Summary

  • Dredge, a horror fishing game, is expanding to Android and iOS on December 18.
  • The game involves navigating the dangers of the ocean while upgrading one's ship.
  • The mobile port release will include the full game, but it is unclear if DLC will be included.

A Black Salt Games developer announced upcoming Android and iOS ports for Dredge, the critically acclaimed eldritch horror fishing game from 2023. Since its release, Dredge has 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 the best horror games to come out of 2023, Dredge is 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 that Dredge is a cozy if somewhat bizarre title, the world of Dredge is 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 the many secrets hiding throughout the game world.

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Dredge Coming to Mac & Mobile on December 18

Dredge is notably available on a wide variety of platforms and was even added to the PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup back in May. But developer Joel Mason revealed the studio still has plans for the title. On Twitter, Mason revealed Dredge was 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 whether Dredge's Iron Rig and Pale Reach DLCs 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 upcoming live-action film adaptation of Dredge. The movie itself is being produced through a partnership with Story Kitchen, which also previously produced both of the beloved Sonic the Hedgehog films and the upcoming third film.

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Top Critic Avg: 82 /100 Critics Rec: 89%
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Released
March 31, 2023
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Use of Tobacco
Developer(s)
Black Salt Games
Publisher(s)
Team17
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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.

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Unity
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Adventure
How Long To Beat
10 Hours
PS Plus Availability
Extra & Premium
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Strong