Publisher The Arcade Crew and developer Ishtar Games have announced strategy RPG The Last Spell downloadable content “Dwarves of Runenberg.” It will launch for PC via Steam and GO on April 24. A release date for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch was not announced.
A free update will be available alongside the release of the downloadable content, which adds the following new elements for all players:
- Weapons Selection – Before the start of your run, choose which weapons you’d like to have in it.
- Old Medals – A new type of Trinket using the existing Tier 4 and Tier 5 Perks.
Here is an overview of the downloadable content, via The Arcade Crew:
The Cataclysm Was Only the Beginning
“Dwarves of Runenberg” is the first downloadable content for the acclaimed roguelite tactical RPG The Last Spell.
This downloadable content brings additional systems into the game, enriching replayability by introducing a new race system featuring Dwarves, unveiling a fresh new map centered around the mysterious Haven of Runenberg, and introducing a new arsenal of weapons and items with unique perks.
A New Haven to Defend: Runenberg
Welcome to Runenberg, an ancient Dwarf Haven! This dynamic new map brings an explosive twist to your runs with its unique features and challenges.
- A whole new map where you’ll once again come face to face with the pesky Harplings, notorious for obstructing your progress.
- A new gameplay twist: Runestones, adding an extra layer of tactical depth to your gameplay. Strategically placed across the map, these mystical stones hold the power to turn the tide of battle in your favor.
- Face the spirits of vanished Dwarves, challenging anyone who treads these lands. Their dangerous presence holds the promise of a formidable intense final battle.
A New Playable Race: Dwarves
Embrace the ancestral Dwarves and delve into their unique abilities. Discover a new gameplay twist with perks tailored to the character’s race, such as:
- Warcry: The more a Dwarf is injured, the louder he shouts, inspiring his comrades to fight that much harder.
- Look at my Muscles: Dwarves expose their muscles to fight longer… It’s a Dwarf thing.
- Emergency tunnel: Dwarves tend to jump headlong into battle… But they’re also able to quickly tunnel back to safety.
- In case of emergency, quench your Dwarven allies’ thirst for blood by launching them headfirst into battle!
The ferocity and sturdiness of Dwarves make them central elements in your hero team. They are ready and willing to support and assist their companions in battle.
Three New Weapons With their Own Playstyle
Those Dwarves have come prepared for battle. With the introduction of 3 brand new types of weapons that will annihilate anything that comes close to them, you now have more firepower than ever to face those damned monsters.
- War Shield – Dive into the wave, take the hits for your allies and unleash your pent-up anger in the monsters’ ugly faces.
- Cannon – Let the fire of Dwarven rage rain down on the monsters. Blast the waves… but avoid blasting yourself!
- Gauntlet – Smash monsters with rocks, build up energy and turn your weapon into a powerful tool of ranged destruction.
New Trinkets With New Perks
Expand your charms collection with more than 10 new trinkets, each with their own exclusive perks and specificities. Combine them with your heroes’ gear to create even more chaos to unleash on the evil demons.
- Collateral Damage – The enemy dodged an attack? Surprise them with a punch to the face.
- Mood Swings – Receive a different bonus depending on the night.
- Earthquake Strike – Attack enemies to stun adjacent monsters!
- And many more!
Key Features
- A New Map – Runenberg. Uncover the power of the Runestones and fight ancestral Dwarven spirits.
- A New Race – command the Dwarves and discover their unusual skills and outward appearances.
- Three New Weapons – Flesh out your gameplay with the War Shield, the Cannon and the Gauntlet, coming with their own abilities.
- More Than 10 New Trinkets – Find and equip these medals to discover their perks and create new gameplay combinations.
Get ready to embark on an epic battle in Runenberg, where every step brings new challenges and rewards. Are you prepared to shape your destiny, fight with the Dwarves and harness the power of the Runestones? A new Haven seeks help, Commander.
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The Last Spell is available now for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam and GOG.
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