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V Rising Rises: Face Simon Belmont in Legacy of Castlevania Crossover

Mar 26, 2024 8:41 PM

In a thrilling fusion of horror and gaming, V Rising is collaborating with the iconic Castlevania series for an exciting crossover event called Legacy of Castlevania. Stunlock Studios is working with Konami to bring famed vampire hunter Simon Belmont from Castlevania into the world of Vardoran. His mission: to hunt and eliminate vampires, wielding his legendary whip and a plethora of holy weapons. However, players who manage to defeat Belmont will gain access to his powerful whip and its abilities. On May 8, this crossover will be unleashed as free content alongside V Rising's release on Steam.

While the crossover content is free, an extra layer of Castlevania flair can be added to your gameplay with the Legacy of Castlevania Premium Pack. This paid DLC provides Gothic-style castle construction options, character customization inspired by Castlevania, and even a skeletal mount to roam the lands. Furthermore, the haunting melodies of Castlevania will be woven into your experience, revamped by V Rising's composer Alekandria Migova. V Rising's official release will also introduce a heavyweight of new content, such as The Ruins of Mortium endgame zone, new story chapters, dynamic events, bosses, equipment, and numerous game enhancements including gamepad support. PlayStation 5 users can look forward to V Rising later in the year.

What new content can players expect with V Rising's full release?

Players can look forward to a treasure trove of content in V Rising's full release, including a brand new endgame zone named The Ruins of Mortium, additional story chapters, dynamic endgame events, fresh V Blood bosses, expanded weapon and equipment tiers, enhanced magic systems, improved castle building, decoration options, and overall game optimization for a more immersive experience.

Background Information: V Rising, developed by Stunlock Studios, is a vampire survival game that has gained significant popularity during its Early Access period on Steam, attracting over 2 million players. It challenges gamers to rise through the ranks of vampirism, build a base, conquer lands, and survive both the environment and other players. The game has been praised for its unique blend of survival, strategy, and action gameplay, setting it apart from other titles in the market.



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Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-03-26 21:06:03
The V Rising and Castlevania crossover event sounds like a blast for fans of both series, giving players the opportunity to wield Simon Belmont's iconic whip and delve into new Gothic-inspired content. It's great to see V Rising expanding its horizons with fresh endgame zones, story chapters, and a heap of new gameplay features to sink your teeth into. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-03-26 21:00:05
Who would've thought Simon Belmont would pivot from hunting Dracula to tracking down vampires in V Rising The Legacy of Castlevania crossover seems like a fun twist, and the new content with The Ruins of Mortium and expanded gameplay features will definitely keep players engaged beyond just the collaboration. Can't wait to see how this mix of horror and survival gameplay unfolds
Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2024-03-26 20:54:04
This V Rising and Castlevania crossover event sounds like a blast for players, adding exciting new gameplay dynamics and a dash of classic Gothic flair. The addition of Simon Belmont and the Legacy of Castlevania Premium Pack promises some real nostalgia-driven fun, alongside an impressive array of new content for V Rising's full release. Can't wait to see how this collaboration unfolds in the gaming community
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