Mech-based survival adventure First Dwarf gets an exclusive Early Access release date announcement

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As revealed during the Future Games Show Summer Showcase, your journey to save the dwarven kingdom begins on June 20

Bad news, everyone. A violent conflict has left Planet Driftland shattered into pieces, with the dwarves being the only survivors remaining. Now resources are running out, and it's up to you as the titular First Dwarf to forge a path ahead to the floating islands in search of materials to rebuild the dwarven kingdom.

We received a good look at how this action unfolds during the Future Games Show Summer Showcase, where the Early Access release date of June 20 was exclusively revealed alongside the announcement that a demo is out right now.

Taking control of Tru the dwarf and Ragna the dragon, you'll explore a vast uncharted world looking for new locations to conquer by building settlements. Finding sources of mana to power your bases and mech suit is essential, then you can set about constructing various structures to harvest materials and provide a place for your people to live.

You'll need to ensure these settlements are well fortified and protected, as there are always dangers lurking nearby. Establish automatic defenses and use your mech suit powers to fight off any threats that come your way, including barbarian tribes and wild animals. You'll also be faced with natural disasters, so planning and preparation are key to keeping your settlers safe.

While you can take on this survival adventure alone, it's better if you team up with a friend to support you in co-op assist mode, with them breathing fire as Ragna the dragon while you lead the charge in Tru's mech.

First Dwarf is launching into Early Access for PC through Steam on June 20, with console releases planned for 2025. You can wishlist and play the demo right now on Steam, and follow developers Star Drifters on Twitter for the latest news.

If you’re looking for more excellent games from today's Future Games Show, have a look at our official Steam page.

Iain Wilson
Iain Wilson
Guides Editor

Iain originally joined Future in 2012 to write guides for CVG, PSM3, and Xbox World, before moving on to join GamesRadar in 2013 as Guides Editor. His words have also appeared in OPM, OXM, PC Gamer, GamesMaster, and SFX. He is better known to many as ‘Mr Trophy’, due to his slightly unhealthy obsession with amassing intangible PlayStation silverware, and he now has well over 900 Platinum pots weighing down the shelves of his virtual award cabinet. He does not care for Xbox Achievements.