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Press release:
Thursday, 16th November 2023.
The Wakefield-based (the UK) indie games publisher/developer Team 17 and Christchurch-based (New Zealand) indie games developer Black Salt Games, are today very happy and proud to announce that they have just released the “Pale Reach” expansion for their multi-award-winning indie fishing adventure “DREDGE“ (the said expansion is available right now for PC and consoles via digital stores for £5.99/US $5.99/€5.99).

In DREDGE: The Pale Reach, players can explore a brand-new biome in the world of DREDGE which will require additional equipment, including the new and formidable ‘icebreaker’ attachment, to break through its frozen bergs.

Players looking to uncover all the secrets of The Pale Reach will need to trawl its freezing depths and traverse its crystalline canyons while following in the footsteps of a doomed expedition lost to time.

Avid oceanographers will also be able to cast a line or drop a pot to hunt 11 new fish and crab species and their aberrated counterparts while purchasing blocks of ice to help prolong the value of their most valuable catches.

From today, Steam players looking to add even more flair to their fishing in DREDGE can enable Razer Chroma™ RGB and help bring dynamic lighting to even the darkest expedition out on the open seas.

DREDGE’s second paid expansion, ‘The Iron Rig’, is set to arrive in early-2024.

DREDGE Key Features:

Unravel a Mystery: Captain your fishing trawler across a collection of remote islands, each with its own inhabitants to meet, wildlife to discover, and stories to unearth

Dredge the Depths: Scour the sea for hidden treasures and complete quests to gain access to strange new abilities, including the camera to unlock the new Photo Mode

Study Your Craft: Research special equipment and upgrade your boat’s capabilities to gain access to rare fish and valuable deep-sea curios

Fish to Survive: Sell your discoveries to the locals to learn more about each area, and upgrade your boat to reach even more secluded locations

Fight the Unfathomable: Strengthen your mind and use your abilities to survive trips out on the water after dark.

DREDGE is developed by Black Salt Games and is available to purchase now on Steam, GOG, at the Nintendo eShop, at the PlayStation®Store, and at the Microsoft Store. Deluxe versions are available at retail and digitally. For more information, like DREDGE on Facebook, follow the game on X, and join the community over on Discord.

About Black Salt Games
Black Salt Games is a small indie studio from Christchurch, New Zealand driven by a love for video games. The team’s debut title DREDGE and first paid expansion DREDGE: The Pale Reach’ are available now on Steam, GOG, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Visit www.DREDGE.game for more information.

About Team17 Digital
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise. Visit  www.team17.com for more info.