{"product_id":"the-sheep","title":"The Sheep (PREORDER)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a pre-order item.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrders containing this item WILL NOT SHIP until the final pre-order item is available to ship. Expected release date is May 1st 2026 - Image, contents, and release date are subject to change without notice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sheep is a cooperative comedy-horror game for 2-4 players. Each player takes on the role of a Shepherd; mercenaries hired to protect caravans as they travel across the wilderness. Throughout the game, Shepherds will purchase new equipment, level up their character, and gain powerful curses to keep the hordes of mutant sheep at bay. If all caravans make it to the next town, the players win the game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Bleating Nightmare: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDuring the Day, the sheep are normal and friendly. At Night, they transform into bloodthirsty monsters. Each night spawns a new terror the Shepherds must face.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnique Shepherds:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChoose from 6 unique Shepherds to match your playstyle. Each character has multiple options for advancement, providing a different gaming experience each playthrough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFace the Sheep Together:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e The horde is coming, and only a united team of Shepherds can withstand their fury. Players must work together to protect the caravans from the nightly threat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Fresh Horror Game: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEach trek across the wilderness is different from the last. With random Events, Sheep Mutations, and Curses, players will have to stay vigilant at all times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zero Strategy Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48550294585563,"sku":"ZERTS","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7065\/3147\/files\/pic9042800.png?v=1775155093","url":"https:\/\/riftgate.com\/products\/the-sheep","provider":"Riftgate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}