Systemic Reaction’s popular open-world roguelite game, Ravenbound, has recently unveiled its highly anticipated Update 1.1, along with an exciting new DLC titled “Hammers of Ávalt.” This comprehensive update offers players a range of new features, improvements, and bug fixes to enhance their gaming experience. Let’s delve into the details of this thrilling update and DLC.
“Hammers of Ávalt” DLC: Unleash the Power of the Hammer
The “Hammers of Ávalt” DLC, Ravenbound‘s first paid downloadable content, introduces an exciting addition to the game’s arsenal: the hammer. Inspired by Scandinavian folklore, this DLC adds 13 unique hammers with diverse abilities for players to wield against their enemies. Furthermore, players can customize their playstyle by utilizing six special effect cards, allowing for greater flexibility and strategic decision-making. For a limited time, players can acquire the “Hammers of Ávalt” DLC for free on Steam until July 13. Afterward, it will be available for purchase at the price of $3.99.
Update 1.1: Enhancements and New Experiences Await
Update 1.1 accompanies the release of the “Hammers of Ávalt” DLC, providing players with an array of new features and improvements. Let’s explore the highlights of this update:
- Play Online or Offline: One of the most significant changes is the removal of Ravenbound’s Apex Connect requirement. Previously, players were required to be online to play the game. However, with Update 1.1, players can now enjoy the game’s immersive fantasy open world both online and offline, providing greater flexibility and accessibility.
- New Skill Tree: To enhance the sense of progression, Update 1.1 introduces a new skill tree system. Players can earn skill tree points through gameplay, allowing them to unlock various perks and skills. This addition adds depth to each run, enabling players to customize their characters and develop unique playstyles.
- New Hidden Treasures: Update 1.1 expands the exploration aspect of Ravenbound by introducing four new variants of hidden treasures. Players can discover these treasures, which can provide valuable rewards such as coins, health, mana, blessings, and even help mitigate the Hatred mechanic—a central gameplay element in Ravenbound.
- Combat Balancing: Update 1.1 also addresses combat difficulty by making several adjustments to enemy strength and behavior. These balancing improvements aim to create a more engaging and fair combat experience for players, ensuring that challenges remain enjoyable and rewarding.
In addition to the above highlights, Update 1.1 builds upon the foundation of Ravenbound’s previous updates. This includes an extensive overhaul of the Hatred System, improvements to game balance and pacing, the introduction of new cards to enhance variety and gameplay depth, a redesigned Vessel Select menu, and a host of bug fixes and quality-of-life enhancements. Systemic Reaction continues to support Ravenbound with regular updates, ensuring that players can fully immerse themselves in this captivating roguelite adventure.
With the release of Ravenbound’s Update 1.1 and the enticing “Hammers of Ávalt” DLC, players can look forward to an enhanced gaming experience, a wealth of new content, and the opportunity to shape their own epic journeys in the game’s rich and immersive fantasy world.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
