Maid of Skermanaged to find a fair amount of traction when it debuted last year, combining its first-person survival horror gameplay with a unique, welsh folklore-inspired setting. The game focused on players navigating enemy-filled environments with no weapons to defend themselves, using a combination ofstealth mechanicsand sound devices that could stun foes.
It seems the developers behind the game wanted to offer a more liberating experience for those who beatMaid of Sker’scampaign, now adding a variety of combat-focused scenarios where they can get payback on their monstrous tormentors. The modes are available for PC players now via a free update on Steam, while Wales Interactive is also currently aiming to bring the newMaid of Skerlevels to console players too.
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For those wondering how shooting will work in the update, the studio posted a trailer highlighting some of the new FPS segments. The footage showcases players wielding a variety of weapons, ranging from handguns and bolt-action rifles to axes and double-barreled shotguns. It seems they’ll have to traverse the Sker hotel while fighting the various ghouls and monsters that lurked throughout the main campaign, with guns able to bring the fight to these once-unkillable enemies. The update will also bring in a few new foes to contend with, each coming complete with unique attacks and abilities.
It looks to bea fun new way to playMaid of Sker,especially for those who spent the main campaign fearing the horrifying creatures stalking the Sker Hotel’s halls. According to Wales Interactive, the new modes are titled The Long Night, Axe of Kindness, Nightmare at the Hotel, and In Darkness, each bringing their own individual take and level of difficulty toMaid of Sker’sfirst-person shooting challenge. There will also be a leaderboard for the experience that will allow players to compete against their friends.
Maid of Skerwas one of last year’s more prevalent horror releases, managing to remain memorable alongside hits such asAmnesia: Rebirth, Resident Evil 3, Carrion,andPhasmophobia.This year has already had two well-reviewed horror releases inLittle Nightmares 2andThe Medium,although there’s still plenty more to come.Resident Evil 8: Villagewill launch in April, while the likes ofThe Outlast Trials, Scorn, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Atomic Heart,andMartha is Deadare also slated for release later this year.
Maid of Skeris available now on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
