What changed in Risk of Rain 2 in 2023
29 updates · 25 main milestones · Jan 26, 2023 to Nov 10, 2023
- 3 eventsIntroduction of Day and Night Variants of Mapsnew contentMilestone
Players will experience familiar locations with new day and night variants, featuring new props and areas.
SteamNew Survivors, Levels, and Monsters Comingnew contentMilestoneThe expansion will introduce new Survivors, new levels, new monsters, and more.
SteamAnnouncement of Seekers of the Storm Expansiondlc releaseMilestoneThe second expansion for Risk of Rain 2, Seekers of the Storm, has been announced.
Steam - 7 eventsCore Game Overhaul for ConsolesperformanceMilestone
A substantial overhaul of the core game for all players on consoles, improving bug fixes and performance.
SteamRisk of Rain: Hostile Worlds Mobile Game Announcednew contentMilestoneRisk of Rain: Hostile Worlds will debut on mobile, combining bullet hell roguelikes and action RPGs with hero collecting.
SteamSurvivors of the Void Expansion Now on Consolesdlc releaseMilestoneThe first expansion for Risk of Rain 2 is now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, featuring new survivors and game modes.
SteamSeekers of the Storm Expansion Announceddlc releaseMilestoneThe second expansion for Risk of Rain 2, featuring new survivors, maps, monsters, and a day-and-night stage mechanic.
SteamNew Items, Stages, Monsters, and Survivorsnew contentMilestonePlayers will be able to wield new items, explore more stages, face new monsters, and play as new survivors.
SteamRisk of Rain: Returns Launchnew contentMilestoneRisk of Rain: Returns is now available, featuring additional survivors, stages, items, mechanics, and a remastered soundtrack.
SteamSurvivors of the Void Console Release Datedlc releaseMilestoneSurvivors of the Void is launching on consoles on November 8th.
Steam - 6 eventsInterview with composer Chris Christodoulouaudio
Discussion about changes to the original soundtrack and new tracks for Risk of Rain Returns.
SteamDrifter's special ability: SalvagegameplayMilestoneGenerates 4 temporary items when Scrap meter is 75% full, enhancing team support.
SteamDrifter's secondary ability: CleanupgameplayTosses Scrap as piercing projectiles, functioning like a trash-powered shotgun.
SteamDrifter's primary ability: Blunt ForcegameplayA 3 hit combo melee attack that generates Scrap with each successful hit.
SteamIntroduction of Drifter, a new survivornew contentMilestoneDrifter is a resourceful brawler with unique skills and abilities, debuting in Risk of Rain Returns.
SteamDrifter's Utility ability: SuffocategameplayA large melee strike that stuns and converts enemies below 20% health into Scrap.
Steam - 13 eventsSniper's Quick Scope Abilitynew contentMilestone
Allows precise targeting with a lower damage shot, enhancing accuracy in chaotic situations.
SteamCommando's Combat Knife Abilitynew contentMilestoneThe Combat Knife is a close range melee attack that deals 150% damage and wounds enemies for additional damage.
SteamLoader's Short Circuit Abilitynew contentMilestoneStuns enemies in a large radius while dealing damage, can be performed mid-air.
SteamEngineer’s V.0.2 Prototype Laser Turretnew contentMilestoneReplace standard turrets with a powerful turret that charges up for a massive damage blast.
SteamMercenary's Focused Strike Abilitynew contentMilestoneDeflects enemy attacks while dealing significant retaliatory damage.
SteamMiner's New Heat Meter Mechanicnew contentMilestoneMiner can deal more damage as his heat meter fills, with new moves including a pickaxe throw.
SteamHAN-D's DISASSEMBLE Abilitynew contentMilestoneA buzz saw attack that hits multiple times based on attack speed, allowing movement while casting.
SteamBandit's Whip Abilitynew contentMilestoneA melee/ranged hybrid attack that deals 200% damage while pushing enemies back.
SteamNew Alternate Abilities for Survivorsnew contentMilestoneEach survivor now has three extra abilities to use as alternates, enhancing gameplay and replayability.
SteamHuntress's Laser Cyclone Abilitynew contentMilestoneThe Laser Cyclone deals damage over time and can be kited around enemies for strategic attacks.
SteamEnforcer's Shield Tackle Abilitynew contentMilestoneCharge into enemies to knock them back, stun them, and deal significant damage.
SteamChef's Cook Abilitynew contentMilestoneGather ingredients from defeated enemies to create meals with unique effects.
SteamAcrid's Toxic Bubble Abilitynew contentMilestoneDeals damage over time and explodes for area damage, also acts as a bouncy jump-pad.
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