Today’s update marks a big step for the game
Karlsruhe, Germany (May 27, 2026) | Nordic Trolls has released Dev Blog #4 for Under a Rock, detailing the survival game’s Creature Taming and Companions system, one of the most requested features from its 450,000+ wishlisted players across all platforms.
A new gameplay trailer accompanies the update, showcasing the game’s distinctive creatures and the full taming loop. Not to mention the myriad benefits of having a few trusty dodos at your side when you find yourself in a pinch!
Watch the new Creature Taming & Companions trailer here:
Taming Wild Creatures
Tames are wild creatures caught using a Taming Box baited with each species’ preferred item. Once tamed, they live at the player’s base, periodically shed species-specific resources, and lay eggs if kept fed and content. Tamed creatures require ongoing care: neglect them and they revert to a wild state, and not always quietly.
Companions: Friends For LifeCompanions are hatched from those eggs in a Hatchery and serve a different role. They can be ridden across the island, fight alongside the player, carry loot in an upgradeable inventory, and respond to direct commands (Stay, Follow, Attack, Stop, Mount, Dismiss) with adjustable combat stances. Unlike tames, companions cannot be permanently killed – when downed in combat, they recover on their own once danger passes.
Companions can be tiered up and have their own core stats (Mobility, Ferocity, Lifeblood, Burden, and Hardiness) that improve through use. Companions can also be customized with cute hats. Together, Taming and Companions systems create a loop that connects exploration, base-building, and combat in a personal way.
The latest gameplay video offers the most detailed look yet at how these systems come together in practice, and also reveals several new creatures:
- Curse Eye – a mysterious presence found in Crystal Caves
- Giant Bee – a busy but dangerous inhabitant of forests and meadows
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About Under a Rock
Under a Rock is an upcoming survival-adventure game focused on exploration, discovery, and systemic gameplay in a procedurally generated world. Developed by indie studio Nordic Trolls and published by Gameforge, the game continues to attract a growing global audience ahead of release.
Stay up to date on Under a Rock’s development by wishlisting it on Windows PC via Steam and by joining the official Discord server.
