Rediscover the magic of the 9th Dawn series with this complete re-imagining of the original game. Dive head-first into a massive 2.5D open world. Explore 45 new dungeons in top-down or first-person view, craft weapons, raise pets, play a deck-building card game, and take down the Castle of Maltyr!
“A Fresh Take on a classic saga.”
– GamingLyfe.com
– GamingLyfe.com
9th Dawn Remake OUT NOW on Steam – Plus the First Novel Set in the 9th Dawn Universe, The Book of Nameless
SHEFFIELD, England – Sept. 25, 2024 – Valorware, the crafty indie studio founded by British dev Tom Au, today announced the worldwide launch of 9th Dawn Remake – a full reimagining of the original 9th Dawn title. The latest installment in the 9th Dawn series delivers everything fans have been asking for … and then some. Bring a friend along with online co-op and 2-player local co-op. Explore and do battle in first-person, go (hardcore) fishing – and revisit favorite locations … or stumble on new ones!
The Book of Nameless – the first novel in the 9th Dawn universe – is also launching today on Steam. This 170-page work by author L.R. Gaunt is set 100 years before the events of 9th Dawn. Featuring characters from the series – as well as never-before-seen storylines – the book takes readers alongside Fen Greenbelt and Rena the Teamaster as they battle dragons, goblins, and unknown forces to save the kingdom of Montelorne …
“I’m super proud of this one,” says Tom Au, founder and solo developer at Valorware. “9th Dawn Remake is the game I wish I had made all those years ago, a proper start to the 9th Dawn saga. This release is special in many ways … starting with the addition of online co-op. This was a real challenge, and I’m sure fans will appreciate it. Also, there is now an official 9th Dawn novel that is basically a prequel to the whole series. I had a lot of fun collaborating with author L.R. Gaunt and can’t wait to hear what fans think!”
More Than a New Coat of Paint
Like the original game, 9th Dawn Remake is a truly massive open world RPG – where dedicated (and curious!) players can spend 200+ hours completing the main and side quests, collecting rare loot, and raising monster pets. Bursting at the seams with dungeon-crawling hijinks, 9th Dawn Remake lovingly riffs on the original 9th Dawn game – revamping the combat and streamlining quests to deliver a novel, exhilarating 9th Dawn experience. The game has also been localized into French, Spanish, German, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Brazilian Portuguese!
9th Dawn Remake – New Features
- New 2.5D graphics
- Completely remade dungeons with bigger maps
- Sprites cleaned and reworked with improved animation
- Rewritten story and quests
- Online and 2-player local co-op
- Combat replaced with more fluid, action-based gameplay
- First-person mode added
- Two big mini-games included: Fishing Survivors, a bullet-heaven fishing game – and Deck Rock, a deck-building card game
In the comedic fishing mini-game Fishing Survivors, the amount of fish players defeat directly affects the fishing yield – making for a fun time with the fishies. Fishing Survivors also features a number of different missions that are locked behind overworld map exploration – along with a couple of extra worm warriors to unlock.
Players can also enjoy Deck Rock – a deck-building card mini-game that was inspired by Slay the Spire and Roguebook. Taking control of medieval paper champions, players are tasked with beating game dungeons using the maps found in the main campaign. This turn-based strategy game provides countless hours of fun while players unlock all cards, level up paper champions, and complete dungeons.
Key Features
- Massive Open World: Explore more than 45 new hand-crafted dungeons – each brimming with deadly creatures and loot.
- Design Your Build: Unlock spells and abilities, assign attribute points, and upgrade your equipment.
- Raise Monster Pets: Hatch friendly creatures from eggs and raise them into powerful allies.
- Side Quests: Aid the villages of Montelorne by partaking in a range of side quests.
- Loot & Prizes: Collect a vast amount of loot and fill your collecting journals for rewards.
- Craft the Best: Forge weapons, brew potions, and upgrade your weapons to become a champion!
- Fishing Survivors Mini-Game: Take control of powerful worm warriors and survive deadly waves of enemy fish.
- Deck Rock Mini-Game: Collect maps, level up your card champions, and create an epic deck.
Pricing & Availability
Now available, 9th Dawn Remake is on Steam for only $9.91 – 38% off. On October 9 (two weeks after launch), the game will return to its retail price of $15.99.
The Book of Nameless (PDF) is also on sale for $3.99 (20% off) and will return to its retail price of $4.99 on October 9.
A special bundle containing both 9th Dawn Remake and The Book of Nameless is available for $11.89 (15% off the sale price of the game and book). The bundle will also return to its retail price of $17.83 (15% off full price of game and book) on October 9.
The game’s official OST will be available on September 27 – initially on sale for $3.49 (30% off) and returning to its retail price of $4.99 on October 11.
