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Can you escape this frozen purgatory? Gothic horror survivors-like ‘When the Light Dies’ is out now in Steam Early Access!

Plus a complete gameplay guide, and a reveal of what is planned for update 1.

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May 2, 2024

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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]

PQube :

PQube (London, UK) - May 2nd, 2024 – When the Light Dies is out now in Steam Early Access.
 
When the Light Dies is a survival game with roguelite elements set in a desolate, frozen wilderness. Step into a murky world of shadow and obscurity as a lone survivor fighting to keep the darkness and the horrors that lurk within at bay.
 

  • Repel monstrous hordes: Utilise an arsenal of weapons to hold back waves of foul creatures closing in from all directions.

  • Keep the light burning: Light scattered firepits and refill your oil lantern to stave off the encroaching darkness. As the light levels drop so does your sanity, resulting in faster and more deadly adversaries.

  • Survive a hostile environment: Manage your temperature gauge and be mindful of the adverse effects of frostbite.

  • Scavenge the wastes: Search a nightmarish, procedurally generated world for precious supplies. Consume food to stay healthy and read books to calm your feverish mind.

  • Grow your power: Absorb the souls of the slain and unlock powerful new abilities. Pin, reroll, and stack upgrades to develop your character as you choose.

  • Cast forbidden dark magic: Gain eldritch knowledge and expend sanity to unleash cosmic blasts, baleful flames, and unholy healing spells.

  • The stars will align: Death is not the end. Look to the night sky and chart a course through strange and esoteric constellations to gain permanent stat buffs and abilities.

Prepare for the worst by watching our new Gameplay Guide video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6haafMkBtk 

Learn more about our Early Access plan and discover the horrors that await in update 1

When the Light Dies will receive regular monthly updates for the next 5 months, with a full release expected in September 2024.
 
Each update will feature anything from new enemies, weapons, collectable items, passive upgrades, dark magic abilities, and story elements, to twisted end-of-stage bosses.
 
The first of these updates should go live on 28th May and is planned to contain: 

  • A selection of new items to collect and increase your chances of survival.

  • A powerful new weapon to unlock and experiment with.

  • A second end of stage boss encounter to add an extra level of challenge.


'When The Light Dies' is out now in Early Access on Steam!

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