Castlevania is making one other online game comeback, this time as crossover content material with the upcoming 1.0 launch of recreation V Rising. As a part of the vampiric survival recreation’s full launch in Might, this free replace will enable gamers to pit their demonic energy in opposition to Simon Belmont in a boss battle, and if he is efficiently defeated, his trademark vampire-slaying whip will probably be added to the sport’s arsenal.
Gamers may also earn new skills “that embody the grace and precision of the lethal Vampire hunter” if they’ll survive this battle, and a paid beauty DLC will add Castlevania-inspired decor in your vampire lair, a brand new mount, basic Castlevania themes reimagined by V Rising composer Aleksandria Migova, and character customization.
“We’re all huge followers of Castlevania, so having the ability to really create unique Castlevania content material in our recreation is a dream come true,” Stunlock Studios CEO Rickard Frisegard mentioned in weblog put up. “I wish to categorical a heartfelt thanks to our mates at Konami for the possibility to carry Castlevania to the V Rising universe.”
This is not the primary time Castlevania has crossed over into one other online game universe, as Useless Cells: Return to Castlevania was launched final yr. An homage to Castlevania, this enlargement hit a terrific steadiness of heartfelt appreciation for the franchise whereas nonetheless retaining the core id of Useless Cells.
A brand new and unique Castlevania recreation hasn’t been launched since 2014’s Lords of Shadow 2, however the franchise has made a huge impact on tv with a preferred animated sequence. Netflix has renewed Castlevania: Nocturne for a second season, reuniting the forged of Richter, Annette, and Maria for a brand new high-stakes battle in opposition to the forces of darkness.
