Ghost Ship Games has revealed a gameplay trailer during the Triple-i Initiative Showcase for Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core, a new 1-4 player co-op FPS with roguelite elements, bringing even more action into the world of the beloved Deep Rock Galactic. Alongside the announcement, sign-ups for the game’s closed alpha playtest are now open via its Steam page.
The story follows an elite team of dwarves known as the Reclaimers, who are tasked with fighting off a new threat called the Core Spawn. After a mysterious event known as The Grayout, mining operations on planet Hoxxes came to a halt, prompting the Reclaimers to investigate and eliminate the danger.
Unlike the original game, Rogue Core introduces roguelite mechanics, meaning each mission starts with basic gear, and players must collect weapons, upgrades, and abilities during the run to survive increasingly intense enemy waves. Success hinges on teamwork and adaptive tactics, especially as enemies grow stronger the longer your squad stays in the mines.
Each mission features procedurally generated caves, and the Core Spawn enemies offer a new level of challenge—smarter and deadlier than anything the dwarves have faced before. Players will also have access to experimental gear, including the powerful Reclaimer Gauntlets, as they delve into the deepest and darkest parts of Hoxxes.
Alpha testing is now open for registration, giving fans of the series a chance to be among the first to try this ambitious spin-off. Anyone interested can visit the game’s Steam page and click “Request Access” to apply.