The Medieval Fantasy World of Blade Sorcery is richer and more immersive than ever on Quest
October 28, 2024
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
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28 October 2024 — Warpfrog, the pioneering VR indie developer, is pleased to announce the highly anticipated release of the final update of Blade & Sorcery: Nomad, a built-for-VR medieval fantasy sandbox with full physics-driven melee, ranged, and magic combat, on the Meta Quest Store. The release marks the complete launch for Blade & Sorcery: Nomad, and will feature its most substantial update yet, bringing new features, lore and an enhanced experience to Quest players for $29.99.
Find Blade & Sorcery: Nomad at the Quest Store
Watch the Trailer here
The world of Blade & Sorcery is now even richer, with new opportunities to uncover hidden stories and details. The update delivers a game ending with a major expansion of the game’s content – the number of weapons has doubled, the variety of spells has tripled, and a brand-new dungeon offers a fresh environment for players to explore and conquer.
Blade & Sorcery: Nomad will introduce the Crystal Hunt progression mode, moving the game beyond the traditional sandbox format, and giving players new capabilities to specialize their character throughout the gameplay. Players start as novice fighters and gradually evolve into powerful Elemental Mages or Melee Warriors, unlocking new abilities and weapons as they progress. Whether focusing on the destructive force of spells, wielding brutal melee weapons, or mastering a hybrid combat style, the game’s new skill tree system allows for a wide range of personalized gameplay approaches.
“Releasing our final major update for Blade & Sorcery: Nomad on the Meta Quest Store following launch in 2021 marks the culmination of years of development, iteration, and passion from our team,” said KospY, the founder of Warpfrog. “This launch is our most ambitious yet and we’re thrilled to let the 4 million+ Nomad players in on the new progression systems, expanded content, and an evolved combat experience that allows them to fully immerse themselves in our physics-driven world.”
Notable features coming to Blade & Sorcery: Nomad include:
Crystal Hunt Progression Mode with Deep Lore: A new structured mode that brings an ending to the game, where players start as basic fighters and unlock abilities, weapons, and skills, evolving their character into a specialized role like a fire mage or melee warrior.
Expanded Combat Arsenal: With over 78 skills, 76 weapons (not including arrows, quivers, throwing pouches or props) and 90 individual armour pieces that comprise of 10 full sets, combat becomes more varied and customizable, letting players fine-tune their preferred fighting style.
Inclusion of Citadel Map: The highly requested Citadel Map will now be available for Nomad, along with reworks to all the sandbox maps.
A Revamped Dungeon Biome A completely new dungeon environment adds more depth to exploration and is filled with challenging enemies and rewarding battles.
Addition of Golem Boss: A massive enemy with unique behaviors that you can climb in 6dof to defeat.
More Variety in Spells: Spell content has tripled and spells now have synergies. Players can have two completely separate spells, but when used in combination, they can create a brand new effect.
As the original trailblazer for physics simulation and melee combat in VR, Warpfrog will continue to support Blade and Sorcery: Nomad with bug fixes and stability improvements, ensuring a smooth experience for players moving forward.
Players can also find the game on PCVR here. For more information about Blade & Sorcery: Nomad, find the press kit here, visit https://www.warpfrog.com/blade-and-sorcery, and follow Blade & Sorcery on Discord, Reddit, Twitter / X, TikTok and YouTube.
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About Warpfrog:
Warpfrog is a leading developer of immersive virtual reality experiences, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of VR gaming through innovative gameplay mechanics. With a focus on delivering high-quality content, Warpfrog aims to provide its dedicated community of players and fans with unforgettable gaming experiences that transcend the virtual world.
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