Questions the store page can answer
Six questions that come up in every lobby, answered from the store page and the patch notes.
It is a standalone spin-off, not a sequel, and you do not need DRG first. Simplified Chinese interface and subtitles are supported, English is the only full voice track, and it plays solo with a drone.
Six questions that come up in every lobby, answered from the store page and the patch notes rather than opinion.
Is Rogue Core a sequel to Deep Rock Galactic?
No. It is a standalone spin-off set in the same universe, developed by the same studio, Ghost Ship Games. It has its own five Reclaimers, its own progression and its own Early Access timeline.
Do I need to play DRG first?
No. Nothing carries over from DRG, and the systems are different enough that DRG experience helps with the feel of the caves and nothing else. Rogue Core starts from a gauntlet with no gear.
Is there Chinese language support?
Yes for interface and subtitles. The store lists 14 languages for interface and subtitles, including Simplified Chinese, and English is the only language with full voice acting.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese interface | Yes |
| Simplified Chinese subtitles | Yes |
| Full Chinese voice | No, English only |
| Total interface languages | 14 |
From the Steam store page, checked 2026-11-15.
Can I play solo?
Yes. Solo runs include a combat drone called Cooper who mines marked resources and fights alongside you, and since patch 03.02.00 on November 11 you can save and quit after any level and resume later.
How much does it cost right now?
$14.99 during the free weekend, which ends Monday November 16. The normal price is $29.99. It has been in Early Access since May 20, 2026.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Current price | $14.99 |
| Normal price | $29.99 |
| Discount ends | November 16, 2026 |
| Early Access since | May 20, 2026 |
Does it support a controller?
Yes. Steam lists Full controller support, and the game is rated Playable on Steam Deck rather than Verified, which means it runs with caveats around legibility and performance rather than input.
Where should I start?
Bought it this weekend? Do these in order.
- Pick Guardian on the class select screen.
- Set Threat 2 and Cautious pace on the mission screen.
- Break the glass box at the facility entrance and take the Flare Gun.
- Deposit Expenite at the R.E.P.D. as soon as a draft opens.
- Read the boss order page before you attempt your first Gatekeeper, and the Threat Level page before you raise the difficulty.
Those two pages decide whether your first ten hours feel like a game or a punishment.