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Press release:
Skövde, Sweden – 11th June 2024.
The Skövde-based (Sweden) indie games developer Stunlock Studios are today very proud and excited to announce that their open-world vampire ARPG “V Rising”, is now available for the PS5 worldwide.

Following a phenomenal 1.0 Steam launch on May 8th, which garnered rave reviews from critics and captivated a rapidly growing community of players, PS5 users can finally experience the thrill of V Rising. Awaken as a vampire, construct your own majestic castle, avoid the burning touch of sunlight, and explore a massive open world with seven regions and 57 formidable boss fights. Whether hunting alone, playing solo, or allying with friends online, rise to power and challenge Dracula himself in an epic battle to dominate the night.

Key features include:

Immersive hands-on Action-RPG combat with the DualSense gamepad
Survival crafting gameplay: construct your vampire castle and arm yourself
Hunt for blood and navigate shadows to avoid the deadly sunlight
Explore a dark fantasy world filled with fearsome creatures and dangerous foes
Conquer over 50 powerful bosses to gain their abilities and rise in power
Customize your gameplay with 11 weapon types and 50+ spells
Style your vampire with a variety of armor appearances and color options
Confront and defeat Dracula to rule the night

In collaboration with Auroch Digital, Stunlock Studios has fine-tuned the PlayStation®5 gameplay experience, including UI enhancements and DualSense game controller support.
Console players can also delve into the thrilling Legacy of Castlevania event, a collaboration with Konami Digital Entertainment (KONAMI). Battle the legendary vampire hunter Simon Belmont and unlock the iconic whip weapon. Alongside that free Castlevania content, players can purchase the Legacy of Castlevania Premium Pack cosmetic DLC for 19.99 EUR/USD, featuring character customization and castle designs inspired by Castlevania’s classic gothic style.
The Complete Edition includes all cosmetic packs currently available in the game: the Eldest Bloodlines Pack, the Dracula’s Relics Pack, the Sinister Evolution Pack, and the Legacy of Castlevania Pack, offering a comprehensive cosmetic bundle for dedicated players.

All available editions:

Standard Edition for 39.99 EUR/USD
Castlevania Edition, including the Legacy of Castlevania Premium Pack for
59.99 EUR/USD
Complete Edition, including all cosmetics DLCs for 99.99 EUR/USD

For further details on V Rising and to start your vampire journey,
visit: https://playvrising.com/

Today marks a new dawn for PlayStation®5 gamers.
Seize the night and rise to power in V Rising.

More on V Rising:
Immerse yourself in a Vampire Survival Action RPG unlike any other. Rise as a newly awakened vampire in a world ruled by humans. Feed on blood to gain new powers, hide from the scorching sun, and engage in real-time PvE and PvP combat set in a dark fantasy realm. Raise your castle and invite friends to join as you explore a vast open world, plunder villages, clash with bandits, and delve into the lairs of supernatural beasts. Forge alliances or rivalries online. Challenge Dracula and rule the night!

Purchase now on the PlayStation store: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10007965/

About Stunlock Studios
Stunlock Studios is one of the leading independent Swedish game developers in Skövde, known for the vampire survival game V Rising and arena brawler Battlerite. Out now in 1.0, V Rising’s gothic world has already attracted more than 4 million vampiric initiates, and Battlerite was one of the most popular free-to-play games on Steam, with over 6 million unique players entering the arena. With a passion for multiplayer action games, the studio crafts groundbreaking and community-driven games, always with their players in mind.

Visit: https://www.stunlockstudios.com