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The Mea Culpa is Reborn - And So I Fear... That My Penance Is Far From Over.

Blasphemous II Expansion: Mea Culpa and Free Update Announced!

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September 23, 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]

Team17 :

23/09/24 –  The Game Kitchen and Team17 Digital are preparing to return to Cvstodia, with the Mea Culpa to hand, to experience an alternate ending to Blasphemous II. 

  

Featuring a new ending, new bosses, new zones, new abilities, new enemies, new quests and a new... New Game+, experience Cvstodia like never before in this massive expansion to Blasphemous II and become the wielder of one of the most powerful artefacts - The Mea Culpa. 

  

Now is the perfect time to jump into the definitive telling of Blasphemous II's story - and experience its harshest challenges. 

  

The Free Update includes: 

  • Expanded zones: Choir of Thorns, Sunken Cathedral and Basilica of Ancient Faces have all been reforged with new challenges to explore and conquer. 

  • New connecting zones: Quicker traversal between zones already explored so you can dash your way across the world faster than Sarmiento and Centella. 

  • A new challenge: The Labyrinth of Tides presents a new challenge for those ready to face it.  

  • New Game+: Totally adjustable difficulty options to upgrade your savegame from stronger enemies to deadlier spikes and lethal falls. 

  • New enemies: Cvstodia's denizens rise to face you, are you up to their challenge? 

  • as well as a host of upgrades for the Penitent One, Quality of Life improvements and Achievements. 

The Paid DLC: Mea Culpa includes: 

  • New Zones: Two massive new zones for you to endure their harsh winds and ascend their towering heights 

  • New Bosses: Fight some of the greatest challenges and stare defeat in the face in Mea Culpa 

  • New Quests: Piece together your sword and experience the power of Mea Culpa. Plus meet new characters along the way. 

  • New NPCs: 4 New compatriots for your journey, will they accept their fate or will you change them forever? 

  • New Alternative Ending: face some of Blasphemous II's fiercest challenges. 

  • as well as ways to grow the power of the Mea Culpa.

And so the long night is severed. Dawn Cometh. 

FAQ: 

What is Blasphemous 2: Mea Culpa?  

Blasphemous 2: Mea Culpa is a premium expansion for Blasphemous 2. The expansion’s story centres around Mea Culpa, the lost sword wielded by The Penitent One in the first game. The DLC includes the following:  

  • 2 new zones  

  • 2 bosses  

  • 4 new quests  

  • An alternate ending for The Penitent One  

  • A new (yet familiar) weapon and ability  

  • New prayers  

  • New rosary beads  

  • New Argent board figures  

  • New achievements  

  

Is there a free update?  

Blasphemous 2: Mea Culpa launches alongside the FREE True Torment Update. This update includes not just the highly requested New Game Plus mode but a host of other features too including the expansion of existing zones and new zone connections, new abilities, new enemies, new prayers, QoL features, accessibility features and much more.  

   

When does it release?  

The Mea Culpa Expansion and True Torment Update release on October 31st on all platforms: Steam, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Epic and GoG.  

   

How much is the Mea Culpa Expansion?  

The Mea Culpa Expansion is priced at £11.99 / $11.99 / €11.99 with a 20% launch discount running for two weeks.  

  

To keep up to date with Blasphemous II please visit Discord, Website, X, Steam 

 

 

About The Game Kitchen  
Founded in 2010, The Game Kitchen is an independent developer based in Seville, Spain. They create meaningful game experiences for PC, consoles, and mobile devices.  

  

About Team17 Digital  
Founded in 1990, Team17 Digital is a leading developer, video games label, and creative partner for developers around the world. Part of Team17 Group plc, which floated on AIM in 2018, Team17 Digital has an extensive portfolio of over 120 titles, and fully encapsulates the spirit of independent games. Winner of the ‘Publishing Star’ award at the 2023 Develop: Star Awards, Team17 Digital has assembled a portfolio of multi-award-winning and award-nominated in-house brands include Hell Let Loose, Golf With Your Friends, The Escapists, and the iconic Worms franchise, alongside its games label partner titles, including the award-winning games Blasphemous, Greak: Memories of Azur, DREDGE, and the Overcooked! franchise. Visit www.team17.com for more info. 

  

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