It’s nearly time to celebrate another year in orbit!

Deep Rock Galactic turns seven years old this month. It’s been a heck of a ride so far – we couldn’t be more proud of the millions of tons of minerals extracted from Hoxxes and the hard-working dwarves that make it happen.

To recognize your invaluable efforts, we’re throwing a party! The ‘Seven Years in Orbit’ Celebration is going live in-game next week, on Thursday, February 27th at 13:00 CET. It’ll run for two weeks, after which all mining operations are expected to resume their usual tempo.

Here’s a preview of this year’s festivities.

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First up: There’s a new DLC armor set coming to town.

The Skullcrusher set brings you the ancestral armor of the Skullcrusher clan. They may be best known for brewing ale, but they bear the name for good reason. It’s said this ancestral armor still echoes with the call of the war horn – and yearns to be worn into battle once more.

You can find more details and wishlist this DLC below:

https://ad.gamersky.info/@store.steampowered.com/app/3481460/Deep_Rock_Galactic__Skullcrusher_Pack/


There’s no better way to celebrate all your hard work than more hard work! That’s what the latest DRG Employee Engagement Manual says, anyway. So to make this a proper party, we’re introducing the Party Hat - Year Seven headgear. This is a rare case of a time-limited hat – so if you don’t earn it by completing the associated Assignment, the opportunity disappears forever once this event ends. Get to it, miners!

Like all proper events, this one comes with a Double Performance Pass Bonus! While you’re down in the mines, keep an eye on your Terrain Scanner to find a hidden Year 7 Anniversary Trophy buried in the dirt. Dig it out, deposit it, and the rewarding nature of this experience will result in you coming home with double XP earned from the mission.


A few weeks ago when we published last year’s workforce statistics, Management was very pleased to note that there was an overall decline in employees passing out on the job due to alcohol consumption.

Confident that the DRG workforce has learned its lesson about the detrimental effects of alcohol, Management has agreed to provide free beer at the Abyss Bar during these celebrations. You’ll be able to drink Oily Oaf Brew, Glyphid Slammer and Leaf Lover’s Special to your heart’s content! Cheers, miners.


As with all anniversary celebrations, we’ll be dressing up the Space Rig like a five-star hotel! The gilded marble dance floor returns, along with tinsel and confetti, balloons, and precious chandeliers.

Management expresses their sincere hope that these elegant decorations inspire you to work even harder in the coming year.

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Every year, we also mark DRG’s birthday with a special livestream from the GSG crew. And you guessed it – we’re doing it again! We hope you’ll join us right after the event launches on February 27th at 14:00 CET for a cozy livestream from us to you.

Some years are bigger than others – and to manage expectations, we’re not gonna be revealing anything groundbreaking here. But we will have some special guests, and we’ll going live to reminisce on the years that have gone by, the path ahead, and of course to answer questions from you lovely folk.

So again, that’s Thursday, February 27th at 14:00 CET for the dev stream. Hope you can join us!

With love,
-The Ghost Ship Crew

If you’re reading this, we’re in a brave new era of beverages. The official DRG Abyss Bar mug Kickstarter is now live and open for all!

After repeated requests from Deep Rock Galactic employees, Management has finally approved some surplus Abyss Bar mugs for private sale. Now’s your chance to bring this iconic DRG drinkware into your own home -- or into the mines.

These mugs are produced by Scorched Steel Industry as an official collaboration with Ghost Ship Games. Created by their small team of industrial designers, these mugs are meant to be as strong as a dwarf’s work ethic, able to withstand a Deep Dive as well as a trip through the dishwasher.

Here’s what these mugs bring to the table:

• 500 mL (16.9 fl oz) capacity
  
• Suitable for hot or cold beverages
  
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
  
• Food-grade PA6 plastic
  
• Impact-resistant construction (ideal for self-defense)

Scorched Steel has a few stretch goals planned for this project, too – so the more folks that support it, the more goodies we all get! You can expect additional color variants of the mug and some sweet accessories, like a solid metal Drop Pod bottle opener.


That’s all for now, miners.
Remember to hydrate regularly during your shifts! The mines are no place for a dehydrated dwarf.

With love,
-The Ghost Ship Crew (and Scorched Steel)