V Rising: 5 Million Copies Sold, Major 2025 Update Announced!
The vampire survival game, V Rising, has achieved a phenomenal milestone: surpassing five million units sold! Stunlock Studios, the developers, are celebrating this success and have unveiled ambitious plans for a major 2025 update packed with new content and features.
V Rising's journey began with its early access launch in 2022, culminating in a full release in 2024. The game quickly gained popularity for its captivating combat, immersive exploration, and robust base-building mechanics. Its arrival on PlayStation 5 in June 2024 further broadened its reach. Despite a few minor post-launch adjustments, V Rising's reception has been overwhelmingly positive, solidifying its success.
Stunlock Studios CEO, Rickard Frisegard, highlighted the team's dedication and the strong community built around V Rising, emphasizing that the five million sales figure represents more than just numbers. This achievement, he stated, fuels the team's drive to continue enhancing the game. Frisegard confirmed that exciting new content is on the horizon for 2025.
A 2025 Update That Will "Redefine" V Rising
The 2025 update promises a significant expansion, introducing a new faction, advanced technologies, and revamped progression systems. A preview of the updated PvP, including dedicated duels and arena combat, was showcased in November's update 1.1, offering safer PvP experiences without the risk of losing blood type upon death.
This major update will also feature:
- New Crafting Station: Enable players to leverage stat bonuses from items to craft powerful endgame equipment.
- Expanded Map: A new region north of Silverlight will introduce challenging new areas and formidable bosses, extending the game's world.
Stunlock Studios' impressive achievement marks not an end, but a beginning. With the ambitious 2025 update on the way, V Rising is poised for continued growth and player engagement.