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Survival Action RPG V Rising launches today on Steam alongside the hyped Legacy of Castlevania event 

Own the night and rise as the Alpha-Vampire in the 1.0 update, now live!

Today, May 8th, marks the long-awaited launch of V Rising, the popular Vampire Action RPG Survival game from Stunlock Studios. Step into the shoes of a newly awakened vampire, construct your own castle, and explore a gothic open world teeming with danger. Hunt for blood alone or unite with a clan, battling alongside fellow vampires online. Returning players can sink their fangs into a wealth of new content, while newcomers can dive straight into the complete adventure with seven regions to explore and 57 bosses to best. The 1.0 update introduces the Ruins of Mortium, a new wintry area once thriving with vampire civilization, now haunted by the remnants of Dracula’s followers. Face the ancient tyrant Dracula himself in a showdown of epic proportions as you delve into the depths of Mortium and rule the night. 

 
Experience the thrilling collaboration between Stunlock Studios and Konami Digital Entertainment (KONAMI) as they introduce the Legacy of Castlevania event in V Rising. Prepare to challenge the legendary vampire hunter Simon Belmont and unlock the whip weapon. As well as the free Castlevania content releasing today, vampire enthusiasts will be able to purchase the Legacy of Castlevania Premium Pack cosmetic DLC for 19.99 EUR/USD, allowing players to construct their own castles inspired by Castlevania’s classic gothic aesthetic. The pack also contains further additions,  customizations, and Castlevania music unlocks.

Witness the dark allure of V Rising in the launch trailer:

After 5 years of dedication and relentless effort, we've realized the vision we set out for V Rising many years ago. I couldn't be prouder of our team for crafting a game that exemplifies what we're renowned for: unique genre hybrids focusing on gameplay first. With V Rising, we've elevated our craft to new heights. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to every player who supported us during Early Access, empowering us to shape the game into what it is today. And to our new players, welcome to the finest iteration of V Rising Vampires!
 
 Rickard Frisegård, CEO at Stunlock Studios
 
 
V Rising is available now on Steam for 34.99 EUR/USD, and the PlayStation 5 release date has yet to be revealed.


New Features Await in V Rising’s Full Release:

 
  • Explore a new deadly endgame zone: The Ruins of Mortium
  • Experience dynamic endgame events 
  • Fight the monstrous Dracula, a new breed of foe
  • Several new V Blood bosses, including the final boss: Dracula himself
  • The Legacy of Castlevania event introduces legendary vampire hunter Simon Belmont as a new boss 
  • New weapons, A new tier of equipment, and magic improvements
  • Improvements to castle building, decor, and storage
  • Native, smoothly implemented gamepad support
  • Game optimization, visual improvements, and an all-around better experience!
 
For further details on the 1.0 update, visit: https://playvrising.com/launch-update

More on V Rising:
Survive as a newly awakened vampire in a world ruled by humans and rise to become the next Dracula. Feed on blood to gain new powers, hide from the scorching sun, and engage in real-time PvE and PvP combat set in a dark fantasy realm. Raise your castle and invite friends to join as you explore a vast open world, pillage villages, skirmish with bandits, and delve into the lairs of supernatural beasts. Attack other players’ castles or become a diplomat in a game of blood, power, and betrayal.


V Rising’s May 8th launch follows its fangtastic Early Access period on PC with more than 4M copies sold and sitting on an impressive 88% positive reviews on Steam. The full, blood-soaked launch sees a confident Stunlock Studios release a game that is highly refined, having built a loyal and enthusiastic community of blood-suckers along the way.


Buy now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1604030/V_Rising/
Wishlist now on the PlayStation store: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10007965


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About Stunlock Studios
Stunlock Studios is one of the leading independent Swedish game developers in Skövde, known for vampire survival game V Rising and arena brawler Battlerite. Out now after 2 years in Early Access, V Rising’s gothic world has already attracted more than 4 million vampiric initiates and Battlerite was one of the most popular free-to-play games on Steam with over 6 million unique players entering the arena. With a passion for multiplayer action games, the studio crafts groundbreaking and community-driven games, always with their players in mind.

Visit: https://www.stunlockstudios.com