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New “Descend Beyond” Chapter For ‘Dead by Daylight’ Available Now
Behaviour Interactive continues to roll out awesome news for Dead By Daylight with the announcement that the new Descend Beyond Chapter is now live on all platforms, adding a new killer and survivor, along with that juicy lore that we all love. Descend Beyond introduces The Blight as the Killer, while Felix Richter is the new Survivor.
This is all part of Dead by Daylight gearing up for another Halloween season, as the new Chapter also adds the Oktober Fest collection to the in-game store. It includes “colorful and cheerful outfits” inspired by the real-life festival for Survivors Meg, Felix and Kate.
Also, as was announced last week, in preparation for the title’s next-gen debut, Behaviour have gone ahead and upgraded the Springwood and Yamaoka maps, including new models, textures and animations.
Dead by Daylight is out now on PC, Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch, with the game arriving on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X this holiday season.
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Definitive Edition of Throwback Survival Horror Game ‘Doctor Viscera’ Launches June 23 [Trailer]
For those who enjoy their survival horror gaming with a side of old-school cheese, you have Liminal Road’s Doctor Viscera. Released last October on Steam, the game is set to receive its Definitive Edition next week on June 23rd, with plans for a release on consoles to be shared soon. The Doctor Viscera: Definitive Edition will include a variety of improvements, adjustments, and new content designed to make the experience even more intense. All of this content will be available free to existing owners.
For those not in the know, Doctor Viscera is a throwback survival horror title with PSX-inspired visuals, where you must escape the abandoned GrimmHaus Asylum. You must explore the asylum’s various rooms, find useful items, and solve puzzles to unlock new areas and discover escape routes. At the same time, you’ll need to be on the lookout for the Doctor and his grotesque experiments.
The biggest addition to the Definitive Edition is the Nurse, a brand-new enemy who will actively pursue players throughout the campaign. Although slower than the eponymous doctor, the nurse introduces a completely different gameplay dynamic by using ranged attacks with a firearm, forcing players to rethink their routes, strategies, and survival tactics.
Under certain circumstances, you can disarm the Nurse, creating entirely new situations and possibilities within the game.
Doctor Viscera: Definitive Edition also introduces a new area to the map, featuring a tram system. In addition to serving as a new exploration route, it can also be used to quickly escape pursuers and travel between different sections of the asylum.
The update also brings improvements across multiple aspects of the experience, including:
- Level design changes
- Puzzle redesigns
- Performance optimizations
- New immersive audio system
- Controller support
- New menu interfaces
If you’re looking to check out the game before buying it, you can check out the demo that’s also available on Steam.