The Deer God is Now Available on Xbox One for Free for Xbox Live Gold Members

Written by Brandon Hofer on August 31, 2015

News: Microsoft has uploaded “The Deer God” early for Xbox Live gold members so be sure to go download it and check it out.

The Deer God is now available as a free download for Xbox Live Gold members on Xbox One. The first of two Xbox One games that will be available for free in September, The Deer God is a karmic journey through a beautiful but hostile world. For your sins against deerkind, you have been reincarnated as a tender fawn. While your new path is fraught with danger, it also provides an opportunity to redeem yourself.

As you progress in the game you will make your way through a procedurally generated 2.5D world with dynamic lighting, distinct biomes and a day/night cycle. You will mate with fellow deer and amass an affectionate following that will help you overcome the predators and puzzles ahead. Some of the features you will encounter in the game include:

Combination of 2.5D pixel art and depth of field effects

Growth from fawn to stag and reincarnation influenced by karma

Procedurally generated world with dynamic weather, day/night and biomes

Gather herds and mate with deer to produce offspring (checkpoints)

Atmospheric original soundtrack by Evan Gipson (Mines of Mars)

Take a look at the launch trailer below and tell us what you think. Are you excited to try out The Deer God?