A dark fantasy card battler

Into the Nightwood

Build your party.
Brave the dark.

An unlikely company. A spreading darkness.
Find the heroes, the builds and the courage
to reach its source.

Coming to PC on Steam Q1 2027

Hilda Oakshield in bark armour, reaching out to her companionsHildaOakshield Clatterwick, a many-armed lantern constructClatterwickA dangerous ally Aldric in armour with a red sashAldricIronheart

Strength in strange company

Venture beyond Single player. Countless possibilities.

A glimpse beyond the trees

The Nightwood is calling.

Take a light. Bring good company.
See what waits on the other side.

In-game footageGameplay trailer 01:01

The company you keep

More than a hand of cards.
A party of possibilities.

Recruit companions. Discover what makes them different.
Build something greater than the sum of its parts.

Aldric Ironheart

The protector

Aldric
Ironheart

Once per encounter, Aldric swaps places with an ally facing a lethal attack and takes the hit himself. A steadfast presence to build a company around.

Innate talentHold the Line

The hero is only the beginning. Abilities, equipment and talents make the build yours.

Hilda Oakshield

The healer

Hilda
Oakshield

Hilda heals adjacent allies, drawing strength from her own current health. Keep her healthy and place her where her companions need her most.

Innate talentOakheart Sap

Who stands beside you matters. Find the formation that brings your company together.

Clatterwick

The wildcard

Clatterwick

More arms. More trouble. His attacks make him stronger, but adjacent allies pay a price. Give this companion room to work.

Innate talentWhirlwind Attack

A risky choice can become the heart of a clever build. Experiment with the unexpected.

A few familiar faces. Many more companions to discover.

Beyond the lantern light

The dark is spreading.
Go to its source.

The Nightwood has always been dark. Now its shadow is reaching beyond the trees.

Lead your heroes through branching expeditions. Every battle, strange meeting and useful find can change the shape of your party.

Aldric's hero card with equipment and ability cards

Discover your combination

A useful find.
A whole new plan.

Combine abilities with equipment that complements your heroes. Unlock more ability slots as they level up, and choose talents that shape their strengths. Follow a favourite strategy, or let your next discovery lead the way.

Heroes exchanging attacks in a frozen woodland

Prepare. Position. Fight.

Set the stage.
Watch it unfold.

Arrange up to five heroes, then watch both sides fight at once. Protect nearby allies, strike adjacent enemies and see your combinations come alive. Every position can change who benefits from a powerful effect.

Your decisions before the fight matter.

A candlelit parchment map with branching routes

Follow another path

Every expedition.
A different story.

Forest paths. Ash woods. Frozen roads. Choose your route and face powerful bosses. Victories bring abilities, equipment, recruits and Embers to strengthen your heroes. Return with a new lineup for the challenges of deeper descents.

Postcards from the dark

Beautiful.
Unforgiving.

Strange places. Stranger company.
Take a closer look at The Nightwood.

The Lantern Eater facing a party in the forest
Some things are drawn to the light.
The Keepsake Auction encounter and its choices
Every choice leaves its mark.
Hilda Oakshield beside the lantern-lit talent screen and level 5 choices
A new level. A new possibility.
Clatterwick with a selection of ability cards
Find the combination that clicks.

Your next expedition awaits

The trees are waiting.
Who will you bring?

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Single playerQ1 2027
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