We’re excited to announce that Gerda: A Flame in Winter is coming to Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) on September 1, 2022!

It’s our very first third-party published game, developed by our friends at PortaPlay, and you can wishlist it right now on Steam !

Gerda: A Flame in Winter is a poignant narrative game with RPG-lite elements, set during World War II. You’ll play Gerda Larsen, a village nurse who lives in the Danish village of Tinglev, which is under German occupation.

It’s not a tale told on the front lines, but in the intimate setting of this small village where Gerda has lived her whole life. One day, Gerda returns home from the clinic where she works and notices blood as she enters the house. To her horror, she discovers that her husband, Anders, is being arrested by the Gestapo. He left behind important resistance documents, and it looks like many Danish and German lives will depend on what Gerda does next.

Armed only with her wits, compassion, and insight, the advantage she has, as a civilian, is the knowledge of her people and village. Gerda’s personality traits are her skills, and her connection with others will also determine how the story unfolds. You make choices in the game through exploration and dialog, as well as through your relationships with other characters.

She will meet a large cast of characters throughout the game: her fellow villagers—both Danes and ethnic Germans—as well as members of the Resistance, and the occupying Nazis. Every interaction holds weight, and every decision is critical in times of turmoil and war.

A word from Hans von Knut Skovfoged, Head of Development at PortaPlay:

“This game is important to us because it is inspired by true stories of World War II, including those of my grandmother. With Gerda, we just hope to share an accurate vision of some of the struggles of occupied populations during that time and allow players to realize that some people were faced with difficult choices that defied absolute judgement. Through this narrative game we hope to encourage the sharing of testimonies. We know there are many human stories that go untold in wars and occupations around the globe, many still in the middle of theirs right now. And we are glad to be able to tell at least one such story, with Gerda: A Flame in Winter.”

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We are very proud to present Gerda: A Flame in Winter, due for release in 2022 on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam).

Unveiled during the Nintendo Indie World Showcase 2021, this brand-new narrative game is developed by Danish studio PortaPlay and is the first third-party game to be published by DONTNOD. 

We are thrilled to unveil the announcement teaser for Gerda: A Flame in Winter, which can be viewed here:

Due for release in 2022, Gerda: A Flame in Winter is an intimate narrative RPG-lite experience set during World War 2 and the German occupation of Denmark. In this poignant story-driven game inspired by real life events, players will walk the path of Gerda, a nurse whose life is turned upside down overnight. Armed only with her wits and knowledge of her community, Gerda must try to save her loved ones while staying true to herself. A tale told not on the front line, but in the intimate setting of the small Danish village she grew up in.

Choices are made through a mix of exploration, dialog, and resource and relationship management. Gerda’s personality traits are her skills, and her connection with others will also determine how the story unfolds. Every dilemma is challenging and every decision critical in times of turmoil such as war, and this game poses the question: 

How far would you go to protect your loved ones?  

Gerda: A Flame in Winter will be available on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) and will be released in 2022.  

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We are excited to announce the Steam release of our psychological thriller, Twin Mirror. The game is now available on Steam and will introduce a brand-new set of players to the gripping story of Sam Higgs and his quest for the truth.

The story

Sam Higgs left his hometown, and everyone he knows, behind two years ago. The death of his best friend Nick calls him back to confront the town’s troubled past—and his own. He soon becomes drawn into a dangerous web of intrigue as all is not as it seems in the small town of Basswood, West Virginia.

Forced to face himself and the townsfolk, ex-investigative journalist Sam struggles to balance the scales of reconciliation and his life-changing investigation. He must decide how much he’s willing to risk to uncover the mysteries of his hometown.

The Twin Mirror

Sam has a Mind Palace, an expansive and unique part of his mind where he can revisit his past, relive old memories, and reconstruct events to gather clues and predict the story’s key turning points. His analytical and logical mind can often lead to awkward interactions and unintentional hurt.

This is where Sam’s Double comes in: it is the more social and empathetic side of himself that only he can see. This ally guides Sam through social interactions and helps him navigate a society that sometimes rejects singularity. Through these human qualities, the Double can offer Sam an alternative when he needs to make important decisions.

Will you find the truth – no matter the cost?

