DREDGE

Black Salt Games · Team17

Released: Mar 30, 2023
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Last updated: 13 Sep 2026, 01:46 GMT

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11 Jun 2026Developer post
Save 60% on DREDGE in the Team17 Publisher Sale
Save a whopping 60% on DREDGE in the Team17 Publisher Sale! Save and set sail on a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why so
15 Nov 2025Developer post
Fangamer Annual Free Shipping Sale
If you've had your eyes on some DREDGE merch from our mates at Fangamer, their annual free shipping sale is on from November 14th till December 1st! This deal is the perfect way to save some money while getting a great gift for any DREDGE fans in your life - or to treat yourself
03 Oct 2025Developer post
❗Update Required
We want to let you know about an important update. A recently identified security vulnerability within Unity has been spotted, and while there is currently no evidence of impact on users, we’re taking all relevant steps to ensure you’re on the latest and safest version of the gam
28 Aug 2025Developer post
Two Point Museum x Dredge
The free DREDGE DIGIVERSE update for Two Point Museum is live today! Add to your collection with some sinister DREDGE exhibits, beware though... they might unleash some havoc in your museum. For players who already own Two Point Museum, the free DREDGE DIGIVERSE update is availab
16 Jun 2025Developer post
Save 50% OFF DREDGE in Steam Fishing Fest!
Hey anglers! 👋 DREDGE is a part of this years Steam Fishing Fest , from June 16th - 23rd. During the event, you'll find discounts across DREDGE base game, The Iron Rig DLC, The Pale Reach DLC and more! ⛵ Discover more on our Steam page: Save 50% on DREDGE on Steam Keep up to dat
30 Apr 2025Developer post
DREDGE is now on Vinyl!
The complete soundtrack, composed by the award-winning David Mason, gathers tracks from both of the game’s DLC’s – “The Pale Reach” and “The Iron Rig” – as well as official trailer soundtracks and even bonus Accordion Sessions. Pressed on coloured marbled vinyl, with a beautiful
24 Feb 2025PCGamesN
2023 horror gem Dredge is at its lowest price yet, but you'll have to act fast
I played Dredge on an eight hour flight to New York. I vividly remember turning into a tight valley in search of resources, only to be set upon by some terrifying Lovecraftian-inspired leviathan that stalked my little tugboat from below. Paranoia began to set in, the once idyllic
25 Dec 2024Gamemag.ru
Рыбацкая адвенчура Dredge стала бесплатной в Epic Games Store на новогодней раздаче
Dredge стала следующей бесплатной игрой на ежедневной праздничной раздаче в Epic Games Store .
24 Dec 2024PC Gamer
Dredge, the horror-fishing game with immaculate vibes, is free on the Epic Game Store
Dredge is great. We called it "a fantastic fishing game with a sinister mystery lurking in its depths" in our 89% review , and also named it Best Setting in our 2023 Game of the Year Awards. And now, for the first time ever, you can pick it up for free from the Epic Games Store .
24 Dec 2024PCGamesN
Dredge is one of the greatest PC horror games, and now it's free, if you're fast
When I look back at my favorite indies of the last couple of years, it's impossible for Dredge not to drift right to the front of my mind. If you're a lover of fishing minigames, Eldritch horrors, or both, it's a must-play. Now, thanks to Epic Games' festive generosity, Dredge is
18 Dec 2024Developer post
DREDGE is out now on Mac for Steam!
Hey Anglers, We've just released DREDGE on macOS for Steam! We hope Mac players enjoy the start of their adventures in our mysterious archipelago of Greater Marrow... and beyond! 🌏 Captain your fishing trawler to explore a collection of remote isles, and their surrounding depths
Hey Anglers,
We've just released DREDGE on macOS for Steam! We hope Mac players enjoy the start of their adventures in our mysterious archipelago of Greater Marrow... and beyond! 🌏
Captain your fishing trawler to explore a collection of remote isles, and their surrounding depths, to see what lies below. Sell your catch to the locals and complete quests to learn more about each area’s troubled past. Outfit your boat with better equipment to trawl deep-sea trenches and navigate to far-off lands, but keep an eye on the time. You might not like what finds you in the dark...
DREDGE - Key Features:
❓ Unravel a Mystery: Captain your fishing trawler across a collection of remote islands, each with its own inhabitants to meet, wildlife to discover, and stories to unearth
⛵ DREDGE the Depths: Scour the sea for hidden treasures and complete quests to gain access to strange new abilities
🎣 Study Your Craft: Research special equipment and upgrade your boat’s capabilities to gain access to rare fish and valuable deep-sea curios
🐠 Fish to Survive: Sell your discoveries to the locals to learn more about each area, and upgrade your boat to reach even more secluded locations
👁️ Fight the Unfathomable: Strengthen your mind and use your abilities to survive trips out on the water after dark.
Learn more about DREDGE on our Steam page: ⬇️
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1562430/DREDGE/
DREDGE Expansions
Alongside the base game, DREDGE Expansions are also available for Mac on Steam, which includes The Iron Rig and The Pale Reach Expansions! Learn more about both expansions below:
The Iron Rig
Uncover ancient disturbances and craft advanced equipment, items and gadgets with the help of new acquaintances. Join Ironhaven Corp's efforts to assemble The Iron Rig, but be wary. What are they truly here for?
The Iron Rig: Key Features
2-5 hours of content playable at any time in your playthrough
Craft a new tier of equipment with 8 new pieces of gear
Catch more than 50 new fish
Advance to a new tier of boat hull, bigger and better than before
Research enhanced versions of some abilities
Earn 12 achievements
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2561450/DREDGE__The_Iron_Rig/
The Pale Reach
Explore the treacherous ice fields to discover a mystery frozen under the ice. You'll retrace the steps of the last crew that came before you and unearth a story of bitter betrayal. Find some familiar faces and develop new equipment to navigate the area and profit from its inhabitants.
The Pale Reach: Key Features
1-3 hours of content playable at any time in your playthrough
Discover 3 new pieces of equipment to catch 11 new fish and crab species
Craft a new boat add-on to smash through the ice
Purchase ice blocks to extend the shelf-life of your most valuable catches
8 achievements
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2561440/DREDGE__The_Pale_Reach/
That's all for now, Anglers! 👋
Keep up to date with DREDGE:
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DREDGE Discord
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29 Nov 2024Developer post
Nominate DREDGE for Labor of Love - Steam Awards 2024
Hey anglers, The Steam Awards 2024 are here! Steam is inviting players to nominate their favourite game within a specific award category, and we'd love it if you could nominate DREDGE in the 'Labor of Love' category! If you appreciated your time in DREDGE, we'd genuinely apprecia
28 Nov 2024Developer post
DREDGE sets sail on Mac on December 18th!
Hey Anglers, Today we have exciting news for Mac players! We've seen your comments around bringing DREDGE to Mac and we're happy to announce that on December 18th, DREDGE will be available to play for macOS on Steam! Alongside the base game, DREDGE Expansions will also be availab
18 Sep 2024Developer post
DREDGE Hotfix v1.5.3
Hey Anglers, We've just released update 1.5.3 for DREDGE. This update addresses what should hopefully be the last round of bugs for The Iron Rig. Patch Notes: Fixes Fixed an issue where the Aurous Anchor could be duplicated. Players who already have excess Aurous Anchors can get
Hey Anglers,
We've just released update 1.5.3 for DREDGE. This update addresses what should hopefully be the last round of bugs for The Iron Rig.
Patch Notes:
Fixes

