V Rising Dev Tracker

Hello, Vampires! We will update V Rising today between 10 and 11 CEST (8 to 9 UTC).
This is not a forced patch, so most players will get it the next time they launch Steam.

The following improvements will be added to V Rising with this patch:

• Server optimizations for servers with long up times and/or a lot of players.
  
  
• Optimized the map and minimap on servers with a lot of castles.
  
  
• Added a “Confine Cursor to Window” setting which will confine the Mouse Cursor to the window when in Minimized/Fullscreen Window mode.
  
  
• Updated the Social Panel: Now it displays all players connected to the server and their SteamID. We also added text chat muting functionality. Muting is persistent between sessions now.
  
• Note: Some players were using the social panel as an in-game radar, this won’t be possible anymore.
  
  
• The Blood Essence Drain Modifier setting should...

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This patch includes general client optimizations to improve stability and performance, as well as the changes from yesterday’s reverted hotfix. The last hotfix came with a white screen crash issue with some users, but we’ve investigated the issue and it shouldn’t occur any longer. We’ve also included significant additional adjustments.

The patch is expected to go live at 11:15 UTC on Official Servers, and there may be a small amount of downtime.

• Added ‘Texture Quality’ to the ‘Graphics Options’ menu, which can greatly reduce texture memory usage.
  
  
• Added FPS Limit Option to Advanced Graphics Options.
  
  
• Changed Low-Quality Atmosphere to High-Quality Atmosphere to keep the options menu consistent.
  
  
• Fixed a bug where the antialiasing option co...

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A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

This patch includes general client optimizations to improve stability and performance.

• Added Texture Quality to Graphics Options, which can greatly reduce texture memory usage.
  
  
• Added FPS Limit Option to Advanced Graphics Options.
  
  
• Changed Low Quality Atmosphere to High Quality Atmosphere to keep the options menu consistent.
  
  
• Fixed a bug where the antialiasing option could not be set to anything other than TAA from the main menu.
  
  
• Stairs have been added to the Castle Floors Tab in the Build Menu to make it easier for players to find them.
  
  
• Fixed missing meshes on particular world objects.
  
  
• Fixed an issue that caused performance drops when hitting Night Marshal Styx the Sunderer with specific abilities (ex. Mirror Strike).

The game should update automatically when you are not playing, so all players should get this patch ... Read more

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

A larger patch is going live today at 11:00 UTC / 13:00 CEST that allows players to play the game without an internet connection, new Steam Cloud features, and more. There could be up to 30 minutes of downtime on official servers and on player-run servers that are set to auto-update.

Patch Notes 0.5.41448
We have now enabled LAN Mode, allowing players to play V Rising without an internet connection. Players can activate this mode within the host game screen and when starting up the server. LAN Mode can be played solo or with friends on the same local network. Please keep in mind that we will work on improving the LAN Mode as we continue to develop V Rising during Early Access.

We also added the feature to send server-wide messages. On GPortal servers, a message will show up in the chat w... Read more

A small patch is going live today to fix some issues we've been able to work with since launch day has gone live. Most of our focus has been on optimizations to servers to make sure they run smoothly with the tremendous load they've been receiving, but we also managed to slip in a couple of important bug fixes with this one. There could be up to 30 minutes of downtime on official servers and on player-run servers that are set to auto-update.

Patch Notes 0.5.41237

• General server optimizations to improve server stability and performance.
  
  
• Fixed an issue where the day-night cycle could be de-synced if the server settings were altered.
  
  
• Fixed an issue where explosives could be used to blow up palisades on PvE servers as well as on PvP servers outside of the ...

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A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

The time has come to rise from your crypts and descend onto Vardoran. At Stunlock Studios, we’re proud to be able to show the fruits of our labors after our longest development cycle, and by far our most ambitious project to date.

V Rising is a gothic fantasy survival action game that focuses on what it is to be a vampire in an unforgiving world, utilizing old familiar combat similar to that of our earlier pvp titles but also exploring a wealth of new ideas. We’ve worked hard to put all of this together into something cohesive and darkly beautiful for you to experience.

This is of course only the beginning. V Rising is just entering Early Access, and while we feel there is much to do in Vardoran already, it’s far from complete. We have a lot of plans moving forward, and we’ll need your help in shaping the future of our game as we work towards an even bigger, even more amazing vampire journey.

So please, join us and take your first steps into Vardoran.

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Hey vampires! I know you’re all used to us delving into the shadowy mysteries of game development, but today is all about building up. Join us as we lay the foundations for the symbols of any great vampire’s status.


The Castle; Your Home, Your Heart, Your Soul
The idea of the home is vastly prominent in vampire mythology, the epic presence of their manor looming above a sleepy little village. In a genre like survival games that focus on the shelter, it’s a natural fit for a vampire twist on the genre to use the concept of the vampire palace. We get to lean into that fantasy and provide players with all the tools they need to make a home that can be grand, majestic, but also compelling in its function.


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It’s time for us to announce the winners of our Horror Poster Art Contest! Over the course of these past weeks, we’ve received a lot of really great entries, and we’re eager to share our favorites with you today!

Find out who the winner is in our dev blog![blog.stunlock.com]

V Rising will launch on Steam Early Access on May 17th following our on-going closed beta!

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Today, faithful readers, we cast our eyes to the horizon and reveal the world map. For Early Access, we will let players explore four regions, and we could not be more excited to bring you the first real deep dive into Vardoran. From the blazing tops of the Silverlight Hills to the deepest, most sunken, and swallowing depths of the Cursed Forest. It’s finally time to stretch your sinuous wings and join us in a journey across the scarred and twisted lands in your preparations to awaken.

The World
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Community Premiere with friend of the studio, Sp4zie!

https://www.twitch.tv/sp4zie

World map reveal and a deep dive into the world of V Rising.
Tune into Sp4zie's stream tomorrow, March 31st at 14:00 GMT!

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The Closed Beta Begins! [blog.stunlock.com]
We’re finally starting the V Rising Closed Beta and are planning three test sessions before Early Access. Our first test begins March 23 and focuses on the new player experience! We’ll be shaking the dust off of a few thousand untouched coffins and introducing them to the world of Vardoran for the first time, so everyone begins on a level playing field. Those who haven’t had the opportunity to test the game just yet should start check... Read more

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We’re excited to announce we’re partnering up with HP OMEN[www.omen.com] for our first ever V Rising art contest! We want you to interpret V Rising and its gothic world by creating a retro-style horror poster for the game for this contest. The inspiration should come from either old horror movie posters (any decade from the 1920s to the 1990s) or retro horror game cover art.

Check out the Rules, Prize... Read more

Hey there vampires, for today’s Dev Update, we thought it might be nice to share a little taste of what everyone’s working on at the moment!

We could say that we’re simply working on aspects of player versus environment or trying to improve our world’s artistic fidelity, but that isn’t really what you come here for, is it? Today we offer you a little window into the nitty-gritty specifics of our development process, examples of the little critical details that you might not alwa... Read more