Hello Adventurers! In our first Hinterblog “[url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1983260/view/3953665275865443960?l=english]What is Hinterberg[/url]”, we alluded to the fact you’ll be visiting 4 overworlds on your slaycation, and as promised, we're taking a closer look at those today! Not too close though, we want you to come visit and explore all the secrets on your own terms! Each overworld has a unique biome, and each location includes a Skill Shrine. Skill Shrines are peculiar objects that can bestow magical skills upon you if you know the magic word of course. Magic skills will be necessary to help you traverse through that particular overworld, and for solving puzzles, especially in that region’s dungeons! Oh and, of course, you can use your newly acquired skills in combat too! [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/NC8bhyjPfx9Q2ypH7L/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] [i]Just say the magic word[/i] [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExajk0ZzJ0MXl3cng1d2hxYzh2YTEzeHRrdHZ3NTRlaDg5Y2MxdjFxdSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/LIOrJCs3T20otmM6y8/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] [i]Magic skills will help you overcome obstacles and puzzles[/i] [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNWlyeTRpN3d6YTN6ZXEzZ3VtZDhxMmRlNDJia3F2cG03dGEwaHp0bSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/K5uUySm5fQffz5UFHw/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] [i]C-C-C-C-Combo! Your blade paired with your magic skills will get you out of sticky situations[/i] Speaking of dungeons, you’ll find several in each overworld, some harder to find and conquer than others. We’ll talk more about those in a future Hinterblog, but for now, let’s take a look at our first Overworld! [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExa2dyZ21ycXBubXVmdXhrM25rdTJoZnlpZm55Z2ZidDFkZXByYjl4NCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/2LdKQoFqoSDTDi7p6R/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] [b]Doberkogel[/b] A sunny and lush mountain overworld with beautiful scenery, a lake, streams and waterfalls, and expansive vistas. Explore the labyrinth of mountain pines or meditate in a meadow, or hike to the top, but beware of the dungeon way up there! We highly recommend speaking to fellow tourists and the locals, as some may offer useful tips and suggestions, like which areas you should explore. [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNm5sM2dkNWo5bjRoMWlnZjg5bmttbWYzMjFsNHA1YXNvaHZhbmhyaSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/nZQkuZhGMvQnRwyeWO/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] [i]Marina at Kiddie Land always puts a smile on our face[/i] [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExdjVtOWxsM294ZDJtbW8yMnZkN2JsaDNoZmVoaGxmZHhmM2psYWYzYSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/l1XhxsG1jplORwD3Ps/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] [i]What, did you think you’d just casually walk everywhere?[/i] [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExc3Z0bXpkNHpvMno0a2plN2w0bTk2Y2tnczlqaW85bjhpMzRsZGhvbCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/PM7LYtfj9ADttYBqSE/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] [i]Skills can help you on the path to loot![/i] [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExdzI1aTRpcmo4NDVhMWMwb2ExMmI3NmEyZ2k2cGIxYjVvYmYxbmxwNCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/Fu4DXaZm12Wbfwzq5E/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] [i]The overworlds hold many secrets… but those are for you to find on your own[/i] We hope you're wearing your thermals because it’s about to get chilly! [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNnJ1djVueThlcjVqem9saHM5ODdvNWVxMHJ2NWRlZXFqM2dpbWdhOCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/jCktKA8yVCXVZZgttl/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] [b]Kolmstein[/b] A shimmering glacier overworld, with magical ice caves, crevasses, passes, and vast vistas. Meditate at a viewpoint, take a chairlift to the highest peaks, and hover your way on a magical snowboard through this enchanting overworld. It's a challenge to traverse mountains on foot (due to all that snow you see…) So one of the first things you’ll do in Kolmstein is acquire a skill that lets you conjure up a magical hoverboard! Pretty cool right? [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNmVqOHl0M3BkbGpsbW5zYXVyMDk3YmQwYXdleWtlejByZ3ozZXc5MyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/Q783aFqnatCrX1Nmz0/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] In Kolmstein, there are several environmental challenges that you’ll need to overcome to explore further. For example, magical rails will help you get around, but you may need to prove yourself to activate them. [previewyoutube=KHZvXBLJ8KI;full][/previewyoutube] [i]Regina and Philipp who we met in our “[url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1983260/view/3702580714439101125?l=english]Meet the Microbird Team![/url]” blog show us how it’s done![/i] [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExbTZiOXE5bmtidG9zeXliaWo2bjZjMGxoYWZ1azllenl0NG8xM3QxcyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/KE3MvznSNGKRNMsBGk/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] [i]Another challenge? No problem, we’ve got a magical skill for that![/i] Ok, that’s enough of Kolmstein for now, I’m freezing! Let’s head on over to our next overworld. [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExbnA5NXJ2NTNhcDJxZTdnNmN6NXJlZXZ5bXl4YWlwNzFkeXNudW1zcyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/n0gAKRd6WIgS2EVpYj/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] [b]Hinterwald[/b] A deep and mysterious forest overworld teeming with wildlife… and secrets. Vines cover the ground in some places and make sure not to swim in the water, but if you avoid the hazards, you will be rewarded with fresh forest air and views of old windmills and water wheels, or maybe giant mushrooms? Like the other overworlds, Hinterwald has its unique challenges and Magic Skills. [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExcTYyZ3lxNmV1ZGNmbDV0bWNyNjlhZDB0bWZzeml2YWk3MG03MnIyMiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/xtijSeAmahVJNmthyb/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] [i]You spin me right round[/i] [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/br2fWyBVz4GNZce92w/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] While you’re out exploring, you may find that you’re not ready to take on particular dungeons just yet, or you might just want to return to the village. You’re free to leave overworlds at any time (or not even visit on certain days!). You can always come back when you feel ready. While you explore, you’ll come across these handy map boards. These boards will allow you to fast travel to other areas within the overworld you’re currently visiting. [img]https://media.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExdzVoOTVjaDNtdmZlNXFhMzd0cjhrbDNyMTg3MmE5ZzBrZzV5aDJ5eCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/aQq7m6LLcTqoyg0Red/giphy-downsized-large.gif[/img] Alright, we’re onto our final overworld! We’ve recently opened this up to the public, and we’ve prepared a short promo! Welcome to [b]Brünnelsumpf![/b] [previewyoutube=NTDxzuXGh4U;full][/previewyoutube] A marshy swamp overworld that showcases the beauty of the wetlands. Constant rain does not detract from this biome’s quiet beauty, and you can meditate in a sheltered corner away from the wind. Take a kayak to visit all the different islands and solve puzzles. Lighthouses can help you on your way… To find out more about Brünnelsumpf, visit our [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/1983260/Dungeons_of_Hinterberg/]Store Page[/url] where we’re broadcasting a prerecorded playthrough! We hope you enjoyed a closer look at some of the locations you’ll be exploring during your slaycation! For all things Dungeons of Hinterberg, follow us on [url=https://twitter.com/MicrobirdGames]Twitter (X)[/url], and join us on [url=https://discord.gg/u2zWUDqRsq]Discord[/url]. If you’re interested in what you see, we’d love it if you’d consider adding Dungeons of Hinterberg to your Wishlist today! 😊 In our next Hinterblog, we’ll be diving into the dungeons! 👀 We’ll see you then!