No Rest for the Wicked, the action RPG developed by Moon Studios, has received a major performance update with the first Early Access patch, lowering the recommended system requirements.
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Moon Studios’ No Rest for the Wicked will launch for PC via Steam Early Access on April 18th. It’s thus released a new launch trailer showcasing the setting and challenges players will encounter. Check it out below.
No Rest for the Wicked unfolds on Isola Sacra, where the Cerim battle the Pestilence. While horrifying monsters roam the island, the local government and the rebels are at odds. Throughout all of this, players can help rebuild the central town, purchasing and furnishing a home to assist in their expeditions.
Early access will feature the campaign’s first chapter, a “large variety” of weapons, armor and skills, daily and weekly bounties and challenges, quests, and more. It will also feature the Cerim Crucible dungeon, the core endgame activity.
Once early access begins, the first update will add multiplayer for up to four players with support for co-op and PvP. Other upcoming content includes more map regions, enemies, bosses, weapons, story chapters, and more. Stay tuned for more details in the meantime. No Rest for the Wicked is also coming to Xbox Series X/S and PS5, though a release date has not been confirmed.
No Rest for the Wicked, the action RPG developed by Moon Studios, has received a major performance update with the first Early Access patch, lowering the recommended system requirements.
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To celebrate its second launch week anniversary, Moon Studios releases its first Early Access patch for No Rest for the Wicked, a massive update that addresses performance concerns, bug fixes, quality of life updates, and much more. It has been a busy couple of weeks for Moon Studios, after launching its ARPG title in Early Access on Steam. The release of No Rest For the Wicked wasn't as smooth as many had hoped, however, with various issues both on the technical side and certain gameplay mechanics as well.
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opens up many new features after reaching the partially ruined town of Sacrament. Inside the city walls are dozens of quest givers, merchants, and even houses that are eventually available for purchase. Houses certainly aren't free and require both money and effort.
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The hotfixes for Moon Studios’ No Rest for the Wicked continue to roll following its launch into Steam Early Access. The sixth hotfix addresses complaints of the game feeling too dark with improvements to rim light rendering in shadows. It improves visibility in darker areas and makes the characters “feel more integrated into the environments.”
is an ARPG with distinctive soul-like combat mechanics and difficulty. The dangerous and plague-ridden island of Sacra is filled with hostile enemies, both human and Torn. Mastering combat is essential to survive in this harsh landscape.