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We’re excited to listen to the community’s feedback and encourage all players to be a part of the journey and connect with others in the community.

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Please check out the Steam dev blogs, the official game page, and the complete press kit, and don't forget to follow us on Twitter for up-to-date news.

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Play Sker Ritual in the Steam Next Fest!



We can finally reveal the timed exclusive demo for Sker Ritual in the Steam Next Fest event which runs in tandem with Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest from June 13th-20th! The demo will enable 1-4 players to team up online and face Sker Island’s Quiet Ones and their more powerful cohabitants, The Elites, in a first-person round-based survival shooter.

After customising their character’s horror-themed masks, players can jump into Solo, Private or Quick Play online matchmaking for one map, The Cursed Lands of Lavernock. The demo will include a sample of our Story Objectives and gain full access to The Laughing Policeman’s shop and the steampunk-inspired Magnificent Munitions Upgrade Station.

The demo represents the end of Alpha development and will switch to Beta before launching on Steam Early Access later this Summer. The alpha demo will be limited to 30 minutes per game, with an unlimited amount of replays. We’re excited to listen to the community’s feedback and encourage all players to join the Sker Ritual Discord server to be a part of the journey and connect with others in the community.



COMING SOON IN BETA…

- Boss Events and Top Tier enemies
- Additional Elites with unique powers
- Additional maps
- Additional guns, steampunk upgrades, masks, and further customisation
- Complex Objectives and Easter eggs
- Advanced functionality for the unannounced ‘Miracles’ system
- Improved mechanics for the unannounced revive system

Please check out the Steam dev blogs, the official game page, the complete press kit and don't forget to follow us on Twitter for up-to-date news.

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Sneak Peek: A Quiet One



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Missed a Developer Update? Catch up here:
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https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1492070/view/4330775883771676651
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Sale starting: 29 April 2022 at 10am PT / 6pm BST
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👻 3D sound-based AI system as the core survival mechanic.
👻 Realistic visuals featuring 4k uncapped on PC (1080p 60fps minimum).
👻 A chilling story inspired by Welsh folklore fusing psychological, gothic and British horror.
👻 Re-imagining of famous Welsh hymns Calon Lân (A Pure Heart), Suo-Gân (Welsh Lullaby) and Ar Hyd
Y Nos (All Through the Night) from the spine-chilling voice of Tia Kalmaru.

We also have more Welsh horror on the way, stay tuned, wishlist and follow Sker Ritual now!
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Sker Ritual FAQ

[h2]WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL SKER RITUAL FAQ! [/h2]

If you have any questions you’d like to see added, we’d love to hear it! Please leave a comment here (or reach us on Twitter, Reddit) for the developers to curate and answer.

We will be updating the FAQ as we continue to develop the game, answering more questions while also updating ones we’ve answered previously. You will find more detailed information about the game in our weekly Developer Updates!



What is Sker Ritual?

Sker Ritual is the spiritual successor to our award-winning, single-player horror game, Maid of Sker. Inspired by the Maid of Sker Challenge mode, we wanted to allow our players to play with friends online, and explore what we could achieve in an online co-op multiplayer.

What type of gameplay can we expect?

Sker Ritual is a co-op wave shooter first and foremost but it will feature in-game challenges, tasks, and some soon-to-be-revealed events, which will reward you with story content (as well as unlockable content). The choice is yours, play solo if you're brave enough or grab up to 4 players to tackle the onslaught of Quiet men together.



What time period is this game going to be set in?

Set shortly after the events of Maid of Sker, Sker Ritual takes place in the early-1900s with a little more of a steampunk influence. There is action, adventure, survival horror, mystery, and a little gothic science fiction. Sker Hotel has moved on a little since you last saw it, it's now in the 20th Century and has a few surprises still to come.

Why Wales?

As a team of Welsh developers (some are adopted), we believe there is a rich talent pool, history, and mythology available in Wales that deserves to be discovered. For those across the pond who may not know, although we are joined with England by land, and we are part of Great Britain, Wales is a country in its own right. Not to be confused with the Australian state New South Wales, Wales is the one with the dragon on the flag!

Will there be a beta?

Yes! We hope to bring you a beta phase opportunity soon. Our development team are working tirelessly to bring you the smoothest multiplayer experience. We strongly recommend subscribing to our newsletters, forums and socials to ensure you don't miss out on an exclusive beta opportunity. See below for all our sign-up links.

What weapons are going to be in Sker Ritual?

Those following our Developer Updates get a sneak peek into The Laughing Policeman's Magnificent Munitions shop where base weapons can be bought at high-risk locations. The real fun comes with the unique weapon upgrades at The Laughing Policeman's Super Charger (remember we mentioned our Steampunk influence?). We’ve barely scratched the surface here, we have so much more to reveal soon!



What maps are included?

We're bringing you “The Cursed Lands of Lavernock”, get to know it better in our series of updates where we highlighted the abandoned Cathedral, the underground living quarters, the ancient farmland and — a mysterious looking chamber? Stay tuned in and subscribe to the Sker Ritual Steam Community for updates on what's next for the locations in Sker Ritual.

Who are the enemies?

The Quiet Ones have returned, only now they seem a little more... undead. Maid of Sker fans might also recognise a new and improved Blazeslinger, Banshee, Mariner and Phantom in the Developer Update #2. These juggernauts are tough to take down and each have a unique set of abilities that will force you to change-up your playstyle, change your location, or enlist the help of your teammates! Old enemies aren't the only ones to curse the lands of Sker, we have many more new faces — even some without faces — to show you.

When is the release? Will there be pre-order? How much will it cost?

The release details will be confirmed in due time, please follow, Wishlist and join our newsletter to be first to know.


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Let's hear from you
What do you think? What are you most looking forward to? Any concerns? How would you like our community to grow?

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Wishlist and Follow Sker Ritual now!
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Missed a Developer Update? Catch up here:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1492070/view/4330775883771676651
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1492070/view/3127189423510586253
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1492070/view/3127189423510590374