Dreamhaven Showcase Reveals New Adventure From Ex-Blizzard Stars

Dreamhaven, co-founded by former Blizzard president Mike Morhaime, is gaining momentum as it showcases multiple new titles at its inaugural event in partnership with The Game Awards. Two upcoming internal games include Sunderfolk, a tactical RPG set to launch on April 23, and Wildgate, a first-person shooter focused on space heists. The studio is also publishing games like Lynked: Banner of the Spark and Mechabellum, which aim to create engaging gaming experiences. Morhaime emphasizes the importance of a supportive creative environment, contrasting it with challenges faced in the broader gaming industry, such as layoffs and studio closures. He advocates for an iterative design process and the necessity of allowing creative freedom in development, while also acknowledging the potential role of new technologies like AI.

Dreamhaven is showcasing four games: Sunderfolk (a tactical RPG), Wildgate (a crew-based first-person shooter), Lynked: Banner of the Spark (an action-RPG), and Mechabellum (a tactical auto-battler), which are either developed internally or published in collaboration with external studios.

Dreamhaven was established with the goal of creating a sustainable and supportive environment for game development, attracting talent from across the industry. Since its founding, the studio aims to operate as a "beacon" for quality gaming, striving for innovation and creativity while focusing on delivering engaging titles that resonate with players. With veterans from AAA backgrounds guiding its vision, Dreamhaven seeks to navigate the challenges faced by the gaming industry while emphasizing player experience over profit maximization.