Wales Interactive recently unleashed Sker Ritual, a thrilling round-based zombie survival game, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms.
Serving as a spin-off to the acclaimed Maid of Sker from 2020, this iteration packs all the punch of its PC early access phase, plus a hefty 1.0 update brimming with fresh content.
In the heart-pounding world of Sker Ritual, players face off against swarms of terrifying foes, whether flying solo or teaming up with friends in electrifying four-player co-op battles. As you navigate the treacherous Sker Island, home to the fearsome Quiet Ones, you’ll need quick reflexes, a cache of steampunk weaponry, and the strategic savvy to survive each harrowing encounter.
Sker Ritual beckons adventurers into its chilling realm, boasting four distinct locales teeming with secrets, optional objectives, and tantalizing easter eggs that continue the sinister tale seeded in Maid of Sker’s dark conclusion.
Notably, the game offers cross-play functionality between Xbox and PC platforms, fostering a seamless cooperative experience among players.
Key Features of Sker Ritual:
- Solo or Team Survival: Brave the onslaught of the Quiet Ones alone or band together with up to three companions in gripping online co-op battles. Keep in mind, the intensity of the hordes dynamically adjusts based on the number of players in your party.
- Haunting Locations: Go on a journey through four eerie maps, each harboring its own enigmatic secrets waiting to be unearthed. Discover the desolate expanses of the Cursed Lands of Lavernock, the haunted halls of Ashes of Sker Hotel, the treacherous Sewers of the Dead, and the foreboding Deadly Lover’s Fortress.
- Harness Celtic Might: Dispatching foes presents an opportunity to acquire potent Miracles, imbuing players with a selection of three upgradeable powers. Tied to the ancient Celtic pantheon, each Miracle boasts varying rarities, core attributes, and formidable abilities.
- Confront Nightmarish Adversaries: Prepare to face a horde of terrifying foes alongside the returning Quiet Ones, now accompanied by new enemies and elite adversaries. Sker Island teems with malevolent creatures, each possessing unique abilities and an insatiable thirst for destruction.