V Rising Secrets of Gloomrot expansion release date, gameplay, trailers & more

The V Rising Secrets of Gloomrot expansion is nearly here, and there is plenty out there to get you excited for its release. This is the first major expansion to V Rising, and it brings a swathe of new content to the gothic MMORPG.

So, all you need to do is read below to find out everything we know about the V Rising Secrets of Gloomrot expansion, including the release date, gameplay information, trailers, cost, and more.

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When is the V Rising Secrets of Gloomrot expansion release date?

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The release date of the V Rising Secrets of Gloomrot expansion is scheduled for May 17, 2023, giving us not long until we can jump straight into all of the new content. This particular release date was revealed with the most recent cinematic trailer, which was a delight to any fans excited about the expansion.

This date is almost certainly not a coincidence either, as it is the exact one-year anniversary of the game's initial release, bringing things perfectly back to where we started in 2022.

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V Rising Secrets of Gloomrot gameplay & new content

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There is an abundance of new content arriving within the V Rising Secrets of Gloomrot expansion, giving players plenty to explore and build upon. Perhaps the biggest piece of new content is the introduction of a new biome, Gloomrot. This new area brings new enemies and challenges and will keep things feeling fresh for a while to come.

This will partner updates to every area of the existing V Rising map, as it is getting a fresh facelift with graphical updates to make things even prettier for new and existing players.

The Gloomrot biome isn't the only new content arriving with the expansion either, as new weapons, weapon skills, a legendary weapon, and an entirely fresh spell school and system can all be found - making exploring each dark corner very much worth your time.

From a balance perspective, there is also going to be an overhaul to the building mechanics in-game too. This comprises the ability to raise your castles beyond a single level, alongside the ability to place stairs anywhere you want.

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Are there any V Rising Secrets of Gloomrot trailers?

There has been one trailer released so far for the V Rising Secrets of Gloomrot expansion, giving players a more cinematic look at what is to come in mid-May. Its main purpose was the reveal of the release date, but it also gives you an idea of the tone - with some electrics and an exciting new creation to hopefully pique your interest.

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How much will the V Rising Secrets of Gloomrot expansion cost?

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In wonderful news, the V Rising Secrets of Gloomrot expansion is completely free and will arrive in the game as an update for all players. This is excellent as it avoids splitting up the player base, and ensures that everyone will be able to enjoy the new content, areas, and items.

There is no news as to whether future expansions will continue this trend and remain free to play, but we hope that the success of Secrets of Gloomrot will inspire the rest to continue that way.

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V Rising Secrets of Gloomrot platforms

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The V Rising Secrets of Gloomrot expansion is exclusive to PC via Steam, as that is the only platform that the base game is available on right now. There is no clear plans to bring V Rising to any other consoles or storefronts, but if that does happen in the future then it would make sense that Secrets of Gloomrot also makes its way over.

So, that wraps up this guide on the V Rising Secrets of Gloomrot expansion, giving you all of the details that we know of right now. Make sure that you're checking up on our V Rising game page though if you're looking for all of the latest news and guides for the gothic MMO.