite play and resource management.
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