Off-Leash Interactive, Trollheim Studios, and Fireshine Games today announced Trollheim: Gnomes, an interactive experience that serves as part of the transmedia fantasy IP, Trollheim.

The game is a crafting title and takes place within the procedurally-generated forest, where the few remaining Sprýg Gnomes leave Midgård and seek to reunite in the Dark Forest. The forest is a magical realm, filled with creatures that include not only the gnomes, but trolls, faeries, sirens, and more.

The Trollheim IP is based on ancient Nordic folklore and spans media ranging from books and games, to collectibles, film, and even lifestyle items. On May 19 of this year, Titan books published Trollheim: Tale of Sýstir, and the new game should fit right in with that.

In terms of gameplay, you'll apparently spend much of your time gathering resources to shelter from the cold weather. When you're not fighting off hunger, you'll be able to build dwellings high in the treetops, inside hollowed out logs, between rocks, or near forest lakes.

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A gnome stands among clover leaves on the forest floor, looking through towering trees at a sliver of moon in the night sky.Credit: Off-Leash Interactive/Trollheim Studios/Fireshine Games
A gnome stands among clover leaves on the forest floor, looking through towering trees at a sliver of moon in the night sky.A gnome meets a large creature with long ears and a hideous nose, which regards it with curiosity.A gnome climbs the trunk of a tree that, compared to the tiny gnome, seems quite massive.Viewed in profile, another gnome ascends a tree trunk while sun peers through foliage beyond it.A gnome carrying a bow rests near a fire while a larger creature watches from its left.Standing next to a pinecone that's taller than it is, a gnome faces off against a fairy creature.Several gnome characters stand facing a burning fire at dusk, dressed for battle.A view of a gnome reaching up toward hide stretched across from sticks, in front of its humble abode in the forest.A gnome rides a zipline toward a lower platform, with an opening leading into a gnome building.A character customization screen shows a model at the center of the screen, with six possible head types highlighted to its right.

Because you are a gnome, the breathtaking world around you holds unique threats. After all, you're not any taller than a pinecone. Food goes further when you find it, but bringing it home will surely prove dangerous.

Today's press release promises emergent gameplay, with a variety of outcomes that you can enjoy either alone or with as many as seven other players.

From what I can tell, Trollheim is a developing IP with the potential to hit it big, if readers or players respond well to the branding. As for Trollheim: Gnomes, it appears to be in good hands. Today's press release noted that several team members involved in its creation formerly worked at Mojang (Minecraft), so a certain amount of pedigree is involved.

You'll find the official Steam listing for Trollheim: Gnomes live on the storefront right now. There's no option to purchase the Early Access version just yet, but it sounds like we won't have long to wait; it's due to arrive later this year.