Fixed an issue where the Aurous Anchor could be duplicated. Players who already have excess Aurous Anchors can get rid of them by doing the following: Deploying them all at sea (via Inventory > Cast Overboard). Save and Quit the game. When loading, only 1 will be preserved, which you can collect.
Fixed an issue where 16:10 aspect ratios were considered unsupported.
Fixed an issue where a handful of ooze spots in Twisted Strand and Stellar Basin could not be cleared under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue where SteamDeck detection was not working in certain conditions.
Thank you for your continued support!
<3 Black Salt Games
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04 Sep 2024VG247
No Man’s Sky's Aquarius update brings a touch of Dredge to the cosmos by letting you become an interstellar fisherperson
If you enjoy standing by virtual bodies of water and praying that you've picked the right worm to tempt what dwells within to take a little nibble, the latest update for No Man's Sky is definitely for you. Dubbed Aquarius, it arrives today, September 4, and is all about reeling i
29 Aug 2024Developer post
DREDGE Hotfix v1.5.2
Hey Anglers, We've just released update 1.5.2 for DREDGE. This update fixes a handful of bugs and improves a few areas that have been catching players out since our release of The Iron Rig the other week. Patch Notes: Adjustments Exotic bait no longer requires the correct rod to
Hey Anglers,
We've just released update 1.5.2 for DREDGE.
This update fixes a handful of bugs and improves a few areas that have been catching players out since our release of The Iron Rig the other week.
Patch Notes:
Adjustments

Exotic bait no longer requires the correct rod to be equipped in order for it to be placed. You'll still need the correct rod to catch whatever shows up though!
The Foreman will make it clearer that you can talk to him if you run out of ooze patches to siphon up.
Increased the size of the ooze markers on the map.
Added a map marker for the rig's location before you visit it.
Added 1-2 nautiloids to each of their spawn locations.
Fixes

