Motion Twin and Evil Empire announces that
Fatal Falls will drop on
January 26 as the second paid DLC for Dead Cells, their roguelite, metroidvania
action/platformer. A
new
trailer shows off some gameplay, and it does indeed include some fatal
falls, so they get extra points for truth in advertising. They also promise to
launch some sales at that time on bundles of the game and its DLC. Here's more
on what to expect:
The Fatal Falls DLC introduces a significant amount of
new content for fans including two new mid-game biomes, a killer new boss and a
slew of new weapons and items. The gameplay reveal trailer released today
showcases new biomes The Fractured Shrines and The Undying Shores as well as a
cranky new boss - The Scarecrow, who existing fans may recognize as the Royal
Gardener gone wrong with Malaise.
The two new biomes are parallels to the ‘Stilt Village’, ‘Clock Tower’ and ‘Time
Keeper’ areas and are intended as alternate paths to spice up your mid-game
runs. Along the new paths fans can expect to encounter a homicidal pet sword
(why not?) and new slightly psychotic enemies like the Myopic Crow, the Clumsy
Swordsman, the Compulsive Gravedigger and a lot more (eight total) culminating
with the final boss, The Scarecrow (might want to keep an eye on those exploding
mushrooms when you encounter him).
And what’s an update without new weapons? Fatal Falls’ new maniacal sword (did
we mention it flies?) is designed to bring Brutality players a real counterpart
to the Great Owl and Mushroom Boi. Scythes, undoubtedly one of the more iconic
weapons in existence, have also been added - they are attracted to enemies and
will follow you around a bit. Seven new weapons in total have arrived: Lightning
Rods, Ferryman’s Lantern, Scarecrow’s Sickles, Iron Staff, Snake Fangs, Serenade
and Cocoon. Each one will help you in different areas of the two new biomes. And
because we want you to feel good AND look good, a total of 10 new outfits have
also been added to the
update.