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September 24, 2024
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Arc Games :
Redwood City, CA – September 24, 2024 - Arc Games and Gunfire Games are excited to announce The Dark Horizon, the third and final premium DLC for REMNANT II, as well as a free major content update that includes a new game mode, Boss Rush, is available now on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The DLC is available for £8.50, and the update including Boss Rush is available to download for free now. The Dark Horizon marks the final pack in the DLC Bundle for REMNANT II, consisting of three DLC packs. With the base game and all three DLC packs now available, fans can now get the complete REMNANT II experience! Fans who purchased the Ultimate Edition of REMNANT II have access to all DLC packs at no additional cost. To celebrate the launch of The Dark Horizon, starting today, those who haven’t picked up REMNANT II yet can get the Standard and Ultimate Edition versions of the best-selling survival shooter for 50% off, and grab the DLC Bundle on sale for 25% off for a limited time across all platforms.
“As the final DLC drop for REMNANT II, the release of The Dark Horizon marks a major milestone for our studio as we celebrate our ten-year anniversary,” said David Adams. “It’s been an incredible decade for our team, which included the launch of the REMNANT franchise. The community support for REMNANT has been nothing short of amazing. We’re proud to wrap up REMNANT II not only with The Dark Horizon DLC but to also offer up Boss Rush Mode as a free update to the main game. A huge ‘thank you’ to our fans for all the support, and we’re excited for an exciting new chapter at Gunfire Games!”
About The Dark Horizon DLC
In The Dark Horizon DLC, the upcoming and final DLC for REMNANT II, players will return to N’Erud and uncover a mysterious place preserved in time, where alien farmlands are tended by robots for inhabitants who have long since perished. But time corrupts all, and rogue AI and robotic creations threaten at every turn while Travelers search for the secrets of the colossal entity that dominates the skyline. In a brand-new storyline, players will need to uncover the secrets within the necropolis world of N’Erud. As they enter this new overworld, players will explore new dungeons, experience a new glider traversal system not found in other worlds, acquire powerful gear—including a new Archetype, “The Warden"— meet unexpected allies, and face new threats as they set off to defeat the colossal entity that watches over N’Erud!
Players that own the DLC can access it by going to a World Stone, choosing “Adventure Mode” then selecting “The Dark Horizon”. If players choose to experience the DLC through the Campaign Mode instead, the DLC is added seamlessly to the main campaign and may or may not appear like any other storyline upon rolling a new campaign.
A unique feature of The Dark Horizon DLC, as well as the previous REMNANT II DLCs, is that players without the DLC can still play through the storyline by teaming up with those who own it. However, to make use of any DLC-specific items they acquire, they will need to own the DLC themselves.
Below is a detailed list of features for The Dark Horizon:
New Storyline, Dungeons and Area Based in the World of N’Erud: Delve deeper into the world of N’Erud and take on a brand-new storyline where players will enter a mysterious place preserved in time and search for the secrets of a colossal entity that dominates the skyline.
New Glider Traversal System: In this new overworld, players will be able to experience a new glider traversal system that allows them to navigate the overworld and uncover the origins of the ominous presence that lies above. With this system, players can choose which parts of the overworld they want to explore, including how they want to face off against the new world boss.
New Archetype – The Warden: When it comes to enhancing any playstyle, this new archetype, The Warden, and its secret weapon – The Drone – have you covered. The fully automated drone can shield, heal, or even attack enemies, making it the perfect partner to have on the battlefield. In case you missed it, you can find out more about the Archetype in this trailer.
Many Items and Powerful Weapons that Enhance Gameplay: Outfit the Traveler to survive this more deadly version of the world of N’Erud by choosing from a host of new weapons and modifications, along with new items, like amulets and rings.
New Bosses, Characters and Fearsome Creatures to Encounter: Mysterious threats and survivors of unknown origin emerge from the long extinct civilization with rogue AI and robotic creations lurking around every corner bringing new challenges for all players.
About the Free Boss Rush Update
Along with the final DLC releasing on September 24, as part of a major update, a brand-new game mode, Boss Rush, along with major quality of life improvements will be launching for free across all platforms. Boss Rush will be a new game mode for players who want to get straight into the action and go up against bosses.
Players will have the option to play the mode either solo or with fellow Travelers via multiplayer, choose from three difficulty options (Triple Threat (a three-boss run), Trial by Fire (a seven-boss run) and The Gauntlet (a nineteen-boss run) -- and put their survival skills to the test. For the mode, the goal is simple yet extremely challenging: Successfully fight hordes of enemies, including an Aberration, to go up against bosses in the run to earn the elusive drops, including weapons, that you’ve been missing. Along the way, players will earn temporary buffs during the run that grant stat bonuses and/or powerful passive bonuses as well that will prove to be helpful.
Accessing the mode will be easy as players can head to the World Stone in Ward 13 and select Boss Rush (similar to selecting Campaign or Adventure). Here, players will choose their preferred difficulty and go into their run.
In addition to the new game mode, quality-of-life improvements, including a new system, Prisms, along with an Item Search Filter feature, have been introduced in the free content update. Prisms are a new feature to the rebalanced fragment system and can be leveled up to grant additional stat bonuses.
REMNANT II pits the last remnants of humanity against the harrowing forces of evil. The title evolves the co-op survival shooter with new unseen worlds filled with deadly surprises and encounters. Players join the battle to save humanity in a dynamically generated world filled with branching quest lines, unique loot, and overwhelming odds that encourage exploration and replayability, either alone or in three-person co-op. Players can define their own playstyle with an expanded Archetype class system and a wide assortment of guns, armor, and special augmentations as they overcome hard-fought challenges to stave off humanity’s extinction.
REMNANT II is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with a PEGI 18 rating. To learn more about REMNANT II, please visit: https://www.remnantgame.com or get updates at X, Facebook, and Instagram.
ABOUT ARC GAMES
Arc Games is a leading publisher of premium and live service games in North America, Europe and Asia. The company is known for creating and publishing titles based on well-known global entertainment franchises, such as Star Trek and Dungeons & Dragons. Its product portfolio also includes beloved gaming titles: the REMNANT series, Hyper Light Breaker, Have a Nice Death, Gigantic: Rampage Edition and the Torchlight series. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the publisher was acquired by Embracer in February 2022 and was later rebranded as Arc Games. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with global offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai. Arc Games is part of the Embracer Group AB, based in Karlstad, Sweden. For more information about Arc Games, please visit: www.arcgames.com.
ABOUT GUNFIRE GAMES, LLC.
Gunfire Games is a PC, console and VR game developer based in Austin, Texas. The studio’s core team grew from the ashes of Vigil Games, best known for creating the Darksiders franchise as well as the best-selling Oculus Rift title, Chronos. Founded with a passion for creating games with great worlds, the team continues this mission with REMNANT II. For more information about Gunfire Games and REMNANT II visit https://gunfiregames.com
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Media Contact
Charlotte Willis
Senior PR Account Manager, EMEA
Diva Agency on behalf of Arc Games
charlotte.willis[at]diva.agency
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