Dungeons of Hinterberg News

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.

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!

Dungeons of Hinterberg is a single player ARPG with social simulation elements, that takes you on a vacation to the Austrian Alps.

25 magical dungeons have appeared around the village of Hinterberg attracting adventurers and tourists from all over the world, some describing it as the ultimate slaycation!

You’ll be playing as Luisa, a burnt-out law trainee taking a break from her fast-paced corporate life to take on the Dungeons of Hinterberg!

We could all do with a vacation, right?

Why have the dungeons appeared? What are all those monsters? Well, that’s something you’ll have to figure out on your own, but worry not, we’re a helpful bunch here in Hinterberg! We’ve put together a guide (a tourist guide of sorts, you might say), that will give you the rundown on some activities you’ll get up to in Hinterberg!

Before we get into things, worry not you spoiler avoiding slayers. We’re not covering any story elements here. Hinterberg is something that’s best experienced by coming to stay with us.

Speaking of staying, Theresa has been hard at work at her guest house, making sure we’re ready for you when you arrive. Your room will be the start and end of your day, we’ll make sure it’s all cosy for you. Resting up is an important part of the slayer journey.



In fact, relaxation is something we highly recommend: not only does spending time out of your day for yourself present you with some beautiful views, but it also helps in building up stats that will make you a stronger slayer. You’ll find many spots you can rest up in each overworld, and if you don’t feel like leaving the village on a particular day, you could always go visit the spa.



Read more on some of the activities that will make your vacation memorable in our “Relaxing in Hinterberg” blog

Now that you’re all relaxed and refreshed, let’s take a look at the “slay” in slaycation. In Hinterberg, you’ll visit 4 Overworlds, each with a unique biome and its own dungeons to conquer. We’ll take a closer look at the Overworlds in an upcoming blog!

Ever since those magical dungeons appeared, these mysterious monsters have been roaming these Overworlds and the dungeons within. You’ll be armed with your trusty blade and your magical skills. Each biome includes a magical skill shrine too, granting you skills that will be useful for that particular location.


Find out more about some of the enemies you’ll face, in our “Hinterberg’s Monster Problem” blog

Luisa approaches a Skill Shrine, wonder what she'll learn?

Skill shrines offer you skills useful for your current location, like a handy hoverboard for traversing the mountains

Be prepared when heading out. If you get into trouble, you’ll have a hard time calling for help. Due to magicial interference, your phone won't work. We hear one of the locals may have an "olden day" device that works regardless of the magic interference!

Dungeons are “the” go to attraction for most of our visitors. Each dungeon will have its unique set of challenges, including puzzles to solve, and monsters to slay. At the end of each dungeon, you’ll find a stamp station which you’ll use to stamp your book, which you can show off to your friends back at the village to let them know just how many dungeons you’ve conquered! Just remember to Stamp, or else the exit portal won't activate!



On that note, we’re sure you’ll befriend many of the other tourists and locals here. In fact, if we had to give one piece of advice, it’s to get out there and meet new people. You never know who can teach you that new skill, offer you an upgrade, provide you with insight or a useful hint, or maybe someone has the key to that one particular chest you couldn’t open up there in the mountains of Kolmstein? Who knows? Well, you will – if you go and mingle!





Once you’re done for the day and you return to the village, there’s many places you can meet new people and hang out, like the Krampus Bar for example!



Or maybe you just feel like going to see a movie, what? You didn’t think we’d have a cinema, but you were fine with magical dungeons?



Activities like watching a movie can also help with your stats, which you’ll need to build to become a stronger slayer to take on more challenging dungeons. Watching a fighting movie, for example, may help increase your attack damage.

Ooof that was a lot, and we’re just getting started! There’s a lot in Hinterberg we haven’t covered today, but keep your eyes peeled! We’ll be releasing more blogs soon, diving a little deeper into the game. Until then, I think we’ll head back to our room now and get a good night's sleep!



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! 😊

We all need a break sometimes, and I can't think of a better kind of retreat than the one Dungeons of Hinterberg promises. As Luisa, a burnt-out law trainee in need of some down-time, we'll be venturing to the Austrian Alps for some monster slaying and dungeon-crawling action by day; and some rest, relaxation, and social interaction by night. But that's not all. We can also hit the slopes on our skis, go mountain climbing, and much more. Just as Luisa goes to the Alps for an escape from her busy corporate job, Hinterberg and its many dungeons could very well be the memorable getaway I need in 2024...
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