Publisher Team17 and developer Black Salt Games have announced the release date for DREDGE on Switch.

DREDGE is a fishing adventure game set in a world based on the works of  H. P. Lovecraft, and has players helm a fishing trawler in a remote sea, catching fish and hauling wreckage while also uncovering the strange and unsettling mysteries lurking in the deep sea. It is due to release on March 30th 2023 for Switch and other platforms.

Check out the trailer below:

About

Captain your fishing trawler to explore a collection of remote isles, and their surrounding depths, to see what lies below. Sell your catch to the locals and complete quests to learn more about each area’s troubled past. Outfit your boat with better equipment to trawl deep-sea trenches and navigate to far-off lands, but keep an eye on the time. You might not like what finds you in the dark…

• Explore the Islands and Discover their Secrets – Starting from your new home in the remote archipelago, “The Marrows,” take to the water and scour the depths for curious collectables and over 125 deep sea denizens. Explore each area while completing quests and visiting neighboring island regions—each with their own unique opportunities, inhabitants, and secrets.
• Dredge the Depths – Someone wants you to dig up the past, but can you trust them and will it ever be enough?
• Beware the Fog – Danger is everywhere, so watch for sharp rocks and shallow reefs, though the biggest threats of all lurk within the fog that cloaks the night-time seas…

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
• 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.

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