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Final Chapter for ‘Project Warlock II’ Now Available [Trailer]
Over a year since the release of Chapter 2, developer Buckshot Software and Retrovibe have completed the final chapter for their retro FPS Project Warlock II. Available now (though the game is still in Early Access), Chapter 3 introduces the campaign of Kirsten, an unorthodox Warlock Disciple whose combat style combines destructive firepower with dark magic.
As a demon born from hellfire, Kirsten’s abilities as a summoner open up avenues to conjure demonic minions, or even manipulate death itself. Her compelling backstory reveals an experimental creation intended to turn evil into good – a promise that ultimately failed as her demonic nature overpowered her efforts to control dark urges.
Players will have 12 new levels to explore in Chapter 3 of Project Warlock II, featuring a mix of lush landscapes, alien-infested spaceships, and cosmic anomalies, each with its own set of challenges to overcome. Speaking of enemies, expect to face a variety of new monstrosities, ranging from cybernetic war machines to eldritch horrors, all with distinct attack patterns. Luckily, you’ll have access to 12 new weapons, along with Kirsten’s three spells, each having two additional upgrades.
Buckshot hasn’t forgotten about the previous chapters, however. They’ve circled back to Chapter 1 and added Arenas to its levels, complementing the Arenas found in Chapters 2 and 3, and bringing Pamer’s campaign up to speed, ensuring a consistent experience across the entire game.
The update also brings about the usual bugfixes and tweaks, which you can check out in detail from the game’s Steam News page.
The team is not done with development, as Chapter 3 marks a new milestone in Project Warlock II, with “much more in store.” No word on specifics, but fans can expect “surprises, features, and improvements” in the coming months.
When Season 7 “Project Boneyard” arrives for The Outlast Trials on July 14, players will be greeted with the return of Prime Asset Sergeant Leland Coyle. And he’s not alone. Launching for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation, and Xbox, Project Boneyard will include a new Trial, two fresh MK-Challenges, major updates to Escalation and Invasion, new customization features, and a new Ex-Pop enemy stalking the Prison Farm known as The Biter.
Season 7 will see Reagents sent into Murkoff’s latest correctional nightmare in the Prison Farm. At the center of it all is Sergeant Coyle, returning in a prominent new role for the season’s new Trial, Locksock the Warden.
The American prison is a meat grinder, taking in sociopaths and criminals and extruding functioning members of society. But strict routine, severe conditioning, and close quarters create a crucible for power dynamics built on violence, contraband, and flesh.
With the new Trial, you are freedom. The indefinable promise that keeps prisoners at the grindstone that turns authority to profit and back again. Don’t let false authority stand in the way of real capital. Kill the Warden, and set yourself free.
Season 7 also brings with it two new MK-Challenges. In “Bribe the Judges”, you are the master, whose property is the purpose of the law. Salary reminds enforcement that their monopoly of violence only exists for your monopoly of capital. Collect the bribes in order to pay the judges. Meanwhile, “Cancel the Broadcast” has you sabotaging the broadcast and defiling the faithful with blood in order to be let out.
Then there’s the new Ex-Pop stalking the Prison Farm in The Biter. Having had its arms removed to prevent further self-harm, Biters are universal sadists, still capable of grievous harm with their mechanically enforced jaws. Though Biters are kept chained by the neck for safety, you should approach them with caution, as their augmented legs grant them unexpected velocity.
If that’s not enough content for you, from July 14 to August 11, Twitch users who tune in to participating The Outlast Trials Twitch streams can earn rewards through the latest Twitch Drops campaign. You can read up on the full details from the FAQ on developer The Red Barrels’ website.
Lastly, Project Boneyard also introduces a range of new features and improvements for The Outlast Trials, designed to “expand player expression, streamline preparation, and improve the overall experience” across key modes. That includes the introduction of Rig Customization, Knife Customization, Loadout Presets, and Mastery Tasks, giving players new ways to “prepare for therapy” and personalize their approach before entering the Trials. The update will also bring major reworks to both Escalation and Invasion, with significant changes designed to improve the flow, structure, and overall player experience of both modes.
More details on these features, and the full contents of Project Boneyard, will be revealed closer to launch.