Sunderfolk release date and more announced at Dreamhaven showcase hosted by The Game Awards

Dreamhaven has revealed a number of in-development projects at its showcase presented by The Game Awards, including the release date of its tabletop-inspired adventure Sunderfolk.

The company was set up by ex-Blizzard boss Mike Morhaime in 2020, known for his work on World of Warcraft, and includes other former staff across its two studios.

The biggest announcement was the 23rd April 2025 release date for Sunderfolk, from studio Secret Door, across Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch.

While releasing across PC and console, players will use a mobile app instead of a controller to interact with the game. The aim is to replicate a tabletop experience but in a streamlined, approachable way.

“As longstanding tabletop gaming fans, we at Secret Door know all too well how difficult it can be to get new players together for a shared experience. Learning rules, perceived complexity, and setup times can create challenges for playing with our loved ones,” said Chris Sigaty, studio head of Secret Door. “Our goal with Sunderfolk is to leverage modern technology to make game night something everyone can enjoy.”

“At its core, Sunderfolk is about the joy of playing together – laughter, strategy, and making memories,” added Morhaime. “Just like the tabletop games that inspired it, Sunderfolk creates lasting bonds between friends and family with each session.”

I went hands-on with Sunderfolk at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and was impressed by its mix of public and private gameplay that rewards cooperation.

Dreamhaven’s other studio, Moonshot Games, announced Wildgate, a crew-based first-person shooter set in space. With both games, Dreamhaven is ticking both the fantasy and sci-fi boxes and providing cooperative experiences.

As “Prospectors”, players will explore space in search of ancient relics to extract, engaging in both tactical spaceship combat and on-foot firefights with a comedy tone. A preview playtest will take place from 10th-14th April ahead of a launch later in the year across Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.