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Different Tales Announces ‘Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Purgatory’ Visual Novel; Coming Q3 2024 [Trailer]
Werewolf: The Apocalypse fans are being treated to a new video game adaptation, courtesy of developer Different Tales (who developed Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Heart of the Forest) and Paradox Interactive. Coming to Steam in Q3 2024, Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Purgatory is a blend of fantasy thriller, visual novel, and tabletop RPG set in the World of Darkness universe.
Purgatory follows Samira, an Afghan werewolf and refugee. Players will follow her path of darkness as she flees her motherland and gets struck by a life-changing tragedy. Play in a world where evil comes in both human and supernatural shapes, and investigate the horrifying secrets hidden across the city of Warsaw. Will Samira sink into despair, overwhelmed by the tragedies of her past? Or will she give in to her rage and fight for a better future?
Drawing inspiration from its predecessor, Heart of the Forest, Purgatory continues the saga with familiar faces from the Bialowieza forest alongside a new protagonist, characters, and landmarks of Poland. Through a blend of RPG mechanics and a visual novel foundation, players will navigate Samira’s journey of self-discovery – confronting inner demons and real-life monsters that loom large.
If you’re hesitant to get into the game because you’re unfamiliar with the Werewolf: The Apocalypse universe, don’t worry! Different Tales touts Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Purgatory as being welcoming to both seasoned World of Darkness veterans and newcomers alike. Purgatory includes familiar characters and settings, enhanced with helpful pop-ups for new vocabulary that offer pronunciation tips, definitions, and lore to deepen your immersion.
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Upcoming “Unholy Alliance” Update for ‘Cult of the Lamb’ Adds Local Co-op and More [Teaser]
Cult of the Lamb players will be getting more free goodies later this summer with the Unholy Alliance update. Coming August 12, the update introduces a brand new playable character in the Goat, which coincides with the game allowing local co-op.
With the Unholy Alliance update, the entire Cult of the Lamb campaign will be playable in local co-op. Players will also be able to enjoy special 2-player versions of existing mini-games, such as Fishing and Knucklebones, as well as choose from a selection of weapons, tarot cards, curses, and corrupted relics as your cooperative crusades progress.
The Lamb and Goat can also swap weapons, deal extra damage when fighting back to back, and even deliver a critical hit when their attacks are in sync. Good news for those who prefer to stay alone in their corner: they will be able to benefit from various new powers.
In addition to the addition of cooperative play, the Unholy Alliance expansion adds several tarot cards, relics, buildings, fleeces, character traits and quests, as well as the addition of new secrets to discover.
More information on the update will be released as the launch date creeps closer. Cult of The Lamb is available now on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and the Nintendo Switch.
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