Summary
Among the most popular horror games released this year,Dredgeis getting new arctic content inThe Pale ReachDLC releasing November 16. Developed by Black Salt Games and published by Team17,Dredgequickly made its mark as one of thebest horror games set at seaand has left fans wanting more.
Appealing to fans of both horror and fishing games,Dredgeputs players into the role of a young fisherman in a mysterious seaside town with a nefarious past. Players can catch a variety of sea life, including fish, sharks, crabs, and stingrays, and can sell their catch to purchase boat upgrades to continue their curious journey. Several unique biomes, such as a mangrove and volcanic zone, have been popular among players, though many have been requesting one new biome in particular.
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Announced by PlayStation,The Pale ReachDLC forDredgewill bring a new frozen ice biome and related aquatic beasts, satisfying high fan demand for an arctic adventure. Players will be able to explore icy canyons, encounter glacial sea creatures, and retrace the path of an ancient expedition. New boat upgrades will allow players to smash through ice as they venture across the watery tundra. As they explore, players will once again experience the eerie undercurrents of malevolent forces lurking beneath the surface. The further fans venture intoThe Pale Reach, the more intrepid they will need to become to face the darkness that awaits in the frozen waters. While familiar catches can be found in the arctic waters, 11 new fish and crab species will also be available to catch and sell, along with gruesome aberrated variants. A new boat upgrade that prevents spoilage will ensure that thevaluable fish inDredgecan be sold for profits that will fund this icy new adventure.
When is the Dredge DLC Coming Out?
Fans of the oceanic horror game have already begun celebrating the DLC announcement on social media. Adding to the currentfive islands inDredge, the ice biome had originally been planned for inclusion at launch, but the team had to scrap the section until now. Some fans caught wind of this detail a few months back and began making ice-themed fan art and asked for the content to be added. While recent layoffs at Team17 hadDredgefans worried, players can rejoice at the confirmed addition of the ice biome, and fans should also keep an eye out for more details on another planned expansion calledThe Iron Rig.
Dredgesurprised many with its addictive fishing mechanics, extensive dialogue, andLovecraftian storytelling in a video game. Fans can expect even more eerie seafaring adventures whenThe Pale Reachlaunches in November.
Dredgeis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
