Turku, Finland - January 7, 2026 - Potion8 today announced Goblin’s Die, a 1–5 player online co-op action-adventure RPG coming to Steam and revealed that the studio has received investment - and advisory support - from Supercell co-founder and former Creative Director Mikko Kodisoja.

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In Goblin’s Die, the goblins finally get the story. Players step into the boots of scrappy workers sent to recover the shattered pieces of a mystical artefact - not because they’re heroes, but because someone has to do the dangerous jobs. Out in the wilds, every run becomes a mix of improvisation and survival: scavenge whatever isn’t nailed down, jury-rig gear into a “class,” and somehow make it back alive.

 

Instead of fixed roles, goblins become whatever their gear turns them into - leading to oddball builds and chaotic co-op synergies. Everything dragged back feeds into the growing Hive, unlocking new tech and altering what future runs look like. Whether it’s a quick session or a longer adventure, every outing pushes the goblins - and their ramshackle world - a little further forward.

 

Potion8’s Creative Director and Co-founder, Janne Kodisoja, has been developing the idea behind Goblin’s Die for years. In his version of fantasy, goblins - usually treated as expendable enemies - become the heart of the story: scrappy, flawed, resourceful, and constantly improvising.​

 

“Goblin’s Die flips the traditional RPG power fantasy on its head,” said Janne Kodisoja. “Instead of legendary heroes, you’re a bunch of goblins trying to survive, mess things up, fix them again - and somehow pull it off together. There’s plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor, but it’s built on real co-op systems where teamwork matters - and everything you bring back helps the Hive evolve.”

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Investor and advisor Mikko Kodisoja says it was the team’s focus, execution, and the strength of the vision that convinced him to get involved. “Janne and I have played games together since we were kids, and Goblin’s Die reflects that shared love of action and RPGs. What really stands out is how nimble the Potion8 team is - testing ideas, improving systems, and responding to player feedback while still trusting their instincts. Launch is only the beginning”

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Goblin’s Die will take part in Steam Next Fest in February 2026, with a free playable demo already available. The game is planned to launch into Early Access following Next Fest, with systems and content evolving alongside the community.