Ahoy, G-LYFE Nation! Get ready to dive into the treacherous waters of Barotrauma‘s latest update—Treacherous Tides. Developed by Undertow Games and FakeFish and published by Daedalic Entertainment, this update adds a new layer of deceit and danger to the game, fueling the multiplayer campaign with revamped traitor features, fresh events, and novel rewards.
What’s the Deception Deets?
For those who’ve been sailing under a rock, Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator that takes place on Europa, one of Saturn’s moons. It mixes survival horror with RPG elements and offers both single-player and multiplayer modes. Since its inception, the game has garnered over 2.5 million downloads on Steam and fostered a thriving modding community, boasting over 50,000 fan creations.
Up the Traitor Game
The Treacherous Tides update scales up the traitor mechanics, integrating them seamlessly into the multiplayer campaign. Gamers can now toggle the traitor settings in campaign mode, bringing in an element of unpredictability and deception.
Two server settings give players control over the traitor experience:
- Danger Level: Sets the cap on how hazardous the traitor events can be.
- Traitor Probability: Allows the host to tweak the likelihood of a traitor appearing onboard, ranging from 0% to 100%.
Risk and Reward
Players embracing their inner Judas will earn XP and monetary rewards. The mechanics also allow for chaining successive treacherous acts, each with increasing levels of danger. If a traitor mission goes sideways or the crew sniffs out the betrayal, another player steps into the traitor role for the next mission.
Event Expansion
Previously, the traitor system hosted seven events. With this update, the count jumps to a staggering 27. Some missions even call for multiple traitors, who’ll need to use special codewords to coordinate their nefarious deeds.
Gear Up for Betrayal
Alongside the update come unique items designed for sabotage and stealth, such as:
- Radio Jammer: For missions demanding secrecy.
- Deepdiver Ducks: Your go-to throwable items.
- Timed Explosives: Adding urgency to the chaos.
- Husk Caller: The use is better left unsaid.
So, whether you’re a loyal submariner or a sneaky saboteur, the Treacherous Tides update promises to add a wave of excitement to your Barotrauma experience. For more details, anchor down at the game’s official Steam Page.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
