Press release

Dive Into the Depths with Draft of Darkness Sewers Update – Beta Now Available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Istanbul, Turkey – March 5, 2024 – Crawly Games, the solo indie developer based in Istanbul, is thrilled to announce the beta release of v1.2 Sewers Update for Draft of Darkness, the survival horror RPG that blends deckbuilding and roguelike dungeon exploration into a dark and engaging adventure. This update introduces a new area, challenge mode, custom mode, additional content, and localization support, enriching the game's already deep and immersive experience.


What's New in v1.2 Sewers Update?

  • Sewers Area: A brand-new, first-level area alternative to the Residence Area, offering a fresh and more challenging start with prowler enemies, zombies, acidic hazards, and traps.
  • Challenge Mode: Complete specially designed runs to earn "Challenge Gems," a new in-game currency for unlocking content in the Credits Shop.
  • Custom Mode: Create runs with custom modifiers and goals, share configurations and compete with friends.
  • New Content: Including 23+ new events, 12 new epic moves (cards), 6+ new normal enemies, 3 new bosses, and more.
  • Localization Support: Initial support for Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish, alongside English, with community-driven translations welcomed.
 

A Fresh Challenge Awaits

The Sewers Update invites players to explore the murky depths of a new starting area, offering a unique blend of challenges and rewards. With over 275+ cards, 7 heroes, 9 companion archetypes, 23 bosses, and 47 enemies, Draft of Darkness continues to offer a rich and varied gameplay experience. The addition of challenge and custom modes introduces new ways to play and compete, making each run through the procedurally generated dungeons a unique and thrilling adventure.


Join the Beta and Shape the Future

The beta release of the Sewers Update is an invitation to the community to dive in and provide feedback that will shape the final version, slated for full release on March 25, 2024. Players can expect to encounter all the new features and are encouraged to share their experiences and suggestions to refine and enhance the game.


About Draft of Darkness

Released on August 23, 2023, Draft of Darkness offers a unique mix of survival horror atmosphere, strategic card combat, and true roguelike dungeon exploration. Set in a post-apocalyptic city, the game challenges players to manage resources, recruit allies, and navigate through darkness-infested environments to uncover the story's dark secrets.


Availability

Draft of Darkness is available on Steam for $14.99/£12.79/€14.79. Players interested in participating in the beta for the v1.2 Sewers Update can access it now, with the full release coming soon.

Contact
For review inquiries and more information: info@crawlygames.com

Useful Links
Draft of Darkness Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1380650/Draft_of_Darkness/
Crawley Games Website: https://crawlygames.com/
Draft of Darkness Press Kit: https://crawlygames.com/presskit/draft-of-darkness/index.html
Draft of Darkness Trailer: https://youtu.be/Nv6gMfPYQWA
Crawley Games Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrawlyGames