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We're excited to announce that Summoners Fate made it to the NGDC Grand Finals and won the competition to receive their prestigious Game of the Year award.



The Nordic Game Discovery Contest is an exciting, competitive challenge where selected game projects are showcased live in pitch competitions. The grand finals were broadcast during the Nordic Game Expo 2021 on November 5th, 2021. The NGDC selected 12 finalists games from around the world during qualifier events held throughout the year. To make it to the finals, Summoners Fate first had to win the US Qualifier held at Dreamhack Beyond in July 2021. Then, to make it to grand finals, Summoners Fate was selected along with Project Haven and There You Are by the judges from the 12 finalists to compete in a live broadcast at the Nordic Game Expo.

Each team was introduced with a video tour of their game studio. Here's ours:
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During the live broadcast, we had to answer rapid-fire questions from the judges in a gameshow like fashion. These included questions about the game's design and our business model. Finally, each of the three teams had to present a final "last chance" material to convince the judges they were worthy of champion. We captured the judges' final votes with a video montage of our players reacting to their experience playing Summoners Fate:

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It was an honor to compete with such talented game studios across the globe, and we are proud to take the win!

We're planning to release our game on Steam later this year, and we're looking forward to sharing a new demo with you during the upcoming Steam NextFest that will run February 21st - 28th.

Hurling squirrels? Check.
Goblin birthday parties? Check.
Raising an army of skeletons? Check.

Grab your D20's and join the developers for an exciting adventure during Steam Digital Tabletop Fest as we live stream Summoners Fate.

We hope you have fun and Wishlist Summoners Fate!

Hurling squirrels? Check.
Goblin birthday parties? Check.
Raising an army of skeletons? Check.

Grab your D20's and join the developers for an exciting adventure during Steam Digital Tabletop Fest as we live stream Summoners Fate.

We hope you have fun and Wishlist Summoners Fate!

Nature magic can transform the environment and mutate characters into powerful creatures.


Summoners Fate explores existential themes including fate vs. freewill, eternity, and the magic of cosmic motion - a force that drives creation and brings forth being from nonbeing. The five primal magic types in Summoners Fate each represent an emanation of this creative force along a spectrum from the infinite potential of nonbeing to the manifestation of the physical universe.

1. Void
2. Chaos
3. Celestial
4. Arcane
5. Nature

In Part 12 of our Guide to Summoners Fate, we'll begin by examining the fifth primal magic: Nature.

Life grows to reap existential meaning…

From the emptiness of the Void, the innate emanation of the cosmic potential, Chaos, gives rise to infinite possibilities, from which the eventuality of Celestial consciousness can arise to define time and order. To make sense of its existential identify, oneness divides itself, and is separated by division of thought and dimensions of space called the Arcane. Now, from within this physical reality, Nature magic, a flow of evolution and natural selection, life and death, can shape unique experiences to satisfy the existential loop.

Nature represents both an ensuing need for life to grow and the balance of all things.

Nature grows and spreads life quickly. Overrun your opponents with the might of the swarm.

Nature magic is associated with the life energy of plants and animals, evolution and survival of the fittest. Druids, elf mages, and orc shamans alike draw upon nature magic in various ways: sometimes calling upon the earth and vegetation itself and sometimes from their inner life force to augment natural fighting abilities to superior status.

Nature spells in Summoners Fate can heal, restore balance and grow life.

Nature spells include abilities to buff units power and life, mutate and transform beings into other creatures, animate and multiply life and heal and restore balance.

Arcane magic can manipulate gravity and space, giving ultimate control of positioning on the battlefield.


Summoners Fate explores existential themes including fate vs. freewill, eternity, and the magic of cosmic motion - a force that drives creation and brings forth being from nonbeing. The five primal magic types in Summoners Fate each represent an emanation of this creative force along a spectrum from the infinite potential of nonbeing to the manifestation of the physical universe.

1. Void
2. Chaos
3. Celestial
4. Arcane
5. Nature
   

In Part 11 of our Guide to Summoners Fate, we'll begin by examining the fourth primal magic: Arcane.

Divisions of thought create reality…

With Celestial magic establishing order and time, the fundamental forces that define reality could took shape. Arcane magic defines the laws of physical reality and consciousness through gravity, matter and psychic energy.

Use Arcane spells to toy with the minds of your opponents and send them to the breaking point of madness by using their own units and spells against them.

In the world of Summoners Fate, an order of wizards and scholars have devoted themselves to the study of this magic at the Academy of Arcane Arts. The earliest of these scholars discovered relics of texts and technology left behind by an ancient race scattered across the world. Through meticulous study of these relics, the Arcane scholars have unlocked secrets about the fabric of reality. With their practice of Arcane magic, they cultivate a superior ability to manipulate their surroundings and even control the thoughts of others.

Arcane magic offers players the greatest control over their cards and the battlefield itself. It takes special finesse to play these spells effectively.

Arcane magic players gain dominance through clever manipulations of the environment and controlling the flow of battle with surprise cards and using their opponent's strengths against them. Arcane spells include abilities such as the manipulation of gravity, creation of forcefields, psychic attacks, and control of positioning on the board.