Exciting news for fans of dotAGE! Michele Pirovano, the creative mind behind this captivating micro city builder roguelike game, is gearing up to expand its universe with fresh content. Set to launch in early 2025, the anticipated DLC named “Folkways” will be introducing an array of new features to enhance your gaming experience. Players can look forward to the arrival of new Pipfolks, innovative mechanics, intriguing buildings, and even more surprises.
In advance of this big release, the game has just rolled out the 1.5 “Beaver Update.” This update, now available on PC through Steam and on the Switch via the eShop, is a delightful addition filled with exciting new content and enhancements inspired by player feedback.
Here’s what you can expect from the latest updates and upcoming DLC:
**dotAGE: Folkways**
This upcoming DLC is going to enrich the game with the introduction of the Pipfolks. Players will have the challenge of integrating these new characters into their village, leveraging their special traits while catering to their unique needs. You’ll also encounter:
– New gameplay mechanics to manage or deal with the Pips, which can bring both helpful and bothersome elements to your village life.
– A variety of new buildings, each with their own distinctive mechanics to explore.
– The addition of three unique Elders, each presenting exclusive gameplay opportunities.
– More feline friends to enjoy!
– An expanded world with new resources, VIPs, terrains, creatures, and thrilling events that will test your strategy skills.
**The Beaver Update 1.5**
This free update for all Steam and Switch players introduces sought-after new features:
– Seeded gameplay allows you to share game seeds with friends, turning village building into a competitive challenge to see who can best withstand the Apocalypse.
– The ability to store separate player files for each Elder — now you can role-play as Santa without affecting your other saved games.
– Support has been added for multiple player profiles under the same account, allowing for more personalized gaming experiences.
In addition to all this, dotAGE is collaborating with the game Against the Storm, developed by Eremite Games. This crossover welcomes a new VIP character to dotAGE: the charming Beaver from Against the Storm, adding another layer of fun to your village building adventures.
All these developments make now an incredible time to dive into dotAGE, or jump back in if you’ve been away for a while. Maneuver through these new challenges and see how you stack up against the storm!
