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‘Last Year’ Introduces New Map, New Features in Latest Update
Elastic Games have given fans of their asymmetric multiplayer game Last Year a treat with a massive new update to the game, adding a new map and more.
The first in the “Afterdark” series of Forest Maps is The Sawmill. The map is unique in that it introduces a brand-new mechanic: Environmental Kills! Between sawblades and rushing trains, both Classmates and Fiends will have to be extra careful navigating this map.
Along the way, Classmates can also pick up a new weapon in the form of a chainsaw, which is found in a specific spawn point in The Sawmill. Those who grab it will be unable to run or carry quest items, but at least you’ll be packing something to carve up a Fiend.
The update also introduces The Shop, which as you might expect, allows players to buy in-game currency, as well as allow you to grab unique skins. The Shop will allow players to spend real money to buy more Stash Cards, get the new hard currency in the form of Mystic Ore, or purchase bundles that include a skin, some cards, and ore for discounted prices.
And yes, because it’s Valentine’s Day, the team have introduced new cosmetics for players to unlock, including the timed exclusive Bloody Valentine event skins. You can read up more on the update on the official Steam page.
Lastly, you can play the game for free right now until February 17th. You can also buy the game at a discount of 30% during the free weekend.
Following the success of its Steam Next Fest demo for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, which saw 300,00 players check out the demo (and earn over 650,000 wishlistings), NACON and ACE Team are making one more push ahead of the co-op horror title’s release with a new trailer warning explorers of the dangers they will face.
Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft‘s cosmic horror short novel, in The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, players take on the roles of explorers searching for legendary treasures deep within a hostile jungle. Before each expedition, players gather aboard the galleon to choose a contract and divide up weapons and equipment. Once they arrive on the continent, the explorers set out in search of treasures and resources to bring back to the galleon’s captain. A simple task in theory, but one that holds surprises.
As they venture deeper into the jungle, the adventurers must face numerous monstrosities, but the greatest threat will be their own minds. Their perception of reality is gradually corrupted until their mental health reaches a critical stage. Visual and auditory illusions disorient the adventurers, potentially causing accidental sabotage that could jeopardize the mission. Even death offers no respite: companions who have fallen in battle may return in a corrupted form and turn against their allies.
The explorers are inexperienced, equipped with extremely limited ammunition and breakable gear. Faced with the dangers and monstrous entities of the cursed jungle, the chances of survival are slim for adventurers who set out to slay every creature that stands in their way. The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu emphasizes horror over action and encourages players to avoid unnecessary confrontations in order to successfully complete their contract and return alive from their expedition, even if that means opting for stealth or a hasty retreat.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will launch July 15 on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series.