TROLLHEIM: GNOMES is a co-op PvE survival crafting adventure from Off-Leash Interactive and Trollheim Studios, published by Fireshine Games. It’s set in a procedurally grown forest inspired by ancient Nordic nature, where you gather resources to shelter from the cold, hunger and other threats, master a rich building system, and uncover the mysteries of the forest, alone or with up to seven friends.
Life in the Dark Forest
Climb every tree and rock and enter every cave, exploring above, on and below the forest floor.
Gather blueberries and twigs, and craft everything from arrows to musical instruments.
Make a home in the treetops, hollowed logs, rock crevices or by mist-filled forest lakes.
Trolls, faeries and sirens share the forest. Some are friendly, and some attack on sight.
The Väsen, the mythical beings of Nordic folk belief, are the highlight. Each one is handcrafted and drawn from the World of Trollheim. Some will wander over and join you by the campfire, while others will attack on sight. Calm their nerves or offer them something in return, and they might even come and live with you.
Building looks just as charming. You can add bridges, clad your walls in moss and set some low lighting, whether you want to blend into nature or stand out. As the publisher puts it, only your own imagination is the limit.
A Whole World of Trollheim
The game is part of something bigger. Trollheim is an original transmedia fantasy IP rooted in ancient nature, with an interconnected story spanning books, games, collectibles, film and more. The novel Trollheim: Tale of Sýstir released on May 19 via Titan Books, and you can follow the wider world at Trollheim.com.
Key Dates
| When | What’s Happening |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | The novel Trollheim: Tale of Sýstir releases via Titan Books. |
| October 2026 | TROLLHEIM: GNOMES announced, with a trailer and Steam playtest sign-ups. |
| Later in 2026 | Steam Early Access launch (no date yet). |
| 12–18 months later | The planned 1.0 release, according to the developers’ current estimate. |
TROLLHEIM: GNOMES at a Glance
| Genre | Co-op PvE survival crafting · base building · exploration |
| Players | Fully playable solo offline · online co-op for up to 8 |
| World | Procedurally grown forest · treetops, caves and lakes |
| Engine | Unreal Engine |
| Languages | English (full audio) |
| Minimum PC | 64-bit Windows 10 · 16 GB RAM · RTX 2070 / RX 5700 XT · DirectX 12 · 15 GB storage |
| Recommended PC | 64-bit Windows 11 · 32 GB RAM · RTX 3060 / RX 6700 · DirectX 12 · 15 GB storage |
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