Gaming company Tencent just announcedDon’t Starve: Newhome, the next free-to-play mobile entry in the prolific Don’t Starve franchise.
Developed by Shengqu Games and published by Tencent Games,Don’t Starve:Newhomewill expand upon the foundation previous Don’t Starve iterations laid out. The new release will also bump up the survival gameplay mechanics andDon’t Starve’smultiplayer component.
The next installment in the franchise aims to keep the cartoonish art style while adding a new campaign mode and gameplay mechanics fit for mobile devices, including new co-op multiplayer gameplay and a revamped progression system.Don’t Starve: Newhomelooks to bring improvements on the well-liked formula, as is the case with most game sequels. The game doesn’t seek to shake things up entirely but instead refine the series formula in a mobile format for free-to-play audiences.
Previously, 2013’sDon’t Starvewas first released on PC, with a PS4 version that came out in 2014 and an Xbox One version in 2015.Don’t Starvelater launched on iOS in 2015 and Android devices in 2016. Since the original game’s 2013 release, the series has sold over 20 million copies, according to Tencent.
Crafting remains a huge part ofNewhome. However, the game will include a wider variety of crafting options and enable players to construct homes, expanding on 2013’sDon’t Starvebase building.Newhomealso adds new enemy types, though Tencent did not mention any specific additions where this is concerned.
Newhomepresents a likely mobile hit for Tencent and Shengqu.Don’t Starveis often considered one of the best survival games with considerable replay value and DLC, includingDon’t Starve: Reign of Giants,Don’t Starve Together,Don’t Starve: Shipwrecked, andDon’t Starve Mega Pack. The series has sold over 20 million copies, so its popularity precedes it.Don’t Starve: Newhomelooks to continue the series’ profound success.
