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Risk of Rain 2 prepares a big free update alongside new DLC

A free Risk of Rain 2 update is set to arrive soon, bringing a new map and artifacts to the top-notch co-op roguelike game as developer Gearbox Software prepares for the launch of its next big Risk of Rain 2 DLC Seekers of the Storm. In a new developer diary, the team digs into some of the gorgeous new environments we'll get to explore in the upcoming expansion. We also get a look at a special crossover with fellow roguelike darling Dead Cells, which lands alongside new map Verdant Falls in the free Devotion update.


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Risk of Rain 2 - Seekers of the Storm Dev Diary #2


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Hello Everyone!

Today we’re looking at some of the new stages in the upcoming expansion, Seekers of the Storm!

Seekers of the Storm allows players to explore some of the lost regions by bringing six new stages across ancient Lemurian temples to intense showdowns on a [REDACTED] with plenty of secrets to uncover.



Petrichor V is a wild and beautiful world, and we wanted to open up new unexplored areas to players and capture the sheer beauty inherited from the expansive Risk of Rain universe. With new terrain, lush foliage, and crumbling structures, each environment offers a fresh take on the classic Risk of Rain you know and love.



One of the new environments in Seekers of the Storm is the Shattered Abodes. This Tier 1 stage features a sprawling central plain and a crater surrounded by sections of complex architecture to dodge and fight around.



When designing this map we wanted to introduce a unique environment to enhance the gameplay experience. Each potential teleporter location has its own cover and paths for navigating enemies, giving skilled players options to dodge high-damage early boss attacks–like Wandering Vagrant's explosion and Stone Golem's laser–even with slower characters.

Survivors like Railgunner, Huntress, Void Fiend, Acrid, and [REDACTED] can utilize their high vertical mobility to move between the stage’s tier system with ease. At the same time, less mobile characters can speed across the flat central plains to grab items.



Players exploring Seekers of the Storm will cross the occasional new monster that calls these environments home. Survivors must be vigilant and prepared if they expect to weather Petrichor's new challenges."



In Seekers of the Storm, we will introduce new variants allowing players to explore the map differently. These variants add a lot of unique flavors and provide an additional level of difficulty as players try to get their grasp on each version.



In the upcoming Devotion Update players will get to explore a new map, Verdant Falls, which will have a night variant in Seekers of the Storm. This is a free update for anyone who has Risk of Rain 2 and will come out soon. We dive deeper into Update Devotion in the Triple-i Initiative Showcase.



Also in the Devotion Update, a very special Mercenary skin will be arriving in Risk of Rain 2 for all players. We think it will remind you of someone


You can watch a tease for the Devotion Update here.

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There is currently a sale on the Risk of Rain 2 x Dead Cells bundle! Get 10% off on the bundle today! Check it out here: Risk of Rain 2 x Dead Cells Bundle

Risk of Rain 2 - The Triple-i Initiative!



Hey Everyone!

We're just one week away from the Triple-i Initiative!

This brand-new showcase will feature an exclusive Risk of Rain 2 reveal plus tons of other content from 30+ publishers and developers.

It all goes down April 10th at 10AM PDT!

More info: https://iii-initiative.com

See ya there!

Jump into the Steam Autumn Sale and Nominate us for the Steam Awards!

The Steam Awards are upon us! It’s that special time of year where we ask our amazing community members to hit the ✨ shiny button ✨ to select Risk of Rain 2 for Labor of Love!



We wanted to thank everyone again for joining us in the Festival of Gup 10-year Anniversary Stream on November 8th, where we announced the next expansion for Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm! We’re looking forward to sharing more with you in the coming months, and in the meantime hope that you’ll vote for us for Labor of Love!



Risk of Rain 2 is available for 50% OFF during the Steam Autumn Sale! This is the perfect time to pick up Risk of Rain 2 for yourself or gift to a friend who needs a nudge that they should play with you!

The Steam Autumn Sale is going on NOW!

Thank you everyone for your nominations, we look forward to seeing you in-game!

Thank You - From Gearbox

Hey Survivors,

As we mark the incredible milestone of ten years of Risk of Rain, all of us here at Gearbox want to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the community that has made this journey extraordinary.

Because of the community's passion, dedication, and enthusiasm, a game made in a college dorm by two friends became an indie darling. Your support, engagement, and shared love for Risk of Rain have motivated our journey and made it truly special.

The development team here at Gearbox has worked endlessly to try to live up to the standards of the Risk of Rain community. We see all of your passion and love, and we are here to match it! We are fans of the franchise first and foremost, and work to continue to bring forward the same level of dedication and love that you all deserve.

While we look back on the last decade, let's also look forward to exciting new adventures. The world of Risk of Rain is continually growing and expanding. New challenges await us, and we cannot wait for you to experience what we have in store!

Thank you once again for an incredible ten years of risking it all! Here's to the adventures and achievements we'll experience in the years to come!

~ Gearbox