V Rising, the vampire survival game, achieves phenomenal success with over 5 million units sold! Stunlock Studios celebrates this milestone and promises a game-changing 2025 update packed with exciting new features.
This open-world survival title, initially launched in early access in 2022 and fully released in 2024, has captivated players with its immersive combat, exploration, and base-building. Its June 2024 PS5 release further expanded its reach, solidifying its popularity. Despite minor initial hiccups addressed via hotfixes, V Rising's overall reception has been overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by its impressive sales figures.
Stunlock Studios CEO, Rickard Frisegard, highlights the dedication of his team and the strong community built around V Rising. He views the 5 million sales milestone not just as a number, but as a testament to this vibrant community, fueling the team's drive for continued improvement. Frisegard confirmed that significant new content and experiences are on the horizon for 2025.
Major 2025 Update: A New Era for V Rising
The upcoming 2025 update promises a significant expansion, poised to redefine the V Rising experience. Key features include:
- A New Faction: Introducing a fresh faction to challenge players and reshape the game's dynamics.
- Enhanced PvP: New PvP options, including dedicated duels and arena combat, minimizing the risks of traditional PvP encounters (players won't lose their blood type upon death). A preview of this was showcased in update 1.1.
- Advanced Crafting: A new crafting station will enable players to leverage item stat bonuses, creating superior endgame equipment.
- Expanded World: A new northern region beyond Silverlight will extend the game map, introducing more challenging environments, bosses, and adventures.
- Improved Progression: The update will also refine the game's progression system for a smoother and more rewarding experience.
Stunlock Studios' remarkable achievement underscores V Rising's continued growth and promises a thrilling future for players in 2025.
