Originally scheduled for an earlier launch, the Dredge mobile game has been moved to February as the new release date.

Well, this might dismay you but don't worry just yet. There's hope at the end of the rainbow since Black Salt Games confirmed that they will open a closed beta for mobile gamers. This way, you can take a glimpse of the game before it becomes officially available.

Have You Played Dredge Before?

'Dredge' Mobile Delayed 'Til 2025, But Closed Beta Opens

To the unfamiliar, Dredge is this sweet overlap of fishing game mechanics and Lovecraftian horror. As a fisherman in the isolated town of Greater Marrow, for all initial appearances, you will be taking part in an ordinary fishing venture: catching fresh seafood to earn a living. However, the deeper you go, the darker things become, PocketGamer describes.

From monstrous sea creatures and mysterious beings to a foreboding island off of your deserted island, Dredge keeps you on tenterhooks with its atmosphere and psychological twists.

Already grossing quite the attraction through its chilling storytelling, atmospheric graphics, and engaging gameplay, the upcoming mobile port seems inevitable for an eagerly awaited addition.

So Why the Delay?

Black Salt Games has attributed the setback to the issue of handling the vast Dredge universe within the mobile scope. They are putting their best efforts into delivering a similar quality product on the mobile as they do on the PC and console. Moreover, with such critical and award-winning success, this delay manifests the seriousness of maintaining that quality.

The other factor is strategic when it calls for another closed beta launch. Gathering a wider audience's feedback will allow the developers to fine-tune the mobile version to ultimately be more in line with what the players desire.

How to Join the Closed Beta For Dredge

Get a sneak peek of Dredge on Mobile Black Salt Games has opened sign-ups for the closed beta through this Google form. Participants selected to receive the closed beta get to play early and provide super valuable feedback back to the development team. The closed beta is a crucial step in the game's completion process to ensure the final product will be ready for release in 2025.

What to Expect in the Mobile Version

If the mobile adaptation mirrors that of the main game, fans can expect: Haunted waters, hidden secrets, and the unknown. You can also manage your sanity as bizarre events unfold and monstrous creatures appear.

Dredge also boasts a captivating lore that will keep you coming for more—a deep history of Greater Marrow and unsettling surroundings. Including the closed beta shows that there may be other features or optimizations coming in for mobile gameplay that will give it a better experience.

This delay does indeed look disappointing, but Black Salt Games is keen to deliver a stellar gaming experience. The interim will provide fans with behind-the-scenes content on their YouTube channel, giving fans some insight into how the game was made and the lore that makes the world Dredge endearingly haunting.

Delaying the mobile port of Dredge to 2025 is a small price to pay for a game promising a kind of depth and absorption that is rarely matched. And with the closed beta now available to a few lucky souls, the anticipation for full release will certainly not fade away.

The wait is sure to be worthwhile regardless if you're a newcomer or an old player.