Press release

Eydigard Demo Now Live for Steam Next Fest!

Shapeshift, Explore, and Reclaim the Cursed Lands of Post-Plague Norway

Narvik, Norway – February 24, 2025 - Frostisen Studio announces that the Eydigard demo is now available as part of Steam Next Fest. The demo offers players a first look at Eydigard, a cooperative RPG inspired by Norwegian and Sámi folklore, featuring shapeshifting, exploration, and supernatural battles.
 

The demo allows players to experience the game's core mechanics, including transformation into powerful animals, reclaiming cursed farmsteads, and uncovering the mysteries of post-plague Norway.

A Unique Blend of Folklore and Strategy

In Eydigard, players explore a world shaped by mythology and history, using strategic shapeshifting and cooperative teamwork to overcome dangerous foes and lift ancient curses. Inspired by the exploration-driven gameplay of The Witcher 3 and the cooperative survival mechanics of Valheim, the game combines storytelling, discovery, and dynamic challenges in an immersive RPG experience.
 

Key Features:
  • Shapeshifting Combat – Transform into a bear, wolf, or lynx, each with distinct abilities for combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving.

  • Co-op and Solo Play – Play solo or in cooperative multiplayer with up to five players.

  • Rich Folklore Setting – Journey through a handcrafted world inspired by Norwegian and Sámi mythology, filled with legendary creatures and lost settlements.

  • Dynamic Challenges – Cleanse cursed lands, rebuild settlements, and navigate branching quests that evolve based on player choices.

  • Immersive Exploration – Discover a richly detailed world with minimal handholding, rewarding observation and strategic thinking.


Developer Livestreams at Steam Next Fest

Throughout Steam Next Fest, Frostisen Studio will host developer livestreams, offering gameplay insights, discussions on the game's world, and its cultural inspirations.


About Frostisen Studio

Based in Northern Norway, Frostisen Studio is an independent game developer dedicated to creating immersive experiences that celebrate Scandinavian folklore and culture. Their debut title, Eydigard, blends authentic mythology with strategic gameplay, delivering a haunting and atmospheric RPG.

 

Links

Press Kit - https://www.eydigard.com/projects-6

Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2472010/Eydigard/

Website - https://www.eydigard.com/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Eydigard

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@eydigard

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eydigard/

Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Eydigard/

X - https://x.com/Eydigard