Dredge Sales Top 1 Million Units - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 09 October 2023 / 5,836 Views
Publisher Team17 and developer Black Salt Games announced the fishing adventure game, Dredge, has sold over one million units since launching in March 2023.
"We hoped to maybe sell 100,000 copies in our first year," said Dredge producer Nadia Thorne in an interview with Game Developer. "That would have been amazing. That was a top estimate when we were setting our expectations. We smashed through those targets."
Dredge 3D artist Mikey Bastiaens added, "We actually had our launch party on a boat and we were just refreshing the [sales page] going 'oh my god, oh my god.'"
Read details on the game below:
Captain your fishing trawler to explore a collection of remote isles, and their surrounding depths, to see what lies below. Sell your catch to the locals and complete quests to learn more about each area’s troubled past. Outfit your boat with better equipment to trawl deep-sea trenches and navigate to far-off lands, but keep an eye on the time. You might not like what finds you in the dark…
Explore the Islands and Discover their Secrets
Starting from your new home in the remote archipelago, “The Marrows,” take to the water and scour the depths for curious collectables and over 125 deep sea denizens. Explore each area while completing quests and visiting neighboring island regions—each with their own unique opportunities, inhabitants, and secrets.
Dredge the Depths
Someone wants you to dig up the past, but can you trust them and will it ever be enough?
Beware the Fog
Danger is everywhere, so watch for sharp rocks and shallow reefs, though the biggest threats of all lurk within the fog that cloaks the night-time seas.
Key Features:
- Unravel a Mystery – Captain your fishing trawler across a collection of remote islands, each with its own inhabitants to meet, wildlife to discover, and stories to unearth.
- Dredge the Depths – Scour the sea for hidden treasures and complete quests to gain access to strange new abilities
- Study Your Craft – Research special equipment and upgrade your boat’s capabilities to gain access to rare fish and valuable deep-sea curios.
- Fish to Survive – Sell your discoveries to the locals to learn more about each area, and upgrade your boat to reach even more secluded locations.
- Fight the Unfathomable – Strengthen your mind and use your abilities to survive trips out on the water after dark.
Dredge released for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on March 30.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.
