The Mound Final Trailer Details Galleon Lobby Loop and 20% Launch Discount Target

With only nine days remaining before the jungle gates open, developer ACE Team and publisher Nacon have shared the final trailer for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. Titled "Ready Your Expedition," this trailer shows the core gameplay loop that squads must master to survive the subterranean horrors awaiting them on July 15, 2026.

Alongside the gameplay peek, the developers launched a final community push on Steam to unlock a 20% launch discount.

The Pre-Expedition Routine Aboard the Galleon

The new footage confirms that expeditions do not begin in the jungle. Instead, squads gather aboard a galleon that serves as the game's central social lobby. Inside this hub, players select contracts, purchase gear, and organize their loadouts.

Before stepping foot on the mainland, teams must coordinate: - Contract Selection: Choosing which objectives to pursue. - Role & Loadout Setup: Dividing specialized weapons and tools among the crew. - Resource Extraction: Retrieving valuable relics to trade back to the ship's captain.

This structure highlights the tactical preparation required before venturing into the dark. If you want to know more about grouping up or going alone, read our overview of the co-op and crossplay systems.

The Jungle Exploration Loop

Once players leave the safety of the galleon, the atmosphere shifts to a tense extraction loop. The trailer displays teams navigating dense undergrowth and narrow cavern systems. The primary goal is finding ancient treasures and returning them to the ship, but eldritch anomalies and territorial monsters stand in the way.

Maintaining mental stability is just as important as managing ammunition. The psychological strain of encountering these unnatural entities directly feeds into the game's mechanics. You can prepare your squad by checking our breakdown of the sanity system and reviewing the list of confirmed creatures you will face.

The Road to a 20% Launch Discount

Steam players have already secured a 15% discount by hitting the second wishlist milestone. The developers are now encouraging the community to make a final push toward the ultimate tier. If the community hits this goal before the July 15 release, the launch discount increases to 20% for everyone.

For information on standard pricing, pre-order bonuses, and available platforms, check our platforms and price breakdown and the detailed pre-order editions guide.