Are you ready to brave a brand new world, survivalists? Then get ready to step into the Dawn of Defiance by Traega Entertainment. From the creators of Aegis Descent, Dawn of Defiance is a mythic Greek myth-inspired open world survival game that challenges you to take your hubris to the next level. Face down the trials of the Gods, take their powers, and usher in an era of man.

Reminiscent of Valheim, it is similarly mythical in nature, taking from Greek rather than Norse stories. However, rather than trying to prove yourself to Odin and earn your way into an afterlife paradise, you are trying to take down the very Gods that hold sway over the Greek isles.

Otherwise, the mechanics seem to be quite similar. The world is vast, with different environments and dangers within them. You have a robust crafting system that lets you build various bases, armor, and weapons. And you advance through completing various trials, which opens up new powers and new crafting options along the way. You can even have three other players join your adventure in your server and aid each other in your journey.

Expertly Crafted

Although recently put out in Early Access on Steam, Dawn of Defiance already feels like a fully actualized game. And who’s surprised? Traega Entertainment is a Nashville, Tennessee based game company filled with veteran developers from a myriad of AAA studios – including Blizzard, EA, Microsoft, and many others. The team members were burnt out by the endless grind and crunch culture of the mainstream game industry and came together to continue doing what they love while setting reasonable work-life boundaries.

 As a company, Traega Entertainment strives to strike a work-life balance with 35 hour work weeks. They encourage employees to be comfortable at work and enjoy their personal lives. It may take time to put out a product, but rest assured that any games Traega Entertainment puts out are crafted with love, care, and will never be rushed out the door just to hit a deadline. If you are interested in joining an independent game company that values its employees, then consider joining up. They are actively encouraging qualified individuals to apply on their website.

As for Dawn of Defiance, the developers say that it will remain in Early Access for two years. In this time, there will be a steady stream of major and minor updates continually expanding content. The timeline may expand to three years, taking into account adjustments they may make as a result of player feedback. However, you can guarantee that it won’t remain in Early Access Purgatory. The price will scale as updates are rolled out, so get in on the ground floor for the best bang for your buck today!