PQube are thrilled to be partnering with Full Stop Studios to launch their cozy village-life RPG, The Detectorist Guild, on PC (via Steam® and Epic Games Store), PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch™ in Early 2027. Set in Yorkshire at the turn of the millennium, the game invites players to explore a quintessential British village with a trusty metal detector, uncovering lost treasures while slowly unravelling a deep-seated local mystery. The game was discovered following a Game Republic Great Northern Games Discord event.
Jamie Sefton MD of Game Republic said “it has been great to see this signing, as we have had the developers demoing The Detectorist Guild at a few of our GaMaYo events and we knew it was a great game. We have had many many deals and games signed at GR events over the years, but this is the first time to the best of my knowledge, a signing came from a Game Republic webinar. It’s a fab game and we are delighted for PQube and the team”
In The Detectorist Guild, players journey to a peaceful countryside English village, Shiverly, and step into the shoes of budding detectorist James. With metal detector in-hand, he will help the eccentric villagers locate their prized belongings while unearthing artefacts that reveal stories of the past. However, beneath Shiverly’s cozy and charming exterior lies a dark secret that will connect past and present, changing everything he knows about his peaceful village life.
The Detectorist Guild features accurately simulated metal detecting mechanics, including adjustable frequency, ground balance, and sensitivity controls, providing an authentic experience for both aspiring and veteran detectorists. As players unearth history, they can choose to donate relics to the local museum to learn more about the village’s past, or sell their antiques for a profit at the village emporium. A new Announcement Trailer was released today showcasing the gameplay loop, focusing on exploration, quests and collecting, all set against a beautifully designed 2.5D nostalgic British backdrop.
Check out the Announcement Trailer
https://youtu.be/YpCM-ClRe1s
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