V Rising
V Rising is a vampire survival game developed and published by Stunlock Studios. It was released in early access on May 17, 2024, for Windows.
Gameplay
In V Rising, players take on the role of a vampire who has recently awoken from a centuries-long sleep. Players must build their castle, gather resources, and hunt for blood to survive. The game features a variety of PvE and PvP content, including:
- PvE: Players can explore the world of Vardoran, fight monsters, and build their vampire empire.
- PvP: Players can compete against other vampires in PvP battles to conquer new territories and gain power.
Features
- Vampire RPG: Players can choose from a variety of vampire clans, each with its own unique abilities and weaknesses.
- Castle Building: Players can build and customize their own vampire castle, which serves as their base of operations.
- Resource Management: Players must gather resources to build their castle, craft weapons and armor, and research new technologies.
- Hunting: Players must hunt for blood to survive. Blood can be obtained from animals, humans, or other vampires.
- PvP: Players can compete against other vampires in PvP battles to conquer new territories and gain power.
Reception
V Rising has received positive reviews from critics. The game has been praised for its unique blend of survival and RPG elements, as well as its well-developed PvP system. V Rising has been a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies in its first month of release.
Awards
- Golden Joystick Awards 2024: Best Early Access Game
- Steam Awards 2024: Nominated for Game of the Year