Prepare to delve back into the sprawling world of Montelorne with 9th Dawn Remake.
9th Dawn Remake is a massive overhaul of the beloved 2012 indie open-world RPG. Available right now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4/5, and Nintendo Switch for £13.24, this reimagining from developer and publisher Valorware offers a vastly improved experience packed with dungeon crawling, loot, and now, co-op play!
Fans of the 9th Dawn series, which spawned from that original title, are in for a treat. This isn’t just a simple remaster; it’s been lovingly re-created with modern sensibilities and fan-requested features, while retaining the massive scope (70+ estimated hours) that made the original a cult classic.
If you previously played 9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil, then you should well love this one.
More Than Just a New Coat of Paint: A Complete Overhaul
Valorware has rebuilt the original 9th Dawn experience from the ground up, delivering significant improvements:
- New Visuals: Enjoy fresh 2.5D graphics and cleaned-up sprites with improved animations.
- Remade Dungeons: Explore completely redesigned dungeons with bigger, more intricate maps (over 45 in total!).
- Rewritten Story & Quests: Experience the narrative of Montelorne anew.
- Action-Based Combat: The original combat system has been replaced with more fluid, action-focused gameplay.
- First-Person Mode: An entirely new perspective option has been added.
- Co-op Adventure: Bring a friend along with online and 2-player local co-op modes.
Classic RPG Depth with Modern Twists
The core RPG loop remains compelling. Following the mysterious disappearance of a lighthouse keeper, you’re sent to investigate an evil stirring within the Castle of Maltyr. You’ll need to become a champion by:
- Exploring a Massive World: Traverse the continent of Montelorne and its deadly dungeons.
- Designing Your Build: Unlock spells and abilities, assign attribute points, and craft/upgrade the best gear.
- Raising Monster Pets: Hatch creatures from eggs and train them into powerful allies.
- Questing & Collecting: Aid villagers through side quests and fill collection journals for rewards.
- Loot Galore: Defeat hordes of monsters and amass ridiculous amounts of loot.
Mini-Games, Mobile & More
This console launch includes all the content from the existing Steam version, including two substantial mini-games:
- Fishing Survivors: A comedic “bullet-heaven” style fishing game where you control powerful worm warriors against waves of enemy fish.
- Deck Rock: A deck-building card game inspired by Slay the Spire, where you battle through dungeons using maps found in the main campaign.
For those who want to dive deeper into the lore, The Book of Nameless, the first novel set 100 years before the game, is also available. And if you prefer gaming on the go, 9th Dawn Remake is scheduled to launch on mobile platforms on May 1st.
Key Features
- Complete Remake: The 2012 classic rebuilt with new graphics, dungeons, combat, and story.
- Massive Open World RPG: 70+ hours of dungeon crawling, quests, and exploration.
- Online & Local Co-op: Adventure with a friend.
- Deep Character Progression: Skills, attributes, crafting, monster pets.
- Two Full Mini-Games: Fishing Survivors (bullet-heaven) & Deck Rock (deck-builder).
- First-Person Mode Option.
Return to Montelorne
9th Dawn Remake looks like a phenomenal package for RPG fans, offering a vastly improved version of a sprawling indie classic with the massive addition of co-op play. It’s available right now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S from the Xbox Store for £13.24. You’ll also find ir on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
Gather your loot, raise your pets, and save Montelorne.
9th Dawn Remake Description
9th Dawn Remake is a massive open world RPG bursting with dungeon-crawling adventure. The game has been lovingly re-created based on the original 9th Dawn game released in 2012 … which spawned the 9th Dawn series you know and love! Play in single-player mode, or with a friend with Online or Local co-op modes! Experience a vast world filled with huge new dungeons, hordes of monsters, and ridiculous amounts of loot!
