Independent developer Eldrem Studios has officially announced the action RPG *Eldrem: Kingdoms* and released a teaser trailer.
New Title from a Studio Founded by Former Ubisoft Developers
The co-founder of Eldrem Studios, the game’s developer, is Daniel George Cercheaza, a former developer at Ubisoft Bucharest in Romania who is said to have worked on *Ghost Recon Wildlands* and several titles in the *Assassin’s Creed* series, and who has approximately 20 years of industry experience.The team is described as a small group of 10 developers, including those who previously worked at Electronic Arts, Gameloft, and other companies.
The features of this game, which have now been officially announced, are as follows.
Specifications and Features of *Eldrem: Kingdoms*
It is a one-time purchase title, initially offering single-player mode, with multiplayer support planned for the future
Genre: Action RPG/Adventure
Set in an open-world fantasy setting featuring magic, monsters such as dragons, and floating islands
Players can use the power of the monsters they collect directly as their own skills and spells
Players can ride monsters and use them to carry items
You can raise monsters starting from the egg-hatching stage. Feed them, train them to strengthen them, and pass their abilities on to the next generation
The game features crafting elements, such as building your base fortress and crafting equipment
You can hire NPCs to automate the functions of your base facilities.
Features include repelling enemy attacks on your base
Monsters can also assist with base construction and repelling invading enemies
Future multiplayer features include monster sharing between players, cooperative adventures, arena battles, and guild functionality
To support ongoing development after launch, we plan to offer paid cosmetic items and convenience items. There are no “pay-to-win” elements
The development period is currently expected to be over one year
The game will first launch on PC (Epic Games Store/Steam), followed by releases on consoles and mobile.
A beta version for Kickstarter backers and PC Early Access are scheduled to launch in 2027.
Kickstarter campaign currently underway
A Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the game’s development has been underway since September 9. It reached its funding goal of $20,000 in just five hours after launch. Backers can contribute until October 7.
The full PC version of the game is available as a reward for the “Knight of Eldrem” tier ($29, approximately 4,600 yen) or higher, with rewards scheduled to be shipped in September 2027. The Steam Early Access release is also expected to begin around this time.
