The new version of Dwarf Fortress has quickly gained popularity among players and is an exceptional story. Good fortune doesn’t seem to have left the developers at Bay 12 Games.
The story of Dwarf Fortress is unique. The lifelong project of two brothers, Tarn and Zach Adams, started in 2008. The free-to-play game has been developed over the years by miniature yet passionate studio Bay 12 Games, providing gamers with a complex world simulation on a scale never before seen. Before. any other title. The complexity of the systems and the unmistakable nature of gfame have garnered a devoted circle of fans over the years.
pending sales
Last December, the game received a major overhaul. The new paid version of the title, enriched with colorful graphics and numerous improvements, debuted on Steam, where it instantly stole the hearts of thousands of gamers. The good fortune doesn’t seem to have left the developers, who recently shared some more good news related to Dwarf Fortress.
In a brief chat with PC Gamer editors, the brothers revealed that since its release on Steam, his game has already sold over 600,000 copies.:
“There’s a percentage of refunds, so it’s probably around 600,000. And wishlists are twice as high…and growing,” Tarn Adams said.
The developers are also optimistic and predict continued sales:
“It’s one of those things where it feels like the line goes on forever. And that’s been our experience with the game from the start,” Adams added.
The success was no small surprise
The unexpected success of the new incarnation of Dwarf Fortress and the hype it brought came as no small surprise to the developers. In describing their experience, they recall:
“Growing up when computer games were tougher, I never imagined in my life (being) a game developer or being a semi-celebrity or anything. But it seems to have happened,” said Zach Adams .
“It’s weird, yeah. Going on the ferry from Seattle and being, you know, someone walking up and saying, ‘Hey, were you the one who made Dwarf Fortress’ or whatever? And like, yeah,” Adams added.
So there’s nothing left to do but keep your fingers crossed for the continued success of Bay 12 Games and watch with curiosity as their unique work unfolds.
Discount on Steam (only for a few more hours!)
Those interested in Dwarf Fortress can purchase the game on Steam. For a few more hours, it will be available at a 10% discount as part of the Spring Sale.. Ambitious gamers can also try their hand at the older free version of the game (now renamed Dwarf Fortress Classic), available on the studio’s website.