Gearbox Publishing and Cryptic Studios Launch Neverwinter: Demonweb Pits on PC and Consoles
In an exciting announcement, Gearbox Publishing and Cryptic Studios have released Demonweb Pits, the 26th module of the popular Dungeons & Dragons MMORPG, Neverwinter. Players on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox can now embark on a thrilling adventure to confront the spider-goddess Lolth and save the city of Menzoberranzan. This module introduces a new adventure zone, Narbondellyn, where players can explore the grounds of House Fey-Branche, and a challenging dungeon called the Demonweb Pits. Alongside these additions, quality of life improvements have been made, including a streamlined leveling experience. With the conclusion of the Menzoberranzan story arc, players can anticipate a unique and unprecedented next module in the world of Neverwinter.
Unraveling the Menzoberranzan Crisis
The storyline of Demonweb Pits revolves around Gromph Baenre, the Archmage of Menzoberranzan, who has recovered Zhaun’ol’leal, a long-lost demon summoning tome. Seeking a way to access Lolth’s domain within the Abyss, Gromph delves into ancient texts within the Sorcere. However, this endeavor triggers a catastrophic event, causing the Material Plane and the Demonweb Pits to merge. Consequently, demons, including the formidable Lolth, are able to infiltrate the Underdark, while a surge of abyssal magic floods into the Narbondellyn district. To prevent the destruction of Menzoberranzan, players must unite with Noori, a brilliant Sorcere mage and cousin to the Archmage. Their objective is to seal the rift and banish Lolth back to the Abyss.
Thrilling New Content for Adventurers
Demonweb Pits offers a wealth of engaging content and exciting updates for all Neverwinter players. Here are the key features introduced in this module:
1. New Adventure Zone – Narbondellyn
For the first time in Neverwinter, players can explore Narbondellyn, a captivating neighborhood that houses the impressive Narbondel landmark of Menzoberranzan. This new zone provides a fresh backdrop for adventures to unfold.
2. New Dungeon – The Demonweb Pits
The fractured spell of Archmage Gromph blurs the boundaries between Menzoberranzan and the Demonweb Pits. Players must rally together to expel Lolth from the Material Plane. The Demonweb Pits dungeon presents an epic battle against the spider-goddess, offering new secrets, challenging bosses, and rewarding loot.
Players can select from three difficulty tiers:
- Normal and Advanced difficulties for random queues
- Master difficulty for those seeking the ultimate challenge
3. New Menzoberranzan Hunts
Embark on challenging hunts across Menzoberranzan’s various neighborhoods, pitting yourself against horrifying monstrosities from both the Underdark and the Demonweb Pits. Cooperation with fellow adventurers is crucial to defeat these formidable foes, close the opened abyssal tears, and harness the power of the Demonweb Pits. The hunts introduce modifiers to increase the challenge and earn greater rewards, incorporating mechanics from previous hunts in the Dragonslayer and Barovia modules.
4. Post-Leveling Experience Update – The Hero’s Path
“The Hero’s Path” Meta Adventure Set revolutionizes the leveling experience in Neverwinter, providing players with goals and rewards beyond the maximum level of 20. This update extends the new user-experience and offers improved guidance into the endgame. In the Adventure Log, players can find “The Hero’s Path” under the leveling experience, which guides them through the game in a tutorial-like format. It teaches players about various gameplay mechanics, such as combat and currency, and suggests different areas of the game to explore.
With the release of Demonweb Pits, Neverwinter continues to captivate players with its immersive world and thrilling adventures. Whether on PC or consoles, gamers can now join forces to combat Lolth’s menacing presence and secure the future of Menzoberranzan.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, GeForce Now
