How far would you go to protect your loved ones?


Walk the path of Gerda as her quiet life is turned upside down during the World War 2 occupation of her small Danish village.

Choose where to go, how to act, and who to trust in this intimate narrative RPG-lite experience inspired by real life events.

Gerda: A Flame in Winter is coming to Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) on September 1, 2022

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Gerda: A Flame in Winter

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Gerda: A Flame in Winter

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Take a stand
Every dilemma is challenging and every decision critical in times of turmoil such as war. Make your choices through a mix of exploration, dialog, and resource and relationship management. Your personality traits are your skills in this unique narrative RPG-lite experience and your connection with others also determines how the story unfolds.
Discover an unexpected heroine
In this poignant story-driven game, you play as Gerda, a nurse whose life is turned upside down overnight. A tale told not on the front line, but in the intimate setting of the small Danish village she has lived her whole life. Armed only with her wits and knowledge of her people, Gerda must try to save her loved ones while staying true to herself.
Tell an untold story
Gerda: A Flame in Winter is a tale of compassion, community, and courage, inspired by real life experiences and events. Unearth a hidden side of history and tell your own story.
Key Features
  • Explore multiple branches and endings
  • Develop your personality using your diary
  • Collect items and relations points that will impact your choices
  • Enjoy a distinctive art style influenced by Nordic Impressionist paintings
  • Immerse yourself in a story inspired by a real member of the Danish Resistance during World War 2

Characters

Gerda

Anders

Portrait Reinhardt

Reinhardt

Gerda

Full Name​ : Gerda Larsen (Born Klein)

Age : 25

Occupation : Nurse

Marital status : Married to Anders Larsen​

A quick-thinking and observant nurse who works in the small village of Tinglev. Growing up with a Danish mother and a German father has made her a frequent mediator in the local community, though some think she is too unwilling to take sides. She puts her people pleasing ways and perfectionism to good use working at the local clinic as a nurse. ​

Anders

Full Name​ : Anders Larsen

Age : 26

Occupation : Mechanic

Marital status : Married to Gerda Larsen​

A good-natured mechanic who would rather spend his days illustrating the local wildlife than tinkering with an engine. Despite a quiet disposition, there is a righteous heart beating beneath his calm exterior.

Portrait Reinhardt

Reinhardt

Full Name : Ludwig Reinhardt​

Age : 40

Occupation : German Soldier (Wehrmacht)​

Personality : Resourceful, Selfish, Street Smart​

A Wehrmacht officer with a penchant for cigarettes and crime, Reinhardt was transferred to Southern Jutland, where he quickly integrated himself into the local black market. He cares little for ideology and partakes of illicit substances to quell both his nerves and his guilt.​

News

Gerda: A Flame in Winter gameplay trailer revealed!

Gerda: A Flame in Winter gameplay trailer revealed!

With almost a month to go until the release of Gerda: A Flame in Winter on September 1, we’ve released a gameplay trailer to give you a first look at exploration, choices, and the RPG-lite elements of the game and how those choices—and their direct and indirect consequences—can open different paths to be explored.

9 August 2022
    Dev Talk #1 – Hear from the devs of Gerda: A Flame in Winter

    Dev Talk #1 – Hear from the devs of Gerda: A Flame in Winter

    Check out the first in a new mini-series of dev talks with Hans and Shalev from PortaPlay, the developers behind Gerda: A Flame in Winter.

    8 August 2022
      Gerda: A Flame in Winter releases on September 1, 2022!

      Gerda: A Flame in Winter releases on September 1, 2022!

      We’re excited to announce that Gerda: A Flame in Winter is coming to Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) on September…

      23 May 2022
        Gerda: A Flame in Winter, a new narrative game in collaboration with PortaPlay

        Gerda: A Flame in Winter, a new narrative game in collaboration with PortaPlay

        We are very proud to present Gerda: A Flame in Winter, due for release in 2022 on Nintendo Switch and…

        15 December 2021

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          Frequently Asked Questions

          Gerda: A Flame in Winter will be released on September 1st, 2022, on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam).

          Gerda: A Flame in Winter will be playable on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) at launch (September 1st).

          There are no pre-orders available, but you can wishlist the game on Steam!

          English and Danish (with the day one patch). Interface and subtitles: English, Danish, French, German, Italian, Spanish (Spain), Russian, and Simplified Chinese.

          The age ratings for Gerda: A Flame in Winter are PEGI 16, ESRB Teen, and USK 12+.

          No, you will not need an internet connection.

          No, the game is a single-player narrative experience.

          MINIMUM: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Q9400 (4 * 2660) or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 (2048 VRAM) or equivalent DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 5 GB available space

          RECOMMENDED: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200) or equivalent Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 (2048 VRAM) or equivalent DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 5 GB available space

          If you experience any issues while playing, you can visit the DON’T NOD Help Center here !

          If you have a question or a comment for the devs, feel free to send us a message via our Contact form here.

          Developed by PortaPlay
          Co-Produced by PortaPlay Gaming and DON’T NOD Entertainment © 2022 – All rights reserved