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Hinterblog #3 - Dungeon Details!

Hello Adventurers!

We’re back with a brand new Hinterblog, and as promised in our recent Hinterblog – Biome Break Down! we’re diving deeper into the dungeons!

Ok maybe not diving, more like a steady decent


“Dungeons of Hinterberg” is one big spoiler, yes we can confirm there are in fact dungeons, and yes they are located in a place called Hinterberg. Insert mind blown emoji am I right?

Ok, now that we have that one big revelation out the way, worry not our spoiler avoiding adventurers, throughout this blog we’ll be focussing on elements of dungeons found in the early section of the game and won’t reveal any story plots.

Back in Hinterblog – What is Hinterberg, we talked about how Hinterberg is a new tourism spot attracting adventurers and tourists from all over the world. In fact, some call it the ultimate slaycation. Wow, what a word, whoever came up with that deserves a raise, but why do they call it a slaycation? I’m glad you asked!

Dungeons are “the” go to attraction for our visitors in Hinterberg. Yes, there are plenty of beautiful places to visit, activities to enjoy, people to meet, all adding to your slaycation, but dungeons are your chance to conquer your fears, put your puzzle solving prowess to the test, and slay some mysterious monsters.

“Sounds like a challenge, I’m in!”

I love your enthusiasm! 25 dungeons have appeared throughout Hinterberg and the overworlds within, but how do you enter them?


Portals are your doorway to each dungeon


Magical portals have appeared across Hinterberg, you’ll find them as you explore the four overworlds!



Are you ready?


Finding dungeons will be a challenge, and you may find you lack the strength to take on some. You’re free to leave overworlds and come back when you’re ready.

Dungeons are going to throw many challenges your way, and depending on the overworld you’re in, you’ll rely on specific skills which you’ll acquire on your journey to defeat them.

Not only will you be faced with magical monsters of varying difficulty, you’ll be faced with a series of puzzles that you’ll need to solve in order to progress though each dungeon.











Dungeons are not to be taken lightly, be careful as you fight your way through, you never know what kind of dangers are waiting around each corner.


Weee! This might look fun, but keep a close out for obstacles!


What? You didn’t think you’d get an easy ride did you?


“Wow that sounds like a lot of hard work, what do I get for doing all that?”


At the end of each dungeon you’ll find a Stamp Station. Make sure you stamp your book otherwise the exit portal won’t open, and you’ll want this to show off to all the locals and your friends and show them how many dungeons you’ve conquered and just how awesome you are!

Oh one last thing, dungeons have loot, so it would be wise to explore! You may come across certain chests that you can’t open just yet, but we’re sure there’s someone in the village who could probably help with that...





Right, book stamped! I’m outta here, until next time, slayers!

In our next Hinterblog, we’ll be paying a visit to some of the characters you’ll meet on your journey! Stay tuned.

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If you’re interested in what you see, we’d love it if you’d consider adding Dungeons of Hinterberg to your Wishlist today! 😊

Sign Up to our Playtest!

The time has finally come! We are very excited to open sign-ups for the first Dungeons of Hinterberg playtest and give you the chance to experience the game for the first time from 9th May until 16th!



Within this playtest, you will play the opening of the game, arriving in Hinterberg and getting your bearings, heading out for some training, then exploring the mountains and the eponymous dungeons!



To prepare yourself for what waits for you in Hinterberg, make sure to check out our previous blog posts that give you some insight into live in the village, as well as some tips on progressing.

You can register from the steam store page from today! Hope to see you in Hinterberg very soon!

For all things Dungeons of Hinterberg, follow us on Twitter (X), and join us on Discord.

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Hinterberg Round-up!

Adventurers!

Can you believe it’s March already? 2024 has been an exciting time for us here at Microbird and Curve, we thought we’d do a quick round up on some of the things we’ve been up too, and maybe a little Hint-erberg on future plans. Ooo mysterious!

Firstly, in case you missed it, we announced at this year's IGN Fan Fest that we’ll be launching Dungeons of Hinterberg this summer!

We’re incredibly excited to welcome our first visitors, and our Hinterberg Tourism Board put together a new trailer to get you into the slaycation spirit!

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As you saw in the trailer, there’s four overworlds you’ll be exploring in Hinterberg, in fact, we did a little break down on these in our latest Hinterblog – Biome Break Down!



Want to know more about some of the things you’ll get up to in Hinterberg? Check out our Hinterblog - What is Hinterberg?




That’s not all we’ve been up to, we recently released our latest prerecorded Stream showcasing our latest overworld, Brünnelsumpf! You can head on over to the Store Page now and watch and leave us your questions in chat! Or watch in your own time via the video below:

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Did you know that Dungeons of Hinterberg is being developed by a team of just 10 people! (Well 10 and a dog!) Meet the Microbird Team!