Fixed an item duplication bug.
The portal from the Aurous Anchor now visually layers better when placed on ooze.
The Leviathan will no longer be able to consume players as they're in the process of docking at the rig.
Fixed an issue where one patch of ooze couldn't be fully cleared in Twisted Strand under certain conditions.
Fixed an issue where players could mark bait spots on their map, causing a number of flow-on issues with the map and spyglass.
A handful of small text fixes.
Additionally, the whole team is incredibly grateful for your support. The reception to The Iron Rig has exceeded our expectations, and we're so happy you've enjoyed diving back into the world of DREDGE.
<3 Black Salt Games
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27 Aug 2024Developer post
DREDGE Merchandise Available Now!
Players have been asking for a long time for a keepsake of their time in DREDGE... just beware what you pull up from the depths! Today we’re excited to announce not only our very special partnership with the incredible team at Fangamer , geniuses behind some of gaming’s most impr
15 Aug 2024PCGamesN
As if Dredge couldn't get any better, there's some slick new DLC
As a Scottish person, I'm relatively accustomed to seeing oil rigs. They're dotted across the north of Scotland, looming eerily in the distance, often drenched in sea mist and framed by gray skies. Most recently, we saw Still Wakes the Deep transform one of our rigs into a twiste
15 Aug 2024Developer post
DREDGE: The Iron Rig - Available Now!
Hey Anglers, We’ve just released update 1.5.1 for DREDGE. The majority of this update is focused on the addition of our new DLC, The Iron Rig, but it also contains fixes and tweaks for all players! Check out the brand new trailer for the DLC below, then read on for the (spoiler-f
Hey Anglers,
We’ve just released update 1.5.1 for DREDGE. The majority of this update is focused on the addition of our new DLC, The Iron Rig, but it also contains fixes and tweaks for all players! Check out the brand new trailer for the DLC below, then read on for the (spoiler-free) patch notes.
Watch on YouTube
Patch Notes:
For owners of The Iron Rig:
Features
The Iron Rig paid DLC - a new constructable destination visitable at any time in your playthrough, with new:
Fish
Pursuits
Equipment
Achievements
Enhanced Abilities
Consumable items
...and more!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2561450/DREDGE__The_Iron_Rig/
For all players:
Features

Added some new apparitions that can rarely be seen through the fog.
Added the ability to select which Crab Pot & Bait type is being deployed.
Added a custom background when using a late-game ability to harvest fish.
Added a custom background to most shore caches.
Added a new shipwreck to Stellar Basin
Added Polish language.
Added new themes for the title screen. These are unlocked by owning their respective DLC, and can be selected via a new setting in the “General” section.
The "Complete Edition" theme requires The Pale Reach, The Iron Rig, and Blackstone Key DLCs.
Adjustments

Increased the size of Storage from 72 to 99 cells.
Increased the maximum number of map markers from 50 to 100.
Reduced maximum panic-reducing effect of lights by 10%
Made the Game Over screen look nicer.
Moved a small number of fishing and dredging spots around.
Added a paint bucket icon to The Painter in Little Marrow.
Infection can now spread even if your inventory is open.
Infection can now [REDACTED]
When new abilities are unlocked, they’re now highlighted on the radial ability wheel until selected.
Your Net tab can now be viewed at some additional locations to facilitate [REDACTED].
Added new names to the credits.
The UI now completely disappears during cutscenes in The Iron Rig and The Pale Reach.
Changing the language now changes which primary font is used.
Added a new Russian font
Numerous performance tweaks and optimizations.
Fixes

Fixed a longstanding issue/exploit where saving and reloading caused all fishing and dredging spots to repopulate. Sorry!
Fixed a longstanding issue where research parts never appeared in crab pots. You're welcome!
Fixed an issue where, in extremely rare cases, if a save file failed to load, the game would overwrite it with a new save.
When a [REDACTED] causes a fish to land on your deck, it now counts towards your catch count in the encyclopedia, and will show the "new species" banner if it's a new discovery.
Adjusted the position of the panic tutorial slightly to not overlap the panic eye animation so much.
Trawl nets no longer function during the final cutscene, which prevents "new species discovered!" banners from popping up over the climax of the game.
Ravens will no longer spawn if the player is currently right next to a dock.
Random events will no longer spawn while the player is locked in dialogue with the photographer in The Pale Reach.
The light on the Fort in Stellar Basin is now visible from further away.
The "Perfect Packing" achievement wasn't unlocking in some scenarios.
The "debt repayment" bar at Greater Marrow wasn't respecting custom colour choices.
Placing map markers should always play a SFX now.
The creaking traps in Twisted Strand are no longer audible from halfway across the map.
Fixed an issue where text could get stuck on screen if it was very short, and Text Speed was set to Fast. Mostly affected Korean and Chinese languages.
When playing with a cursor, you can no longer click on the Cargo tab while using the Spyglass.
Quest grids that require players to make a decision about whether to pick up or leave an item no longer show a (non-functional) "Return to town" prompt.
Players can no longer pick up an item from some quest grids and then interact with dialogs with the item still on their cursor.
Removed a couple of bushes that were floating in the sky above Twisted Strand. Apologies to the folks who thought this was us hinting at a secret zone in the clouds!
Adjusted a few pieces of terrain to prevent the hull of your boat from clipping through.
The Travelling Merchant's bunting has been re-added.
Rain no longer looks weird when climbing the steps to the Ancient Lighthouse.
The Photographer's camera case is no longer able to be discarded via the temporary storage tray beneath the fishing minigame.
Hundreds of text and localization fixes.
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14 Aug 2024VG247
Dredge: The Iron Rig review: A solid reason to reel yourself back into spooky fishing
Dredge , as both me and at least two of my coworkers have written before, is good fun . Its latest bit of DLC, The Iron Rig, is buy and large more of that same kind of fun, but I can’t help but feel that, at least from a narrative perspective, it had the potential to offer a bit