Co-Op RPG Coridden Hits PC on January 29th

Coridden, the game where you can “ride your friends,” is launching on January 29th for PC via Steam and GOG.

No, it’s not like that! This action RPG allows co-op play for up to four, and one of its signature mechanics is the ability to morph into a beast that your companions can mount. Check out the trailer below to see how it looks in practice. Don’t fret if you’re not into multiplayer — solo play is available.

Coridden comes to us from Swedish developer duo Aftnareld, who’ve taken inspiration from the likes of Baldur’s Gate (II: Shadows of Amn, Dark Alliance); Diablo; and Champions of Norrath with this new game, and it shows. Anshar Publishing is in charge of distribution.

Coridden Overview

In Coridden, players can venture out alone or in co-op with up to 3 friends on a journey to uncover the dark secrets sealed inside the legendary city of Aasha. Grow your powers by finding new equipment and learning skills for both your human and beast forms to become strong enough to save what you hold dear.

At its core, Coridden is about the simple belief that co-op games are not only fun, but are also important for bringing people together!

• BECOME A SHIFTER: Switch between your human and beast form freely to utilize each form’s strengths and skills when needed. The different beast forms are not only formidable in fights, but you can also use them to faster traverse and overcome obstacles in the world.
• ACTION-FOCUSED COMBAT: Experience intense combat action where both your own skills and character gear matter. Learn when to attack, dodge, jump, shapeshift, and use your abilities to effectively take out the aggressive beasts, bandits, and machines that you’ll encounter on your journey.
• GROW YOUR POWERS: Build up both your human and monster form with new gear, attributes, and active and passive skills as you level up. Choose from 4 human classes and train one or more of the 7 beast masteries available.
• RIDE OUT IN CO-OP: Up to 4 players can play together in drop-in/drop-out co-op gameplay, both offline/locally and online. In co-op, you also unlock a special team mechanic: ride on each other’s back to become a strong cavalry unit together!
• EXPLORE THE WORLD OF HEERA: Take the role of one of four siblings, each one with their own distinct personality, opening up for different sidequests and choices in conversations. Alongside your main mission, you can explore the open areas further to find hidden treasures and complete side quests in an unusual science fantasy world.

Coridden is launching on January 29, 2025, on Steam and GOG for $19.99 USD. 

We managed to get hands-on time at PAX East last year and were impressed with the game’s potential depth. There appears to be a good mix of monster types, and the co-op combined with the build variety could certainly add some spice to this stew.

Coridden lands on PC via Steam and GOG on January 29th.

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