Summary
The vampire survival gameV Risingis coming soon to the PlayStation 5. It has also been confirmed that a long requested feature will finally make its way to the original PC version.
V Rising, made by Swedish developer Stunlock Studios, quickly became a hit after it was launched as an early access PC title in May 2022. The Unity-based RPG and castle builder put a unique spin on the open-world survival experience by having players take on the role of magic-wielding vampires, a distinction that helpedV Risingset itself apart from other similar games. As of January 2023,V Risinghas sold an estimated three million copies, and now the game has the opportunity to win over a completely new audience.
A gameplay trailer shown at 2024’s first PlayStation State of Play revealed that a PS5 port ofV Risingis set to be released in 2024. This launch will mark the console debut ofV Rising, which is considered to be one of thebest vampire games of all time. PC players received some good news, too, as it was revealed thatV Risingwill finally receive official controller support.
When Is V Rising Coming to PS5?
TheV RisingTwitter account confirmed that the Windows version of the game will get the sought after feature. Despite being out for nearly two years,V Risingstill has no official support for controllers on PC. Players, however, have reported that the game can still be enjoyed with a few caveats on handheld systems like Valve’s popular Steam Deck or themuch more powerful Asus ROG Ally.
Stunlock Studios previously mentioned that it wantedV Rising’s next major update to be the game’s full release. This 1.0 build, which is planned to be released in the second quarter of 2024, will not mark the end ofV Rising’s development, Stunlock Studios assured fans. The company releasedV Rising’s first major update, Secrets of Gloomrot, last May, adding a lot of new content like an Ancestral Forge workstation that allowed players tocraft legendary vampire weapons inV Rising.
Aside from revealing the PS5 port ofV Rising, Sony’s most recent State of Play showed off a number of interesting projects, such as the new virtual reality game set in the post-apocalyptic world ofMetro. State of Play 2024 also dropped asecond trailer forDeath Stranding 2: On the Beachthat revealed a lot of details regarding the upcoming title being worked on by renowned Japanese game designer Hideo Kojima.
V Rising
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience a Vampire Survival Action RPG adventure like no other.Awaken as a weakened Vampire after centuries of slumber. Hunt for blood to regain your strength while hiding from the scorching sun to survive. Rebuild your castle and convert humans into your loyal servants in a quest to raise your Vampire empire. Make allies or enemies online or play solo locally, fend off holy soldiers, and wage war in a world of conflict. Seize your destiny! Defy Dracula! Rule the night!Now with native gamepad support and a reimagined interface, prepare for action-packed, hands-on gameplay!
