What changed in Risk of Rain 2 in 2023

29 updates · 25 main milestones · Jan 26, 2023 to Nov 10, 2023

  1. 3 events
    Introduction of Day and Night Variants of Mapsnew contentMilestone

    Players will experience familiar locations with new day and night variants, featuring new props and areas.

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    New Survivors, Levels, and Monsters Comingnew contentMilestone

    The expansion will introduce new Survivors, new levels, new monsters, and more.

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    Announcement of Seekers of the Storm Expansiondlc releaseMilestone

    The second expansion for Risk of Rain 2, Seekers of the Storm, has been announced.

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  2. 7 events
    Core Game Overhaul for ConsolesperformanceMilestone

    A substantial overhaul of the core game for all players on consoles, improving bug fixes and performance.

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    Risk of Rain: Hostile Worlds Mobile Game Announcednew contentMilestone

    Risk of Rain: Hostile Worlds will debut on mobile, combining bullet hell roguelikes and action RPGs with hero collecting.

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    Survivors of the Void Expansion Now on Consolesdlc releaseMilestone

    The first expansion for Risk of Rain 2 is now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, featuring new survivors and game modes.

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    Seekers of the Storm Expansion Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    The second expansion for Risk of Rain 2, featuring new survivors, maps, monsters, and a day-and-night stage mechanic.

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    New Items, Stages, Monsters, and Survivorsnew contentMilestone

    Players will be able to wield new items, explore more stages, face new monsters, and play as new survivors.

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    Risk of Rain: Returns Launchnew contentMilestone

    Risk of Rain: Returns is now available, featuring additional survivors, stages, items, mechanics, and a remastered soundtrack.

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    Survivors of the Void Console Release Datedlc releaseMilestone

    Survivors of the Void is launching on consoles on November 8th.

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  3. 6 events
    Interview with composer Chris Christodoulouaudio

    Discussion about changes to the original soundtrack and new tracks for Risk of Rain Returns.

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    Drifter's special ability: SalvagegameplayMilestone

    Generates 4 temporary items when Scrap meter is 75% full, enhancing team support.

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    Drifter's secondary ability: Cleanupgameplay

    Tosses Scrap as piercing projectiles, functioning like a trash-powered shotgun.

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    Drifter's primary ability: Blunt Forcegameplay

    A 3 hit combo melee attack that generates Scrap with each successful hit.

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    Introduction of Drifter, a new survivornew contentMilestone

    Drifter is a resourceful brawler with unique skills and abilities, debuting in Risk of Rain Returns.

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    Drifter's Utility ability: Suffocategameplay

    A large melee strike that stuns and converts enemies below 20% health into Scrap.

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  4. 13 events
    Sniper's Quick Scope Abilitynew contentMilestone

    Allows precise targeting with a lower damage shot, enhancing accuracy in chaotic situations.

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    Commando's Combat Knife Abilitynew contentMilestone

    The Combat Knife is a close range melee attack that deals 150% damage and wounds enemies for additional damage.

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    Loader's Short Circuit Abilitynew contentMilestone

    Stuns enemies in a large radius while dealing damage, can be performed mid-air.

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    Engineer’s V.0.2 Prototype Laser Turretnew contentMilestone

    Replace standard turrets with a powerful turret that charges up for a massive damage blast.

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    Mercenary's Focused Strike Abilitynew contentMilestone

    Deflects enemy attacks while dealing significant retaliatory damage.

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    Miner's New Heat Meter Mechanicnew contentMilestone

    Miner can deal more damage as his heat meter fills, with new moves including a pickaxe throw.

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    HAN-D's DISASSEMBLE Abilitynew contentMilestone

    A buzz saw attack that hits multiple times based on attack speed, allowing movement while casting.

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    Bandit's Whip Abilitynew contentMilestone

    A melee/ranged hybrid attack that deals 200% damage while pushing enemies back.

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    New Alternate Abilities for Survivorsnew contentMilestone

    Each survivor now has three extra abilities to use as alternates, enhancing gameplay and replayability.

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    Huntress's Laser Cyclone Abilitynew contentMilestone

    The Laser Cyclone deals damage over time and can be kited around enemies for strategic attacks.

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    Enforcer's Shield Tackle Abilitynew contentMilestone

    Charge into enemies to knock them back, stun them, and deal significant damage.

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    Chef's Cook Abilitynew contentMilestone

    Gather ingredients from defeated enemies to create meals with unique effects.

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    Acrid's Toxic Bubble Abilitynew contentMilestone

    Deals damage over time and explodes for area damage, also acts as a bouncy jump-pad.

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