V Rising: 5 Million Copies Sold, Major 2025 Update Planned
The vampire survival game, V Rising, has achieved a remarkable milestone: exceeding five million units sold. Developer Stunlock Studios celebrated this achievement and unveiled exciting plans for a substantial 2025 update, promising significant additions to the game.
V Rising's journey to this impressive sales figure began with its 2022 early access launch, culminating in a full release in 2024. The game, praised for its captivating combat, immersive exploration, and robust base-building mechanics, quickly gained popularity. Its successful expansion to the PlayStation 5 in June 2024 further solidified its success. Despite needing a few hotfixes to address minor issues, the game's overall reception has been overwhelmingly positive.
Stunlock Studios announced the 5 million sales milestone, highlighting the strong community built around V Rising. CEO Rickard Frisegard emphasized that this number represents more than just sales figures; it's a testament to the dedicated player base. He assured players that this success fuels the team's commitment to ongoing development and improvement. Frisegard confirmed that 2025 will bring a wave of new content and experiences.
A 2025 Update That Redefines V Rising
The planned 2025 update promises to significantly expand the V Rising experience. Key features include:
- New Faction: Introducing a fresh faction with unique characteristics and challenges.
- Enhanced PvP: Improved PvP options, including dedicated duel arenas and a system preventing blood type loss upon death (as previewed in Update 1.1).
- Advanced Crafting: A new crafting station will enable players to leverage item stat bonuses for crafting high-level equipment.
- Expanded World: A new, challenging region north of Silverlight will expand the game world, introducing tougher enemies and bosses.
- Refined Progression: Improvements to the overall progression system for a smoother player experience.
- Ancient Technology: The introduction of ancient technologies will add a new layer of gameplay and strategic depth.
Stunlock Studios' celebration of V Rising's success underscores its commitment to delivering continued support and exciting new content for its players in 2025 and beyond.
