Summary
- Sunderfolk, a tactical RPG, will be released on April 23, 2025, integrating mobile devices for gameplay.
- The game allows for easy sharing among players, requiring only the host to purchase the game.
- Players can use their smartphones as controllers to maneuver characters in hex-based combat on PC or consoles.
Sunderfolk, the upcoming cooperative tactical roleplaying game, now has a firm release date of April 23, 2025. Developed by studio Secret Door and published by Dreamhaven, Sunderfolk will launch on PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S, as well as Nvidia's GeForce Now service.
Smartphones and tablets are probably the most consequential tech items of the last generation, not least because of their influence on mobile gaming. The ubiquity of powerful, internet-connected devices in seemingly every person's pocket has enabled an entire class of high-end mobile titles to flourish alongside traditional consoles and PCs. These days, it's not unusual for major games like Genshin Impact and others to debut on mobile as well as on PC and home consoles, providing parity of experience regardless of platform. Lately, even the likes of Xbox and Nvidia are emphasizing mobile device game streaming via Xbox Game Pass and GeForce Now, respectively, while PlayStation boosts remote play from its consoles to PCs, phones, and terminals like the PlayStation Portal.
Sunderfolk Hands-On Preview: This New Tabletop-Inspired Video Game IP Has Advantage
Sunderfolk quickly proves itself as a worthy inheritor of tabletop and video game design, bringing out the best of both mediums.
For its part, the upcoming tactical RPG Sunderfolk is putting mobile integration at the core of the experience. The game's newest trailer sets the release date for April 23, 2025, and mixes discussion about the game's story and mechanics with shots of its mobile interface in action. Players across the PC, Xbox Series consoles, Switch, and PS5 will use their smart devices to maneuver their furry Sunderfolk heroes and unleash abilities using a bespoke app-based interface. The notion of using mobile devices as controllers comes from developer Secret Door's focus on putting cooperative play at the heart of Sunderfolk.
Sunderfolk Gets a Release Date and New Trailer
The trailer sets up the basic premise of the Sunderfolk story. Up to four players will form a party of heroes to defend the animal village of Ardyn from a threat to the Life Tree, which has sustained the village for ages. Sunderfolk uses mechanics inspired by tabletop games where players move their characters on a hex-based grid and take turns in combat. They can view their stats and deploy abilities via the app, using an interface that mimics physical cards from tabletop and collectible card games.
Notably, Sunderfolk will be easy to share, taking inspiration from games that are exclusively co-op (though the game can be played solo). Only the host of the session needs to purchase a copy, while their party members need only download the app to join a session. Players who stream their session online can even have friends join remotely via the app. With such accommodations in mind, Sunderfolk looks like a game that will be easy for groups to pick up and play with minimal fuss, a must for players looking to sustain a dedicated tactical experience over time.
- Released
- April 23, 2025
- ESRB
- E10+ For Everyone 10+ // Fantasy Violence
- Developer(s)
- Secret Door
- Publisher(s)
- Dreamhaven
- Multiplayer
- Local Co-Op
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Strategy, RPG, Tactical
