Developer Pengonauts and publisher Playstack have officially released the launch trailer for Dicevaders, celebrating the game's arrival on PC and Nintendo Switch systems on September 29, 2026. Set within the StarVaders universe, this dice-based roguelike deckbuilder turns the tables on humanity by putting players in command of the alien invasion fleet.
The trailer highlights chaotic tactical encounters, grid manipulation, and high-scoring synergies designed to overcome Earth’s defending pilots.
Watch the Official Dicevaders Trailers
Official footage for the game debuted across multiple platforms, including IGN and the official Pengonauts YouTube channel. The promotional releases include both the release date announcement trailer and the official launch trailer, showcasing real-time dice drafting and combo execution.
The footage gives players a direct look at the turn-based grid, where commanders draft units, adjust dice values, and unleash chain reactions to overpower human defenses.
Core Gameplay Mechanics Shown in the Footage
The trailer demonstrates how Dicevaders diverges from standard dice battlers by emphasizing RNG manipulation rather than pure chance. Key tactical systems featured in the gameplay include:
- Grid-Based Deployment: Players position drafted alien units across a turn-based grid each turn to maximize scoring potential and unit synergies.
- Chrono Rerolls: Players spend Chrono resources to reroll dice rows or restock the drafting shop, securing essential units for their builds.
- Budge Adjustments: The Budge mechanic allows commanders to nudge dice throw values, intentionally crafting pairs, triples, or quadruples to activate specific unit combos.
- Earth's Defenders: The trailers reveal encounters against legendary pilots from StarVaders, each utilizing unique disruptive abilities to block the invasion.
Launch Content and Scope
According to the developer announcements accompanying the trailer, the full release of Dicevaders includes extensive content designed for deep replayability:
| Feature | In-Game Quantity / Scope | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 10 Playable Commanders | Includes Duchess, Hex Prince, Blood Beast, Whisperer, Riftmaker, The Exalted, and Overseer. |
| Units | 60+ Units | Standard and Warped units capable of chain-reaction scoring. |
| Artifacts | 120 Artifacts | Stackable passive items that scale offensive scores. |
| Cosmic Modifiers | 30+ Constellations | Modifiers that alter the parameters of a run. |
| Difficulty Modes | 6 Tiers | Scaled challenge levels leading to the game's True Ending. |
| Campaign Modes | Multiverse & Daily | 13 Multiverse challenge modes alongside Daily Challenges. |
Platforms, Pricing, and Launch Discounts
Dicevaders released globally on September 29, 2026, across multiple platforms. Official data confirms support for the following specifications:
- Platforms: PC (Windows and Mac via Steam), Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
- Standard Price: $14.99 / £12.99 / €14.99.
- Launch Discount: A 10% discount applies during the initial two-week launch window, lowering the price to $13.49 on Steam.
- Store Bundles: Pengonauts launched official Steam bundles alongside StarVaders and the roguelike deckbuilder Balatro, providing complete-the-set discounts.
Minimum PC System Requirements
Players planning to run the game on desktop platforms via Steam can review the official minimum hardware specifications:
- Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10, or 11
- Processor: 2.0 GHz
- Graphics Memory: 4 GB Video Memory
- Supported Controls: Full controller support (DualShock and DualSense supported), mouse-only, or keyboard-only input modes.
For the latest updates or patch information, check the official Steam store page or the developer's website at Pengonauts.com.
