Greetings, folks!

This is Umut from DRS Publishing. We hope you're all doing well and getting into the Christmas spirit!

We have some very exciting news to share—something you might not expect from us! Exploring new mediums like video games, animations, and comics has always fascinated us, and now we're beginning to see our efforts bear fruit. We’ve partnered with Hero Concept, an indie video game development company, to bring you a Svilland Deckbuilding Video Game!

For those unfamiliar, Svilland is our very first tabletop roleplaying game, set in a richly detailed Norse mythology-inspired universe. It’s been a fan favorite for its immersive lore and gritty themes. We’ve always believed that creating a deep and engaging lore would allow us to expand our settings into other mediums, and this project is the perfect example of that.

Why a Deckbuilding Game and Not a cRPG?

The short answer? Deckbuilding games are both fun to play and less resource-intensive to develop. But beyond that, they offer a level of strategic gameplay that perfectly complements the depth of the Svilland universe. Our team has been hard at work crafting the Game Design Document (GDD) for over two months, and we expect to wrap it up by the end of January. After that, Hero Concept will start weaving their magic!

As for a cRPG? Collaborating on a project of that scale is a much bigger challenge—though, we must say, working with Hero Concept has been a breeze. Starting with a smaller, focused project like this was the smartest move for both us and Hero Concept. But who knows? Maybe a cRPG is in the cards for the future. Only Odin knows!

About Hero Concept

Hero Concept is one of the best indie game studios in Turkey, with three published games under their belt. Their founder, Serkan Özay, is a fellow TTRPG enthusiast, which makes this collaboration even more special. They’re currently working on Mayhem Brawler II:Best of Both Worlds, with a Kickstarter campaign launching early next year! Here is the link!

We highly recommend checking it out—backers within the first 48 hours will receive their first two games for free. And who knows, we might have a little surprise for you there as well! You can also download the demo for Mayhem Brawler II:Best of Both Worlds here.

What’s Next?

We’ll share more details as soon as they’re ready. We’re thrilled about this new journey and hope you’ll support us as enthusiastically as you’ve supported our previous projects.

Stay tuned for updates, and have a fantastic holiday season!