Dear Players, It’s been a while since we last talked about Among the Trolls, and a lot has happened behind the scenes. After months of hard work, we’re finally ready to announce that the project is back on track, with plenty of exciting updates and changes we can’t wait to share with you!
Let’s start from the beginning: what is Among the Trolls? Set on a secluded Finnish archipelago, Among the Trolls invites you to explore lush forests, survive against the odds, and unravel ancient mysteries. One of the core pillars we aim for is letting you experience a dynamic, living world where your actions not only affect survival but also influence the environment and its creatures. One of the biggest changes to this project lies in its development. After the closure of Forbidden Studio - the team that originally laid the groundwork for Among the Trolls - 505 Games decided to keep supporting the project by entrusting it to the passionate developers at Avantgarden Games, who are working hard to bring this experience to life with their own unique vision. Starting from scratch in 2024 and with a new engine - transitioning from Unity to Unreal - the new team has respectfully embraced the soul of Among the Trolls, breathing it into something personal and unique. We hope you’ll appreciate their efforts as we share more with you in the coming months. By now, the most attentive among you might have noticed that the game is no longer published by 505 Games on Steam, but rather by 505 Pulse. This is none other than 505 Games’ indie division, specializing in projects from independent studios that often take their first steps through Early Access! We know, it’s a lot to take in. But we wanted to provide an overview of the current situation and starting point, because now it’s time to move on to the most exciting part: the journey to Early Access.
While we can’t share a release date just yet, we’re ready to give you glimpses into the game’s world as it takes shape. There are new characters, creatures, challenges, and threats we can’t wait to introduce to you, and we hope you’ll join us on this journey despite the challenges. We firmly believe it will be worth it. In the meantime, we invite you to join the discussion on our official Discord, read the updated FAQs, explore our revamped Steam page, and follow us on social media to stay up-to-date with all the upcoming news. If you have any questions, leave them here, and we’ll do our best to answer them or use them as inspiration for our next devlog. Here’s to the beginning of a new journey, explorers 🍻