Virtually a yr after launch V Rising stays in early entry, and is planning to have a good time its anniversary in essentially the most electrifying of how: Sod it, thought somebody at Stunlock Studios, let’s add Frakenstein’s monster to our Dracula recreation. The Secrets and techniques of Gloomrot enlargement is about in “a land twisted by the tortured ambitions of a scientific genius”, hi there Victor, who on this incarnation has a legion of followers and a civilisation constructed round his works and “the pursuit of evolution”.
You recognize what which means: Because the teaser exhibits, numerous electrical energy, numerous bodyparts jammed collectively, and a giant previous monster on the finish of it. That is evidently not going to be essentially the most subtle tackle Mary Shelley’s creation, however typically that is effective and, c’mon, Frankenstein’s monster will make for an excellent boss.
That is what grabbed my consideration however the enlargement incorporates much more (opens in new tab). The Franken-lands are their very own new biome, wracked with electrical storms with gothic expertise rising above the land it pollutes, “huge adjustments, additions, and reworks to the present biomes”, and the long-promised overhaul to constructing that may lastly allow you to construct a citadel with a number of flooring (opens in new tab) alongside extra customisation choices.
There are a bunch of latest gear varieties meant to let gamers additional tailor their playstyle, a load of latest weapons, and a brand new faculty of storm spells based mostly round electrical energy. Plus “extra V Blood Bosses, a brand new V Blood monitoring system, and extra enemy selection. Updates to journey, stock, vampire customization, sounds and voice, and extra.”
V Rising has been an infinite success, with the final official phrase being over three million copies offered since launch. The trail it is adopted has been well-chosen additionally, specializing in what gamers like in regards to the recreation, the vampire vibes and issues just like the significance of getting your magnificent citadel excellent. This enlargement seems to proceed that focus with a little bit of added horror fan service. The Secrets and techniques of Gloomrot will launch on Might 17, one yr after V Rising’s launch on early entry, and is free for all house owners of the sport.