LAS VEGAS, NV — Dec. 18th, 2024 — Quest Master, the dungeon-designing sandbox adventure from publisher and development studio Apogee Entertainment, developer Julian Creutz, and co-developer Skydevilpalm, freezes over in today’s new Ice Dungeon Update, and unlocks a treasure chest of content with its highly-anticipated 1.0 launch in Spring 2025.
Deep within Aetheria lies Coldfang Grotto, a treacherous, frostbitten expanse where slippery slopes and bone-chilling obstacles await. Challenge dungeoneers to navigate this frozen terrain, brimming with monsters, puzzles, and traps across a biome crafted for heroes brave enough to embrace the cold.
Coldfang Grotto isn’t just ice—it’s a story waiting to be told. Design frosty gauntlets with treacherous slopes, create icy puzzles that challenge even seasoned adventurers, or transform slippery terrain into opportunities for creative traps and encounters.
Incorporate brain-freezing brainteasers with new mechanics:
- Freeze objects in Maker Mode, creating puzzles that challenge adventurers to unthaw them.
- Wield the freezing boomerang to halt enemies mid-motion and use them to activate pressure plate puzzles.
- Turn bodies of water into temporary ice paths, unlocking new ways to navigate treacherous terrain.
Choose from dozens of floor tiles, strategically place enemies and traps, and forge a legendary, one-of-a-kind quest. Construct intricate dungeons with an intuitive interface and simple drag-and-drop features. Upload creations for other Quest Masters to enjoy, and embark on a myriad of brain-teasing, skill-testing adventures with 3,000+ community-made dungeons to choose from, a number that continues to grow daily.
“Seeing the Quest Master community create over 3,000 dungeons is incredible. It proves that this game has become more than just a dungeon maker—it’s an imagination engine,” said Julian Creutz, Lead Developer of Quest Master. “The creativity and passion of our players in Early Access continues to inspire us as we build the Single Player Campaign into something truly special.”
At 1.0, experience a story-driven adventure across Aetheria in the highly-anticipated Single Player Campaign—crafted with the same powerful tools available to the community. Explore Castle Town as it grows into a bustling hub of quests and characters, journey through six elemental dungeons filled with unique challenges, and uncover secrets that connect players and developers alike in shaping Aetheria’s destiny. Take on daring quests, meet unforgettable allies, and fight to save the kingdom from corruption in an epic campaign built to inspire even more custom creations.
“Quest Master bridges the best of classic 16-bit dungeon crawling with tools that unlock endless creative possibilities for players today,” said Jeron Moore, Executive Producer at Apogee Entertainment and Game Director of Quest Master. “The Coldfang Grotto theme expands those possibilities even further, offering new mechanics that make dungeon creation more exciting and imaginative than ever. It’s incredible to see how the community continues to bring these tools to life, and we can’t wait to share what’s next as we build toward 1.0.”
Quest Master is currently available on PC via Steam Early Access for $19.99 USD. To learn more and stay up-to-date, follow @PlayQuestMaster and @Apogee_Ent on Twitter, subscribe to the Apogee Entertainment YouTube channel, and join the Discord servers of both Quest Master and Apogee Entertainment.
About Julian Creutz
Julian Creutz, a passionate and talented game developer from Germany, has been captivated by video games since childhood, with The Legend of Zelda igniting his enduring love for the medium. With over a decade of game development experience, Julian has honed his skills in thoughtful design and creative ingenuity, leading to the creation of Quest Master—his first commercially available game.
Partnering with Apogee Entertainment has enabled Julian to bring his vision to life, blending nostalgic dungeon-crawling adventure with modern tools that empower players to create, share, and explore. Julian’s ultimate desire is to deliver an engaging and immersive experience that inspires creativity and brings players together for years to come.
About Skydevilpalm
Skydevilpalm is a small development team based in Las Vegas with contributions across multiple projects, including the reimagining of the classic arcade game Qbert* and the mobile title Trigger Heroes. In October 2024, the team released Victory Heat Rally, a retro-inspired arcade racer now available on Steam. Skydevilpalm has also contributed art and assets to platformers like Super One More Jump for Nintendo Switch.
About Apogee Entertainment
Founded by industry visionary Scott Miller, Apogee Entertainment has been a pioneer in gaming history, laying the groundwork for today’s thriving indie scene. Featured in John Romero’s Doom Guy, Masters of Doom, and Shareware Heroes, Apogee introduced groundbreaking titles that redefined what games could achieve and inspired generations of developers.
As the original publisher of Wolfenstein 3D—the first-ever FPS—and creator of hits like Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Rise of the Triad, Apogee built its reputation on bold ideas and innovative games that pushed creative and technical boundaries.
Today, with Scott Miller still at the helm, Apogee Entertainment continues to empower a new generation of indie developers, turning small teams with big ideas into studios that deliver unique, memorable experiences. With eleven exciting projects currently in development, Apogee remains committed to championing creativity, fostering innovation, and bringing ambitious visions to life for players around the globe.
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