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Driftland: The Magic Revival Brings Its Floating Kingdom Strategy to Xbox on May 22, PS5 Release Follows in June

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The fantasy strategy title mixing RTS, 4X and god game mechanics is finally making its console debut after its PC release.

Title: Driftland: The Magic Revival
Developer: Star Drifters
Publisher (Console): Ultimate Games S.A.
Genre: Fantasy Strategy / RTS / 4X / God Game
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC

Floating Kingdoms Arrive on Consoles

Acclaimed fantasy strategy game Driftland: The Magic Revival is preparing its console launch, arriving first on Xbox Series X|S on May 22, 2026, with a PlayStation 5 release scheduled for June 12, 2026.

Originally released on PC, the game was developed by Polish studio Star Drifters, known for titles including Danger Scavenger and First Dwarf.

The console edition is handled by Ultimate Games S.A.

Rebuild a World Torn Apart by Magic

Set in a shattered fantasy realm devastated by a devastating mage war, Driftland takes place across fragmented continents now drifting through the sky as floating islands.

Players assume the role of a powerful mage capable of reshaping the world itself.

Rather than expanding territory traditionally, players can:

  • Move islands
  • Connect territories
  • Reshape landscapes
  • Build new strategic routes across the skies

Starting from a single castle and limited territory, the objective is to grow a thriving magical empire.

RTS, 4X and God Game Mechanics Combined

Driftland blends several strategy genres into a single experience.

The game combines:

  • RTS systems with autonomous unit behavior
  • 4X progression focused on expansion and resource management
  • God game mechanics allowing direct manipulation of the environment

Units receive objectives and independently work toward completing them, reducing micromanagement while maintaining strategic control.

Players can also recruit heroes who enter battle mounted on creatures including dragons.

Four Factions and Multiple Modes

The game features four playable factions, each bringing unique strengths and gameplay styles.

Success depends on balancing multiple resources:

  • Food
  • Gold
  • Raw materials
  • Mana

Players can tackle the story campaign or jump into custom skirmish modes.

Key Features

  • Fantasy strategy world built on floating islands
  • Mix of RTS, 4X and god game mechanics
  • Move and reshape flying land masses
  • Deep magic systems
  • Four distinct factions
  • Campaign and custom game modes
  • Autonomous unit management

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