Major Update for No Rest for the Wicked: Moon Studios Reclaims Publishing Rights

Exciting Developments in Moon Studios’ No Rest for the Wicked

In a recent episode of Wicked Inside, Moon Studios unveiled significant updates regarding their action RPG, No Rest for the Wicked. A pivotal announcement was the studio’s recovery of publishing rights from Private Division, a process that was marked by extensive legal discussions. This strategic move grants Moon Studios the independence to make unencumbered decisions regarding the game’s direction. To celebrate this achievement, players can enjoy a 30% discount available for a limited time of approximately 32 hours.

The Breach: A Major Game Update

Moon Studios also shared exciting content about the upcoming update titled The Breach, which is set for release on April 30. This update promises to significantly enhance the gaming experience by expanding the campaign and introducing a variety of new elements, including vast new areas, armors, factions, enemies, and weapons. In fact, this update aims to nearly double the game’s world size, featuring fresh landscapes such as the Lowland Meadows and Marin Woods.

New Gameplay Features

Players can look forward to engaging with new adversaries, specifically the Harvesters and the Balak Taw. The Breach will also introduce new weapon archetypes, including gauntlets and wands, alongside an enhanced loot system designed to offer greater build diversity. The game world is set to become even more immersive thanks to the newly implemented ‘Alive’ system, which facilitates dynamic interactions among factions and enemies. Additionally, the introduction of a Plague system will bring forth formidable new plague enemies and bosses, with outbreaks occurring across the region of Sacra, allowing players to cleanse areas for powerful plague resources.

Quality of Life Enhancements

Moon Studios is committed to improving player experience with several quality-of-life enhancements, which include:

Direct teleportation to home locations
Enhanced item stacking capabilities
Expanded fast travel options
Refined enchantment processes
Improved timestamp functionalities
A reworked storage system
Introduction of a Hardcore mode
Visual and performance optimizations, featuring enhanced lighting and NVIDIA DLSS support

Looking Ahead: Multiplayer and Future Expansions

Following The Breach, players can anticipate a major update that will introduce multiplayer functionality, enabling gameplay with up to four players. A preview of this feature is expected to be available soon. In the future, there are plans to expand city environments and enhance housing, farming, and progression systems, along with further combat refinements. Notably, celebrated composer Gareth Coker, known for his work on the Ori series, has rejoined Moon Studios and will be contributing original music to No Rest for the Wicked.

Player Insights

Insights from an early access preview by Francesco De Meo suggest that while No Rest for the Wicked holds substantial potential, there remains work to be done by the developers to fully realize this potential. Currently, a definitive release date for the full game has not been disclosed.

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No Rest for the Wicked – Official Game Overview of The Breach | Wicked Inside Showcase 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzAtYaSYZms)

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