9th Dawn Remake:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1550180/9th_Dawn_Remake
The Book of Nameless:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3151950
Bundle (game and book):
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/45196
OST:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3228340
Assets
Launch Trailer
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V5phV-QCf4
Launch Trailer (non-English languages)
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/kvif9bd1fneql4uhho2dg/AGwvKkPdlAum-vIgl_jSiQs?rlkey=2sz0piddzf4adjta6aykpv9jb&dl=0
Screenshots & Logos
IMGUR
https://imgur.com/a/CsoQors
Social Media
Facebook – http://facebook.com/valorware
Twitter – https://twitter.com/valorware
Instagram – http://instagram.com/valorware
Threads – https://www.threads.net/@valorware
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/Valorware
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/valorware
Reddit – https://www.reddit.com/r/9thDawn
Discord – https://discord.gg/mRQKpb3
Forum – http://9thdawn.freeforums.net
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/valorware-ltd
Bluesky: http://valorware.bsky.social
Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@valorware
About Valorware
Valorware is a UK-based game development and publishing company led by developer Tom Au that is focused on producing content-rich RPGs. In addition to 9th Dawn Remake, Valorware has released Valkyrie Champions, Throne Quest Deluxe, and the 9th Dawn series. To learn more about Valorware, please visit http://valorware.com.
Valorware’s 9th Dawn Remake Announced – Featuring New 2.5D Visuals, First-Person Mode, Revamped Quests & Two Magical Mini-Games
Coming soon to Steam
SHEFFIELD, England – April 24, 2024 – Valorware, the crafty indie studio founded by British dev Tom Au, is returning to the first game in the 9th Dawn saga with 9th Dawn Remake. A full reimagining of the original 9th Dawn title, 9th Dawn Remake is filled with surprising upgrades such as 2.5D graphics, a first-person mode – and even 2-player local co-op, allowing friends to play through the entire game together.
Like the original title, 9th Dawn Remake is a truly massive open world RPG – where dedicated (and curious!) players can spend 200+ hours completing the main quest and side quests, collecting rare loot, and raising monster pets. Bursting at the seams with dungeon-crawling hijinks, 9th Dawn Remake lovingly riffs on the original 9th Dawn game – revamping the combat and streamlining quests to deliver a novel, exhilarating 9th Dawn experience.
9th Dawn Remake – New Features
- New 2.5D graphics
- Completely remade dungeons with bigger maps
- Sprites cleaned and reworked with improved animation
- Rewritten story and quests
- Combat replaced with more fluid, action-based gameplay
- First-person mode added
- Two big mini-games included:
- Fishing Survivors, a bullet-heaven fishing game
- Deck Rock, a deck-building card game
In the comedic fishing mini-game Fishing Survivors, the amount of fish players defeat directly affects the fishing yield – making for a fun time with the fishies. Fishing Survivors also features a number of different missions to complete that are locked behind overworld map exploration – along with a couple of extra worm warriors to unlock.
Players can also enjoy Deck Rock – a deck-building card mini-game that was inspired by Slay the Spire and Roguebook. Taking control of medieval paper champions, players are tasked with beating game dungeons using the maps found in the main campaign. This turn-based strategy game provides countless hours of fun while players unlock all cards, level up paper champions, and complete dungeons.
“The original 9th Dawn was my first finished game, after eight previous failed attempts at making an RPG – which is the reason it’s called 9th Dawn,” says Tom Au, founder and solo developer at Valorware. “Since it was my first game, the quality was fairly of-its-time and didn’t really capture my original vision. It also had its fair share of unresolved bugs! The state of the original 9th Dawn game has bothered me for years, and I always had plans to remake it. Now 12 years later – after many more game releases, including the successful 9th Dawn III – I was ready to take on the remake. I’ve finally managed to finish it and give it the love that it deserves.”
Key Features
- Massive Open World: Explore more than 45 new hand-crafted dungeons – each brimming with deadly creatures and loot.
- Design Your Build: Unlock spells and abilities, assign attribute points, and upgrade your equipment.
- Raise Monster Pets: Hatch friendly creatures from eggs and raise them into powerful allies.
- Side Quests: Aid the villages of Montelorne by partaking in a range of side quests.
- Loot & Prizes: Collect a vast amount of loot and fill your collecting journals for rewards.
- Craft the Best: Forge weapons, brew potions, and upgrade your weapons to become a champion!
- Fishing Survivors Mini-Game: Take control of powerful worm warriors and survive deadly waves of enemy fish.
- Deck Rock Mini-Game: Collect maps, level up your card champions, and create an epic deck.
Availability
9th Dawn Remake will launch on Steam later this year. Pricing is yet to be determined. Wishlist the game at:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1550180/9th_Dawn_Remake
Assets
Teaser Trailer
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prvr97pAxYg
Screenshots & Logos
IMGUR
https://imgur.com/a/BuErlKf
Social Media
Facebook – http://facebook.com/valorware
Twitter – https://twitter.com/valorware
Instagram – http://instagram.com/valorware
Threads – https://www.threads.net/@valorware
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/Valorware
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/valorware
Reddit – https://www.reddit.com/r/9thDawn
Discord – https://discord.gg/mRQKpb3
Forum – http://9thdawn.freeforums.net
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/valorware-ltd
Bluesky: http://valorware.bsky.social
Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@valorware
About Valorware
Valorware is a UK-based game development and publishing company led by developer Tom Au that is focused on producing content-rich RPGs. In addition to 9th Dawn Remake, Valorware has released Valkyrie Champions, Throne Quest Deluxe, and the 9th Dawn series. To learn more about Valorware, please visit http://valorware.com.
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