No Rest for the Wicked Is Getting Its Biggest Update Yet — Here's What's Changing
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Moon Studios (Ori series) has revealed details about the second major update for the isometric action RPG No Rest for the Wicked. Originally announced in January, the update is set to launch on April 30.
What’s in The Breach update:
- The Breach is the biggest update yet for No Rest for the Wicked;
- The story has been expanded with new locations that are twice the size of the previous areas. None of them were procedurally generated;
- Several new enemy types have been added, along with two new weapon classes – gauntlets and staves. Combat has also been enhanced with new mechanics, including a sprinting kick attack;
- Replayability has been improved. Now, any area on the map can become a plague zone, introducing new enemies and granting a special resource that allows players to increase the game’s difficulty;
- Character progression has been refined. Loot now scales more appropriately with the player’s level, and the revamped enchantment system enables additional gear enhancements;
- A new weapon rarity tier has been introduced, and shields have been reworked to encourage more frequent use;
- A permadeath mode has been added, where fallen characters are transferred to the regular game world;
- Fast travel is now available from the player's house, and storage chests have been significantly expanded;
- Players can now eat multiple meals in a row, though food consumption is limited during combat;
- Construction speed can now be boosted with food;
- Performance improvements have been made, including an updated DLSS version.
In total, The Breach includes around 11,000 changes. The next update will conclude the main story and introduce new features, including a co-op mode.
