June 11, 2024 – V Rising, the popular vampire survival action-RPG, is now available on PlayStation 5. The announcement was made by PlayStation on their official Twitter account today. Players can now rise to greatness and face over 50 bosses in this thrilling game by Stunlock Studios.
Game Overview
In V Rising, players take on the role of a newly awakened vampire. Your journey involves constructing a gothic castle and exploring an open world filled with dangers. The game features seven different regions to explore and numerous enemies, including supernatural beasts and bandits. You can choose to play solo, cooperate with friends, or battle against other players online. The ultimate goal is to gain power and confront the ancient tyrant Dracula in an epic showdown.
Special Editions and Pre-Orders
V Rising is available in several editions:
- Standard Edition: Priced at $39.99, it includes the base game.
- Castlevania Edition: Priced at $59.99, this edition includes the Legacy of Castlevania Premium Pack DLC, featuring character customization and castle decorations inspired by Castlevania’s classic gothic aesthetic. Players who pre-order can start playing from June 6.
- Complete Edition: Priced at $99.99, it includes all available cosmetic packs and the five-day early access.
The game also offers a 10% pre-order discount for PlayStation Plus membersтАЛ.
Gameplay Features
V Rising offers a mix of survival crafting and action-RPG combat. Key features include:
- Action-RPG Combat: Engage in visceral combat, using various weapons and spells.
- Survival Crafting: Build your castle, forge weapons, and gather resources.
- PvE and PvP Modes: Hunt for blood, avoid sunlight, and battle against other players or AI-controlled enemies.
- Boss Battles: Face over 50 powerful bosses to absorb their knowledge and power.
- Customization: Choose from 11 weapon types and 50+ spells, and customize your armor and castle with various cosmetic packs.
The game’s console version includes improvements to the user interface and support for the DualSense game controllerтАЛ.
The game features intense boss encounters. For example, players will face Ziva the Engineer, who switches between deadly weapons like an Electro Zapper, flamethrower, and Gatling gun. Another formidable foe is Raziel the Shepherd, who uses holy spells and beacons of light to challenge playersтАЛ.