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Year 5 Anniversary + DLC Announcement

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As we alluded to in our previous post, we have an anniversary coming up: DRG is turning five! In other words, it’s been five whole years since we launched the game into Early Access. And we couldn’t help ourselves (this is becoming custom), we had to do something special for this occasion. This event feels very special to us, and whether you are a Senior Miner or a new starter here at DRG, we hope you will feel it as well when you get to experience it. So let’s get to the announcements, shall we?


[h2]Year 5 Anniversary event
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Yes, there will of course be an in-game event for this year’s anniversary. With Space Rig decoration, rewards, and botched Longbeard Freight deliveries - all that you have come to expect. More details will be revealed in due time, but you can already add it to your calendar: The Year 5 anniversary starts on Thursday, 2nd March, and ends on Thursday, 16th March.

But wait, there’s more.

[h2]DRG Legacy
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To commemorate 5 years in orbit, we are adding the option to play the original version of the game. That’s right, you will be able to play DRG as it was when it originally launched in early 2018. Maybe you feel nostalgic and want to go back and experience those early days of glory. Or maybe you just want to appreciate everything that has been added since launch by actually seeing how different the game is today by comparison. Either way, grab some friends and mine like it is 2018.

[h2]Supporter II Upgrade DLC
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We got carried away - again. There’s been a repeated question from many of you: how can you help support the game since all the content updates we have released since launch have been free. So, for those of you who want to show your continued support of Deep Rock Galactic, we have put together a most decadent, most luxurious, most supportive package of cosmetic DLC and extra goodies. Behold, the aptly named, Supporter II Upgrade:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2291670/Deep_Rock_Galactic__Supporter_II_Upgrade

To all of you who will be donning the GSG GUARDIAN Weapon Framework and Armor Paintjob, as well as throwing back Supporter-styled Oily Oaf brews, we salute you. Rock and Stone!


There will be a couple more supply pods of information before we arrive at the Year 5 Anniversary. We will, just as in previous years, have a live stream from our office where we’ll talk about the past and future of DRG. We are in the midst of nailing down a date for this live stream and will of course tell you when it is confirmed.

And in case you were wondering, no, we are not slowing down on Deep Rock Galactic. On the contrary, we have never been as busy making exciting new things for this labor of love which now turns 5. Keep your eyes and ears open for more details on this, coming your way soon.

Until then, a massive thank you to you all - both veteran and newly joined miners! The fact that we are celebrating half a decade of Deep Rock is something we could only dream of when we first launched the game. We couldn’t be more pleased and proud to celebrate this milestone anniversary with you, our awesome community. So here‘s to the last five years, and may there be many more to come - we can’t wait to share them with you!

Rock and Stone, Miners - Rock and Stone!


With Love
The Ghost Ship Crew




Hiring for Hoxxes - Recruitment Video Competition

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Great news! The ‘Hiring for Hoxxes’ Recruitment Video Competition is live!.

As most of you know, Deep Rock Galactic is always recruiting new Miners to fill the company ranks. Working on Hoxxes is a rewarding yet dangerous undertaking, so to maintain headcount the company needs a steady inflow of new starters. And that is where you come in.

Make a recruitment video of modest length (no longer than 1:30 minute in length), showing potential new recruits why they should join Deep Rock Galactic, and you may win some very handsome rewards: A Steam Deck, a Golden Loot Bug plush, a gaming headset, a dwarven beard wig and a signed poster from Ghost Ship Games. Besides being celebrated by the team at Ghost Ship Games, of course.

What’s that you ask? Is this just an excuse to get players to make an ad video for us? Nonsense! To prove that baseless allegation completely wrong, we have actually made an example video ourselves. Which we will submit for the competition, thank you very much.

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We believe no one knows what makes Deep Rock awesome better than you. Which is why we want to see what you’ll come up with. We will showcase all nominees and announce the winner during our Year 5 Anniversary stream.

Oh, and by the way, we are of course having a Year 5 Anniversary stream. More info coming soon!

Submissions close Wednesday, February 22rd, 12 PM BST. Submit your video using the link above.

Rock and Stone!

With Love,
The Ghost Ship Crew



Edit: We have added a Steam Deck to the prize

Edit edit: The past version of this post indicated a modest video length of 0:15-1:00 minute in length. This was a recommended length, the actual terms of the competition state that submissions can't be longer than 1:30 minute. Post is changed to reflect this

Lunar Festival 2023

[h2]Hello Miners,
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The Lunar Festival officially starts today! There is plenty to enjoy in this first (but definitely not last) Seasonal Event of 2023. As the moons of Hoxxes converge once again, here is the list of what you can experience:

  • The Lunar Festival Assignment - a celebratory opportunity to put in some extra hours for the company - and to get handsomely rewarded in the process.
  • The Lunar Rabbit hat - Rewarded for completing said assignment.
  • A decorated Space Rig for you to enjoy with your team members while wearing said hat
  • An opportunity for Double Season XP awarded when you find and deposit decorative rabbit statues during missions. Yes, the Longbeard freighter carrying the shipment crashed onto Hoxxes…again. Management has some questions for whoever signed the exclusivity agreement with Longbeard Freight.
  • And as has become customary, you will of course get last year’s Lunar Festival hat when you log in during this event.


Enjoy, Miners. The Lunar Festival ends February 2nd, so get to it. Management is confident that you and your fellow team membersfind plenty of workjoyment in all that this event has to offer.

Rock and Stone!


With Love
The Ghost Ship Crew

Deep Rock Galactic sold 2.3 million copies last year and I'm not surprised - it's awesome

Deep Rock Galactic is a game about a bunch of Dwarves going mining, and there's lots of creepy-crawlies that want to get in the way. It seems to only be getting more popular as time goes on too.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/01/deep-rock-galactic-sold-23-million-copies-last-year-and-im-not-surprised-its-awesome

Season 03: PATCH 12 (build 81873 - 13/01/2023)


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This patch contains a fix to a delay on Gunner’s shield throwing abilities and inconsistencies with O2 replenishment when within the range of more than one oxygen source. Additionally, the Anniversary Year 4 Hat is back!


With Love,
The Ghost Ship Crew

[h3] — PATCH NOTES —[/h3]
- Fixed issue where you weren't able to throw gunners shield before equipping it fully
- Fixed some exits that were a bit off, should prevent a disconnected tunnel
- Fixed inconsistencies with O2 replenishment on Low Oxygen warning missions
- Restored the Anniversary Year 4 Hat
- Tweaked cave leech attack sound volume and position, should now be easier to hear and locate