Woooow that’s a lot, and we still have a lot of exciting things coming up. Speaking of which, you may want to sign up to our Discord, especially if you’re into Slaytests. Just say’n 👀



That’s a wrap for now, but stay tuned, our next Hinterblog is coming soon where we dive deeper into the dungeons!

We want to give a huge thanks to our amazing community for the love and support you’ve shown us in the run up to launch. We can’t wait to welcome you to Hinterberg this summer!

For all things Dungeons of Hinterberg, follow us on Twitter (X), and join us on Discord.

Oh, and if you hit that Wishlist button it really helps us out 😊 and you get notified when we launch! Win, win.

Hinterblog #2 - Biome Break Down!

Hello Adventurers!

In our first Hinterblog “What is Hinterberg”, we alluded to the fact you’ll be visiting 4 overworlds on your slaycation, and as promised, we're taking a closer look at those today! Not too close though, we want you to come visit and explore all the secrets on your own terms!

Each overworld has a unique biome, and each location includes a Skill Shrine. Skill Shrines are peculiar objects that can bestow magical skills upon you if you know the magic word of course. Magic skills will be necessary to help you traverse through that particular overworld, and for solving puzzles, especially in that region’s dungeons! Oh and, of course, you can use your newly acquired skills in combat too!

Just say the magic word

Magic skills will help you overcome obstacles and puzzles

C-C-C-C-Combo! Your blade paired with your magic skills will get you out of sticky situations

Speaking of dungeons, you’ll find several in each overworld, some harder to find and conquer than others. We’ll talk more about those in a future Hinterblog, but for now, let’s take a look at our first Overworld!



Doberkogel

A sunny and lush mountain overworld with beautiful scenery, a lake, streams and waterfalls, and expansive vistas. Explore the labyrinth of mountain pines or meditate in a meadow, or hike to the top, but beware of the dungeon way up there!

We highly recommend speaking to fellow tourists and the locals, as some may offer useful tips and suggestions, like which areas you should explore.

Marina at Kiddie Land always puts a smile on our face

What, did you think you’d just casually walk everywhere?

Skills can help you on the path to loot!

The overworlds hold many secrets… but those are for you to find on your own

We hope you're wearing your thermals because it’s about to get chilly!



Kolmstein

A shimmering glacier overworld, with magical ice caves, crevasses, passes, and vast vistas. Meditate at a viewpoint, take a chairlift to the highest peaks, and hover your way on a magical snowboard through this enchanting overworld.

It's a challenge to traverse mountains on foot (due to all that snow you see…) So one of the first things you’ll do in Kolmstein is acquire a skill that lets you conjure up a magical hoverboard! Pretty cool right?



In Kolmstein, there are several environmental challenges that you’ll need to overcome to explore further. For example, magical rails will help you get around, but you may need to prove yourself to activate them.

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Regina and Philipp who we met in our “Meet the Microbird Team!” blog show us how it’s done!

Another challenge? No problem, we’ve got a magical skill for that!

Ok, that’s enough of Kolmstein for now, I’m freezing! Let’s head on over to our next overworld.



Hinterwald

A deep and mysterious forest overworld teeming with wildlife… and secrets. Vines cover the ground in some places and make sure not to swim in the water, but if you avoid the hazards, you will be rewarded with fresh forest air and views of old windmills and water wheels, or maybe giant mushrooms?

Like the other overworlds, Hinterwald has its unique challenges and Magic Skills.

You spin me right round



While you’re out exploring, you may find that you’re not ready to take on particular dungeons just yet, or you might just want to return to the village. You’re free to leave overworlds at any time (or not even visit on certain days!). You can always come back when you feel ready.

While you explore, you’ll come across these handy map boards. These boards will allow you to fast travel to other areas within the overworld you’re currently visiting.



Alright, we’re onto our final overworld! We’ve recently opened this up to the public, and we’ve prepared a short promo!

Welcome to Brünnelsumpf!

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A marshy swamp overworld that showcases the beauty of the wetlands. Constant rain does not detract from this biome’s quiet beauty, and you can meditate in a sheltered corner away from the wind. Take a kayak to visit all the different islands and solve puzzles. Lighthouses can help you on your way…

To find out more about Brünnelsumpf, visit our Store Page where we’re broadcasting a prerecorded playthrough!

We hope you enjoyed a closer look at some of the locations you’ll be exploring during your slaycation!

For all things Dungeons of Hinterberg, follow us on Twitter (X), and join us on Discord.

If you’re interested in what you see, we’d love it if you’d consider adding Dungeons of Hinterberg to your Wishlist today! 😊

In our next Hinterblog, we’ll be diving into the dungeons! 👀 We’ll see you then!