The Fallout London total conversion mod for Fallout 4 was supposed to launch on St. George's Day, April 23rd, but Bethesda's next-generation update disrupted those plans.
08.05.2024 - 09:43 / wccftech.com / Francesco De-Meo / Alessio Palumbo
The popular vampire survival game V Rising has finally launched out of early access on PC, getting a flattering 9/10 score from our Francesco De Meo in Wccftech's review.
Enriched by many additions, including endgame activities that promise to challenge even veteran players' knowledge of the mechanics and fighting skills, the 1.0 version of V Rising is the culmination of two years of hard work. While the experience is not particularly innovative and can get a little stale in solo play, the number of options and activities the game offers to those willing to delve deep into its complex yet satisfying mechanics make for a survival game like few others on the market.
V Rising may not have the deepest survival game mechanics around, but that is hardly a problem. The experience crafted by Stunlock Studios manages to masterfully weave together mechanics from very different genres to provide an experience like any other on the market. While solo players may find the experience becoming a little stale over time, everyone else will find plenty of reasons to remain in this world, whether it's to perfect their characters or build the most haunting vampire castle ever seen.
The game is also due to launch on the PlayStation 5 console, though. In our recent interview with Stunlock, we asked whether there was any chance of cross-play. Unfortunately, we were told it was looking 'pretty unlikely' for the time being, even though the indie studio praised Sony for being a spectacular partner. We then asked whether V Rising would ever launch on other platforms (e.g., Microsoft's Xbox and/or Nintendo Switch consoles). Here's the reply we got:
Never tell me the odds. Or ask me to tell you the odds. Our top priority right now is ensuring the success of our upcoming launches on PC and PS5. We must dedicate our full attention to optimizing these releases to their highest potential before considering any future endeavors.
So, don't hold your breath, but don't be too surprised either if it happens. In case it does, we'll make sure to let you know.
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