Dev Update #22: Making Monsters

Posted on by

 

Once more, Vampires, it’s good to see you.

As the flowers wilt and the leaves fall dead upon the ground all around us, the delightful scent of rot that heralds the dark months ahead brings with it as well… news from the crypts. Here at Stunlock Studios, we’ve been busy piecing together the puzzle work that will be our next major patch, and today, we thought it might be an excellent opportunity to take a little piece from every corner of the studio and show how they contribute to the greater whole.

Settle into the shadows, my kin! Whether by lovely candlelight or the calming glow of your computer screen, it’s time to delve into the topic of this developer update… family.

Read more »

Dev Update #21: The Next Chapter

Posted on by

 

Greetings Vampires!

It’s been a little while, and we’ve missed you. 

While sheltering from the sun’s relentless rays, we’ve been immersed in the arcane art of game development. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain to reveal the intricate web we’ve been weaving for V Rising’s nefarious future. As always, it’s time to find your most lavish silken throne, command your minions to uncork that age-old blood wine cask, and dive deep into the mysterious depths of Stunlock Studios crypt.

Read more »

Dev Update #19: Mood of Gloomrot

Posted on by

Well, hello there, my people of the night. It’s time for yet another update from the crypts at Stunlock Studios, and this night we uncover the toxic sludge-soaked lands of Gloomrot. Having gotten a little taste of what’s to come in our feature-rich website preview, let’s take this time to get to know our new neighbors from the artistic vision of some of the team that was able to bring them to life.

Read more »

Dev Update #18: Secrets of Gloomrot

Posted on by

Français  Deutsch  Español

 

Welcome, night kin, to another Dev Update.

 

Tonight we will discuss some details of the highly anticipated multi-floor castle improvements coming to V Rising in our first major content update, set for May. However, before we get into all of the new stuff, we’d like to ensure we’re all on the same page about the upcoming free expansion of the game and what you should expect.

Read more »

Dev Update #17: Dark Magic Designs

Posted on by

 

A ravishing new year to you all, my Vampires! It is our first check-in for the new spin around our most feared enemy, the Sun, and an ideal time to discuss our plans for the coming year. We at Stunlock Studios have been spending the most enjoyable endless Swedish nights preparing for the coming year, and what a year it will be.

 

Tonight, on this most thirsty of nights, we will share with you our visions of the future. We will unveil a massive overhaul to spellcasting and magic progression, as well as a few other things we’re experimenting with. Read more »

Dev Update #16: Experiments, Creations, and Dreams

Posted on by

 

Welcome, Vampires, to another peek inside the Stunlock Studios crypts!

Today we drag to light a bit of what we’re working on and give you a taste of some of the patchwork creations we’re assembling for our first big content update, a free expansion that will be released in 2023. No date has been set, and we still have many months of work as some of these features require major re-works. We know your hunger for new blood and content is strong, and we want to thank everyone for being patient and believing in us. Your trust in V Rising will be well rewarded! Further down, we get into some game design talk, directly addressing some community suggestions we’ve observed over the Early Access so far.

Read more »

Halloween Event: Bloodfeast

Posted on by

 

The Bloodfeast is coming!

 

The dying seasons are upon us, and with it, we revisit a fond tradition. This time of year, we celebrate the passing of the leaves, the raising of ghouls and spirits, and human desperation to make the most of their last harvests before the winter comes to strangle the life from the land. Now is the time to crash the dwindling hopes of our prey!  Bare your fangs, unsheath your blades, and gather every vampire from every corner of the world!

Read more »