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Survive an Incurable Plague in a Post-soviet Nightmare in ‘Evil Next Door’ [Trailer]

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Post-Soviet horror seems to be picking up in terms of popularity, what with titles S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Atomic Heart on the way, and Chernobylite already out in the wild. Indie developer
Ensk Studio has decided to wade into things with their own game Evil Next Door, their newly-announced first-person survival game that you can currently wishlist on Steam.

Evil Next Door takes place in the post-Soviet town of Ensk, where a deadly epidemic has people turning into ravenous lunatics. This has resulted in the town being cut off from the outside world, and the government ordering a quarantine with a “shoot on sight” in place. With supplies running low, you take control of one of several people as you try to survive while working to escape Ensk.

The game works like this: A player controls their shelter, and the several characters living in it, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. You can choose one of them, equip him or her at your discretion and then head out to explore the streets to look for supplies, while the other characters cook food and craft equipment. You can jump between any of these characters at any time.

What’s really cool is that during the game, you will stumble upon other players online doing what you’re doing. You can either help or hinder them in their own struggle, just like they could do the same with you. You’ll also be meeting a variety of NPCs, which Ensk Studio is planning to ensure that each playthrough will allow you to meet different characters in different circumstances.

Oh, and do keep in mind that whomever you meet, you need to protect them, as every character’s death in the game is permanent. But even losing all of your characters will result in opening up a new story to you that allows you to potentially start again.

At the moment, Evil Next Door only has a reveal trailer and a simple website. You can wishlist the game on Steam, however.

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New “Splendor” Tome Available Now for ‘Dead by Daylight’ [Trailer]

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Dead by Daylight fans have another Tome launch today in Tome 19: SPLENDOR, bringing with it a new content update, the game’s next Modifier, a new Tome packed with unlockable rewards, and a major update to the in-game store. Accompanying the update will be several Outfit Collections, which will be arriving over the next couple of weeks.

After giving fans a taste of what’s to come with the time-limited Lights Out Modifier, Behaviour Interactive has introduced a new one with Chaos Shuffle, offering a completely different challenge. In the Chaos Shuffle Modifier, players will be jumping into Trials with randomly selected Perks from all of Dead by Daylight’s available Perks. However, instead of relying on tactics they’ve grown accustomed to, players will now have to contend and strategize with the Perks they’re dealt at the beginning of the match. Chaos Shuffle will be out soon.

Along with the new Modifier is the new Event Tome with SPLENDOR, packed with new challenges, memories, and classy rewards to Dead by Daylight, inspired by all things gold and silk. Players will unlock memories that offer a glimpse into The Artist and Zarina Kassir’s past, with new outfits for The Trickster, Nea Karlsson, Mikaela Reid, The Skull Merchant, and many more characters across the Free and Premium Tracks. Players who purchase the Rift Pass instantly unlock a gold-adorned Outfit for The Trapper, and those who complete the track are rewarded with a brutal Ultra Rare Outfit for The Doctor.

As for the in-game store, with over 30 Chapters packed with content and outfits for our numerous Survivors and Killers, the in-game store has been given a complete visual overhaul. The new interface allow players to easily find items that are on sale, cosmetics from a specific collection, as well as purchase bundles that contain multiple items at a discounted price.

Finally, there are the new Outfit Collections that are coming to Dead by Daylight in the coming weeks.

  • The Forgotten Myth Collection brings a horrifying Visceral Legendary Outfit for The Huntress, complete with its own unique Mori.
  • Metamorphosis manifests in different ways. The returning Chrysalis Collection reimagines both Killer and Survivor with butterfly or moth-inspired looks.
  • The return of the Visions of the Future Collection offers new futuristic looks for several Survivors.
  • A new addition to the Nicolas Cage Essentials Collection proves the actor needs no stylist to look cool.
  • The Forgotten Garden Collection spreads botanical brutality to two Killers.
  • The Cats & Dogs Collection brings more cozy sweaters to the game inspired by our furry friends.

Dead by Daylight is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

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