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DRG: Rogue Core

Early Access

A standalone roguelite spin-off from Deep Rock Galactic. Solo or co-op runs through procedurally generated caves using the four original DRG classes: Scout, Engineer, Driller, and Gunner. Each run upgrades a shared cross-run meta-progression tree.

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Developer
Ghost Ship Games
Publisher
Ghost Ship Publishing
Release Year
2026
Coverage
13 articles

Why It Matters

Deep Rock Galactic has one of gaming's most beloved co-op communities. Rogue Core lets Ghost Ship test the roguelite format with an already-invested audience, and if it works, the main DRG series may absorb these ideas.

Complete Guide

Hub Article

Deep Rock Galactic Rogue Core Guide: All 5 Classes 2026

Deep Rock Galactic Rogue Core guide: all 5 Reclaimer classes, roguelite upgrade loop, co-op builds, EA roadmap, and how it compares to the original DRG.

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DRG: Rogue Core Guides

11 guides

Combat & Builds

DRG Rogue Core Retcon Build: The Rewind-Rage Tank Loop

DRG Rogue Core Retcon Build: The Rewind-Rage Tank Loop

DRG Rogue Core Retcon build: how Time Rewind restores your earlier state, how Rage grants +100% Damage and +30% Pickaxe Speed, and how to use both safely.

8 min read
DRG Rogue Core Spotter Build: Crit Darts on the Ground

DRG Rogue Core Spotter Build: Crit Darts on the Ground

DRG Rogue Core Spotter build: why you shoot the ground not the enemy, the Critical Splash and Potent Dart upgrades, the radar, and the Falconer combo.

8 min read
DRG Rogue Core Guardian Build: Seismic Crowd Control

DRG Rogue Core Guardian Build: Seismic Crowd Control

DRG Rogue Core Guardian build: Seismic Gloves fear and stun modes, Armor Beacon timing, verified Workbench upgrades, and safer co-op positioning.

8 min read
DRG Rogue Core Falconer Build: The Co-op Anchor Class

DRG Rogue Core Falconer Build: The Co-op Anchor Class

DRG Rogue Core Falconer build: the Shock Drone synergy, the Thunder Rod electric zone, the in-run revive, and why Falconer plus Spotter tops co-op.

8 min read
DRG Rogue Core Slicer Build: The 560-Damage Plasma Blade

DRG Rogue Core Slicer Build: The 560-Damage Plasma Blade

DRG Rogue Core Slicer build: how the 560-damage Slice works, the Carnage deck's Seeing Red damage buff, Boomstick synergy, and the real Workbench upgrades.

8 min read
DRG Rogue Core Team Compositions: Best Co-op Squads 2026

DRG Rogue Core Team Compositions: Best Co-op Squads 2026

DRG Rogue Core team compositions: which Reclaimers to bring, how pick order affects Enhancement pools, and why Falconer is in every squad worth running.

9 min read
DRG Rogue Core Classes: All 5 Reclaimers Explained 2026

DRG Rogue Core Classes: All 5 Reclaimers Explained 2026

DRG Rogue Core classes: 5 Reclaimers, each with a unique signature and upgrade path. Guardian, Slicer, Falconer, Spotter, and Retcon with stat breakdowns.

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DRG: Rogue Core News & Reviews

DRG Rogue Core vs Deep Rock Galactic: What Actually Changed
Guides

DRG Rogue Core vs Deep Rock Galactic: What Actually Changed

DRG Rogue Core vs Deep Rock Galactic: extraction loop gone, 5 new classes, roguelite meta-progression. What carries over and what Ghost Ship rebuilt.

Notable Titles

  • ▸Deep Rock Galactic (2020)
  • ▸DRG: Rogue Core (2026, Early Access)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DRG: Rogue Core?
A standalone roguelite spin-off from Deep Rock Galactic. Solo or co-op runs through procedurally generated caves using the four original DRG classes: Scout, Engineer, Driller, and Gunner. Each run upgrades a shared cross-run meta-progression tree.
What platforms is DRG: Rogue Core on?
DRG: Rogue Core is available on PC.
Who developed DRG: Rogue Core?
DRG: Rogue Core was developed by Ghost Ship Games and published by Ghost Ship Publishing.