Every decision, every interaction, and every discovery will influence the direction of Sam’s investigation and will ultimately determine how much of himself he’s willing to sacrifice. There are no right or wrong answers – each player will live a truly unique experience tailored by their very own decisions.

The evocative soundtrack of Twin Mirror is also available for digital purchase on various online music streaming services, gathered here.

Along with Steam, Twin Mirror is available on the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The game is also compatible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

To keep up with Twin Mirror, follow the game on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

FROG

DONTNODians can now choose between working from home and working in an office in a new permanent work organization called FROG (Fully Remote Organization). Voted on in October 2020, 87% of employees were in favor and all now enjoy the benefits of working from their home if they choose. This system will remain in place past the pandemic with the aim of bettering work-life balance and providing more flexibility in work organization. 

We want to empower all team members to work in the best possible conditions for them, so all DONTNODians can choose between Remote Mode and Office Mode, with the option to revise their decision later. Remote Mode lets staff work from the comfort of their own homes with all the equipment and furniture they need, all provided by DONTNOD. Office Mode means working from the premises with a dedicated setup and desk. Because maintaining a social link with colleagues is important to us, both modes offer great flexibility. Teleworkers can choose to visit the office regularly and use “flex” desks, and office workers have a package of remote days. 

Implementing FROG means the talent pool has widened significantly with colleagues able to live anywhere in France with the Paris office, or Quebec with the Montreal office. This means great things for our recruitment efforts, and we’re thrilled to be able to welcome the best of the best to DONTNOD. Take a look at our current open roles here! 

New offices in Paris and Montreal 

The Paris office has relocated to the Parc Icade du Pont de Flandre and boasts on-site green spaces, restaurants, a fitness center, and more. It has been renovated with space and adaptable working conditions in mind so we can keep up with the changing health and safety recommendations. Features include flex desks, ‘bubbles’ for isolation and concentration, connected meeting rooms, and more. 

In Montreal, DONTNOD has a new office within Fabrik8, at the heart of the Mile-Ex neighborhood. Our employees enjoy working in a vibrant environment that offers many perks such as a gym, a cafeteria that serves gourmet, healthy meals, as well as an ice rink which turns into a soccer pitch and basketball court in the warmer months. 

To stay safe, only a limited number of employees are currently able to visit the offices at one time. A voluntary gradual return to the workplace is underway.

We are happy to be able to meet and exchange with our community of players on Instagram!

There you can discover concept arts of all our creations, behind-the-scenes, interviews, and all sorts of exclusive content!

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We’re delighted to announce the release of Twin Mirror, our new narrative adventure on PC (Epic Games Store), PlayStation 4 (PlayStation Store), and Xbox One (Microsoft Store). In this psychological thriller, gamers are invited to the town of Basswood (West Virginia) to follow Sam Higgs in his quest for truth. 

To celebrate the launch of this new game, we’re really happy to share a launch trailer. 

Following the tragic death of his best friend, Sam Higgs decides to pay him one last tribute and comes back to Basswood, his childhood town. It quickly becomes obvious that this little West Virginian city holds numerous dark secrets. The former investigative journalist employs his unique deductive skills to uncover the mysteries surrounding the city and its inhabitants. Confronted with his past, Sam is torn between his quest for truth and his desire to reconnect with his loved ones. Who can he really trust? 

Sam’s unique analytical skills allow the player, through a Mind Palace, to relive his memories during flashback sequences, study the environment and gather clues allowing the simulation of multiple scenarios to deduct the course of events or predict the story’s key turning points. However, this particular trait can lead Sam to cut himself from the world and, sometimes hurt those around him. 

That’s when the Double comes into play, a character only Sam can see. The Double is a representation of himself more emphatic and social. Sam can always rely on this ally to guide him through social interactions and navigate a society that sometimes rejects singularity. Through these human qualities, the Double can offer Sam an alternative when he needs to make important decisions. 

Every decision, every interaction, and every discovery will influence the direction of Sam’s investigation and will ultimately determine how much of himself he’s willing to sacrifice. There are no right or wrong answers – each player will live a truly unique experience tailored by their very own decisions.
 

Twin Mirror is now available on PlayStation 4 (PlayStation Store), Xbox One (Microsoft Store), and PC. The digital PC version is exclusively available on the Epic Games Store for one year starting today. 

