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Moon Studios have released a major update for No Rest For the Wicked, adding a whole slate of new content to their popular early-access isometric action RPG.
The update is quite big and it introduces several new things including new enemy faction, new item category and makes some exciting changes to the crucible.
Below, you'll find a nice little breakdown of everything in the update. You can also check the video above if you don't feel like reading about the update.
What does The Crucible update add to No Rest for the Wicked?
Crucible changes
As the title suggests, the Crucible update introduces major changes to the crucible with a new roguelite and new boon system, known as “Echos.”
The new crucible is nearly double the size of the previous version and features a whole new level of deeper randomization. And now the Crucible will also be unlocked earlier for players to experience it from reaching Sacrament.
New Fungal Enemy Faction: Featuring new enemy types known as the “Gloam”, with all new behaviours to adapt to in combat.
New Item Category: Exceptional Items have been added to the game. This is a whole new level of enhancement that will allow players to further improve their weapons from the Crucible and carry over into the rest of the game.
More Visceral Combat: Combat has always been at the core of No Rest for the Wicked, and with the Crucible update players will experience many improvements that bring variety and freshness to how battles will play out. Players can now rip, tear, shatter and shred opponents! These effects are not just visual, players can utilize these effects and abilities to overcome the treacherous difficulty found in the depths of the Crucible.
Stray Animals: Not everything found in the game is trying to kill you – players will find new stray animals in Sacrament to interact with. Take a break to pet these cute creatures along your journey.
More to Explore: Previous areas and regions like the Black Trench and the Nameless Pass have received revisions providing exciting new paths and extending these areas. Providing more for players to seek out and explore in this update.
Steam Deck Verified and QOL improvements: No Rest for the Wicked is now officially Steam Deck Verified for players who want to play the game on the go. This update includes multiple bug fixes, several performance enhancements, and tweaks that will improve players' gameplay resulting in a smoother and more optimized experience.
For the official patch notes, you can check the official blog post on Steam.
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