V Rising

Survival· Open World· Base Building· Vampires

Released May 2024

Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.

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Done

All announced content has been released

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $34.99 Green Man Gaming Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $34.99

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Evaluation

V Rising launched into full 1.0 release on May 8, 2024, after graduating from Early Access. The game received one major free content update — Update 1.1: Invaders of Oakveil — on April 28, 2025, which added a new biome, new weapons, spells, combat systems, and more. On March 26, 2026, Stunlock Studios published a direct developer statement (Dev Update #32: The Next Era) confirming that V Rising's content journey is complete. The studio explicitly stated: "we are not currently developing a new content update for V Rising" and described the current state of the game as "a complete one as it stands." They clarified that ongoing support will be limited to balance and bug-fix patches as needed — not new content. The studio also revealed they have shifted focus to a new, unannounced game set in the V Rising universe. This further confirms that active content development for V Rising itself has concluded. Since that announcement, the developer has continued to release maintenance patches, including a balance patch on May 26, 2026 (Patch 1.1.13.0) and a localization hotfix on June 2, 2026, consistent with their stated commitment to ongoing bug and balance upkeep. These are maintenance activities, not new content development.

Evidence

Stunlock Studios explicitly stated they are not developing a new content update for V Rising, describing the game's journey as 'complete as it stands.' Future support will be limited to balance and bug-fix patches. The studio announced it is now focused on a new game set in the V Rising universe.

news post · Mar 26, 2026 source development ending

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Update 1.1: Invaders of Oakveil launched as a free major content update, adding the Oakveil Woodlands biome, new enemies, weapons, spells, and combat systems.

news post · Apr 28, 2025 source content shipped

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Content

6 of 6 released · no outstanding content

Released

V Rising - Eternal Dominance Pack

Apr 2025

Released

V Rising - Legacy of Castlevania Premium Pack

May 2024

Media

Details

Developer

Stunlock Studios

Publisher

Stunlock Studios

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

Survival Open World Base Building Vampires Crafting PvE Building Character Customization Sandbox Exploration Action-Adventure Dark Fantasy Top-Down Massively Multiplayer Adventure

About this game

UPDATE 1.1: INVADERS OF OAKVEIL IS AVAILABLE NOW!

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. Build a mighty castle worthy of your name and convert humans into loyal thralls to serve your growing empire. Pillage villages, raid bandit camps, and challenge supernatural beings, drinking their blood to steal their power. Make allies or enemies online or play solo locally and wage war in a world of conflict.

Seize your destiny, defy Dracula, and rise as the ultimate predator to rule the night!

Now with native gamepad support and a reimagined interface, prepare for action-packed, hands-on gameplay!

A Gothic Open-World

Explore a vast world teeming with mythical horrors and danger. Travel through lush forests, open countryside, and dark caverns to discover valuable resources, meeting friends and foes alike along the way. Traverse the world with vampire comrades or hunt solo as you ravage villages, fend off holy soldiers, and challenge supernatural bosses.

Fear the light - Rule the night

Stick to the shadows during the daytime, or the burning sunlight will turn you to ashes. Roam the night and prey on your victims in the darkness. As a vampire, you must quench your thirst for blood while planning your strategies around the rising and setting sun.

Raise your Castle

Gather resources and discover ancient techniques to uncover forgotten knowledge. Use your newly acquired insight to build a castle to store your loot and grow your army of darkness. Personalize your domain, exhibit your vampiric style, and make sure to craft coffins for servants and friends. Strengthen your castle to protect your treasure hoard from vampire rivals.

Compete or Cooperate

Travel alone or explore the world with friends. Fighting side by side with other Vampires will give you an advantage in the fight to conquer the greatest threats of Vardoran. Raid other players’ castles, play the diplomat in the game of blood, power, and betrayal, or craft an indomitable retinue of insidious allies. Compete or cooperate - the choice is yours.

Master your Vampire

Learn and master an arsenal of deadly weapons and unholy abilities. In V Rising, you aim skillshots and dodge projectiles using precise WASD controls and cursor-based aiming - no click to move. Tailor your vampire to fit your play style by combining weapons with a variety of spells earned through vanquishing powerful foes. Find and master your personal, perfect blend of sword and sorcery to become the ultimate nocturnal predator!