Twin Mirror is compatible with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. 

Don’t miss the latest news about Twin Mirror, follow the game on:

• – Facebook
• – Twitter
• – Instagram
  

We’re happy to announce that pre-orders for Twin Mirror are now live on Xbox One (via the Microsoft Store) and PlayStation 4 (via the PlayStation Store).

Players pre-ordering the game on PlayStation 4 will receive a dynamic theme inspired by the game’s main character Sam Higgs’ Mind Palace. 

Twin Mirror will be compatible with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.

On December 1st, Twin Mirror’s players will slip in Sam Higgs’ shoes and start investigating the mysteries surrounding Basswood and its inhabitants. As a former investigative journalist, Sam Higgs has developed multiple analytical skills represented in the game by the Mind Palace, a place where players will discover multiple aspects of his personality. Thanks to unique gameplay mechanics serving the narrative, Sam’s Mind Palace is a safe space where the protagonist can be his true self without any pressure or judgment. Players will be able to revisit Sam’s past and witness his memories during flashback sequences in order to unveil the truth. Sam’s singular mind both logical and analytical can sometimes hurt his acquaintances’ feelings, that’s when the Double comes into play. This is a character only Sam can see. A representation of himself more emphatic and social. Sam can always rely on this ally to guide him through social interactions and navigate a society that sometimes rejects singularity. 

Along the way, players will face drastic choices with major implications regarding how the events will unfold.

Who to listen to? Who to trust? Confronted with his own doubts, which voice will Sam decide to follow in his quest for the truth?

Some of his decisions will massively impact the story… 

Preorder now on PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store or Epic Games Store:

PlayStation Store Europe: https://bit.ly/PSStoreEurope

PlayStation Store North America:

Microsoft Store: http://bit.ly/MsoftStore

Epic Games Store: https://bit.ly/PreorderEpicGamesStore

Don’t miss the latest news about Twin Mirror, follow the game on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

We’re excited to announce that Twin Mirror will launch on December 1st on PC (Epic Games Store), PlayStation 4 et Xbox One!

Twin Mirror is DONTNOD’s first self-published title and co-produced with Shibuya Productions.

Pre-orders are open as of today on the Epic Games Store and anyone pre-ordering the game will receive the Twin Mirror original soundtrack as a digital pre-order bonus. The digital PC version will be exclusively available on the Epic Games Store for one year.

Discover now the new gameplay trailer showcasing the main character Sam Higgs’ Mind Palace :

Sam Higgs is coming back to Basswood, his childhood town, for his best friend’s funeral. It quickly becomes obvious that this little West Virginian city holds numerous dark secrets. The former investigative journalist will employ his deductive skills to uncover the mysteries surrounding the city and its inhabitants. Dealing with his past, Sam will be torn between his quest for truth and his desire to reconnect with relatives.

Sam’s Mind Palace is a safe space where the protagonist can be his true self without any pressure or judgment. Players will be able to revisit Sam’s past and witness his memories during flashback sequences. It also plays a central part in his quest for the truth. Players will be able to study the environment and gather clues allowing the simulation of multiple scenarios to deduct the course of events or predict the story’s key turning points.

Facing dramatic events and the ghosts of his past, Sam is progressively losing control of this haven of peace. He also soon discovers that the Mind Palace doesn’t really help him confront his fears or reconnect with his acquaintances.

Who can he really trust?

Don’t miss the latest news about Twin Mirror :

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/TwinMirrorGame

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twinmirrorgame/

The Final Chapter of Tell Me Why is now available!

All chapters are available on Xbox One, Windows 10 & Steam as well as on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC.

Tell Me Why tells the story of Alyson and Tyler Ronan, two twins who have reunited for the first time in a decade after the death of their mother. Tell Me Why is an intimate mystery where you will play as both Tyler and Alyson as they explore the mysteries of their joyful but troubled childhood in beautiful small-town Alaska.

Watch the Chapter 2-3 trailer here:

As you interact with memories of the past, you will make choices that determine the strength of the unique bond that Tyler and Alyson share—and shape the future course of the twins’ lives.

Don’t miss any information:

Official website: www.tellmewhygame.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tellmewhygame/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TellMeWhyGame

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tellmewhygame/