The popular survival game Not to starve is converted into a board game. Glass Cannon Unplugged, a studio known for creating tabletop versions of other series such as Frostpunk and Diablo, will lead the development of Don’t Starve: The Board Game in collaboration with original video game developer Klei Entertainment. The game will be released via a Kickstarter campaign “near the end of the third quarter of 2024,” according to a press release.
Don’t Starve: The Board Game is designed by part of the team behind it Frostpunk: The Board Game. Rafał Pieczyński, main developer of the Frostpunk: The Board Game, designs the Not to starve Adjustment. Jakub Wiśniewski (designer of the board game version of This war of mine) and Natanel Vo-Apfel (Into the Outside: Prelude) will also set the narrative direction of the game. For more details see Don’t Starve: The Board Game on the Kickstarter page.
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The original Not to starve follows a scientist named Wilson who suddenly finds himself in a dark, gloomy world called Constant. The gameplay combines fast-paced roguelike mechanics with survival gameplay elements such as building and crafting. The series is known for its quirky but dark world and unique 2D art style that almost looks like a Tim Burton film. Since his debut in 2013 Not to starve has become a staple for survival gaming fans, and Klei Entertainment has continued to release DLC and updates for the game more than ten years after its release.
Every game in Don’t Starve: The Board Game The game lasts approximately 60 to 90 minutes and can accommodate 1-4 players. According to the developers, the game’s visual design will fully embrace “the unique, whimsical art style that fans of the series have long appreciated.” Players take on the roles of characters from the video game as they work together to outwit the elements and fight for survival against Constant’s wide range of monsters. The board game’s mechanics will highlight aspects of the source material, such as “player choice, dynamic combat, and open-world exploration during day and night,” the press release states.
According to the press release, this board game will not be the end. The team also plans to offer additional content via “extensions, add-ons, and future retail releases.” So if you fancy being eaten alive by a monster, there are plenty of opportunities to do so.
