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Press release:
November 6th, 2024]
The Oceanside-based (CA, the US) indie gamea publisher V Publishing and Pacific Northwest-based (the US) indie game developer Bad Ridge Games, today announced with great joy and thrill that their medieval fantasy RPG/life-sim adventure “Mirthwood”, is now available for PC via Steam.

Gear up for Mirthwood—the adventure begins today on November 6th. Inspired by beloved titles like Fable, Stardew Valley, and Rimworld, Mirthwood transports you to a world brimming with endless possibilities. Embark on quests, forge relationships, and shape your destiny in a vibrant, open world where every choice impacts your journey.

Mirthwood is a captivating open-world RPG Life Sim where adventure and creativity intertwine. As a survivor fleeing a war-torn continent, you’ll find solace and a fresh start in this enchanting land. Build your dream homestead, explore diverse regions, engage in thrilling battles, and shape the world around you. Experience an immersive sandbox that allows you to choose who you want to be.

Mirthwood instills a captivating sense of adventure while allowing you to choose your own path through its expansive world. Mirthwood is now available on Steam for $24.99! To celebrate launch, players can take advantage of a 10% discount. Follow the game on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and V Publishing on YouTube, and join the official Discord channel to stay up-to-date.

Key Features:

Cultivate Your Homestead: Build a farm, plant and harvest crops, rear animals, and upgrade your facilities to craft items and gear.

Explore the Freelands: This open world comprises six diverse regions and three distinct towns, with much to discover. Travel on foot or by mount through mystical forests to boggy swamps.

Brawl and Skirmish: Take up a sword or prepare your bow in real-time combat. Mirthwood pits you against various enemies. Find and equip various loot and hunt down rare, powerful items.

Be Who You Want To Be: Your skills improve through your actions. By performing these actions, you’ll gain access to skill cards that you can equip and unlock powerful modifiers. Will you choose to be a lovable rogue or a sword-swinging master farmer?

A Fully Simulated Realm: Mirthwood is a fully simulated world and economy where NPCs go about their daily lives. Your choices impact the world and shape events.

Embrace Your Sense of Adventure: embark on quests, encounter dynamic events, and investigate mysteries across the world.

Mix and Mingle: Meet and befriend (or insult) any NPC, and unlock new social interactions as your relationships and reputation grow. You can also recruit companions and pets to take with you on your journey.

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.