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Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core — Builds, Classes & Guides
A focused Rogue Core reference for class roles, build frameworks, Expenite routing, risk-vector choices, and solo/co-op planning. Closed Alpha material is labeled so it is not mistaken for current Early Access balance data.
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Guide
Rogue Core Beginner Guide
A Closed Alpha planning snapshot for Rogue Core classes, run structure, Expenite, weapons, and early co-op habits.
Guide
Rogue Core Expenite Farming Guide
A Closed Alpha planning framework for Expenite efficiency, Ellis upgrades, Expenite events, and route rewards in Rogue Core runs.
Guide
Rogue Core Risk Vectors Guide
A Closed Alpha framework for evaluating Rogue Core risk-vector choices, reward categories, and survival trade-offs.
Guide
Rogue Core Solo vs Co-op Guide
A Closed Alpha planning snapshot for how solo and co-op priorities may differ across Rogue Core's run-based progression.
Classes · Closed Alpha snapshot
Explore documented Reclaimer roles
Melee burst DPSAlpha data
Class
Slicer
Plasma-blade melee strike with massive single-target burst
Signature gauntlet
Supernova Blade Gauntlet
Plasma-blade melee strike with massive single-target burst
Strengths
- · Massive single-target burst
- · Blade combo against priority targets
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Drone / area DPSAlpha data
Class
Falconer
Autonomous drone that shocks, debilitates, distracts enemies
Signature gauntlet
Buzzard
Autonomous drone that shocks, debilitates, distracts enemies
Strengths
- · Drone pressure on priority targets
- · Area DPS with autonomous support
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Tank / defenseAlpha data
Class
Guardian
Deployable energy barrier + repulsive force push; also fires directed energy attacks
Signature gauntlet
Stonewall Repulsor Gauntlet
Deployable energy barrier + repulsive force push; also fires directed energy attacks
Strengths
- · Chokepoint defense with an energy barrier
- · Repulsive force push against breakers
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Debuff / supportAlpha data
Class
Spotter
Rapid-fire dart pistol with weakening/disorienting chemical agents
Signature gauntlet
S.P.O.T.T.E.R.
Rapid-fire dart pistol with weakening/disorienting chemical agents
Strengths
- · Weakening and disorienting priority targets
- · Force-multiplies DPS classes
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Historical area-control conceptAlpha data
Class
Gorgon
Historical Closed Alpha concept. The current official Early Access roster lists Retcon instead of Gorgon.
Signature gauntlet
Pending verification
Closed Alpha notes described an area-control concept; the current official Early Access roster does not list Gorgon
Strengths
- · Closed Alpha notes described a crowd-control role; this is not a current Early Access capability claim
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How to use this site
Rogue Core Hub is organized around decisions players make during a run: which role to bring, which weapon covers a team weakness, when to take a risky route, and how Expenite can support the next fight.
Use the status callout on each page before acting on a recommendation. “Closed Alpha” means a documented historical snapshot, “Pending verification” means the source did not support a concrete value, and current release or PC facts link back to Steam.
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Rogue Core FAQ
When did Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core enter Early Access?
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core entered Early Access on Steam on May 20, 2026. The Steam page lists an expected Early Access period of 18–24 months.
Is Rogue Core a sequel to Deep Rock Galactic?
No — it is a stand-alone roguelite spin-off built by Ghost Ship Games. The original DRG continues to receive updates.
Do I need to own Deep Rock Galactic to play Rogue Core?
No. Rogue Core is a separate game. Steam also offers a bundle for players who want both games.
How many players is Rogue Core?
1–4 player co-op, same as DRG.
How is Rogue Core different from regular DRG?
Equipment is scrounged each run, upgrades are randomized, progression is run-based with a meta-layer, and classes mostly define your gauntlet ability rather than locking your loadout.