5 Fortress Announces Early Access Release of STRIDEN, a Retro FPS Game with a Twist

Gaming Staff • May 27, 2025

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5 Fortress, an indie game studio from Sweden, has announced the Early Access release of their highly anticipated game, STRIDEN. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic Scandinavian Peninsula, where tensions between East and West have left the land in ruins. STRIDEN is a multiplayer experience that takes players back to the time when phones were attached to the wall with a curly cord.

The game features intense battles, where players must capture vital resources and outmaneuver rival clans to be the last group standing. STRIDEN offers a diverse arsenal of weapons spanning the history of warfare, and players can also utilize the help of a Moose Tank, Radioactive Bear, and an Eagle.

5 Fortress has emphasized the importance of community feedback and has stated that the game will continue to evolve and grow with the help of the community. Ahead of the Early Access launch, the studio will host one final Open Playtest, inviting players to jump in, explore, and share feedback before release.

5 Fortress is an indie developer based in Boden, Sweden, and was founded in 2021 by Johan Sundqvist and Emil Darsbo. STRIDEN has been in development for around two years and is set to be released on July 11, 2025. Players can wishlist the game on Steam. The studio is located at Boden Game Camp, a hub for creative talent, education, incubators, funding, and studio startups.

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