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Press release:
July 26th, 2024.
V Publishing in partnership with two-man indie studio Bad Ridge Games are pleased to announce that “Mirthwood” will be launching on PC on September 11th 2024.

To celebrate, a new trailer showcasing the game’s simulated world is now available, coinciding with its spotlight at the Steam Sim Fest and ChinaJoy.

Inspired by Fable, Stardew Valley, Rimworld, and The Sims. Mirthwood is an enchanting open-world RPG Life Sim that blends genres to create something truly special. The game is designed around player agency and allowing players to choose who they want to be. With the inbuilt morality system both good and evil paths are possible creating a distinctive experience in the life sim genre.

Brian Hecox, co-founder of Bad Ridge Games, remarks:
“Developing Mirthwood has been a labor of love for our small indie team. Crafting an open-world RPG with life sim and simulation aspects is no easy feat, but launch day is just the beginning.”

“We’re eager for players to immerse themselves in a character of their own. The experience is designed around the freedom of choice, Navigate moral choices or survive in the wild carefree. Explore the path of an adventurer or choose the cozy farming life, the choices are yours.”

Mirthwood includes a main storyline, extensive side quests, random events, and ongoing simulation features. Bad Ridge Games also plans to reveal post-launch content to keep players engaged for years.

Adventurers, gardeners, socialites, and aspiring heroes or villains can wishlist Mirthwood on Steam now.

About Mirthwood
Inspired by Fable, Stardew Valley, Rimworld, and The Sims. Mirthwood is an enchanting open-world RPG Life Sim that blends genres to create something truly special. Fleeing a continent swept with war, your arrival in a new land provides a fresh start. Experience an immersive medieval fantasy world sandbox that allows you to choose who you want to be.

About Bad Ridge Games
A two-person development team from the Pacific Northwest, focused on creating immersive experiences for players. Bad Ridge Games are currently developing their debut title, Mirthwood, the upcoming medieval fantasy RPG and Life Sim Adventure.

About V Publishing
Spawned from video game marketing firm Vicarious PR in 2018. V Publishing is a games label dedicated to Strategy, Simulation, and RPG’s for PC and consoles. Please visit V Publishing for more information.