Base-building survival strategy The Riftbreaker received a new DLC titled Into the Dark, introducing a new chapter to the game’s story. The developers are excited to see players venture into the Crystal Caves biome and learn the secrets of this new environment. To celebrate the arrival, the team also shared the special launch trailer you can find above.
A series of anomalous neutrino bursts and unusual seismic activity will lead Ashley and Mr. Riggs to face a world-ending threat. They will have to use all of their skills to find their way around the caverns and uncover the root of the problem. Dig your way through the caverns, collect research samples, invent new technologies, and save this world from an enemy within. Players will be able to use the new drilling gameplay mechanic to advance through Galatea 37. Collect information on new flora & fauna, repel attacks from massive underground beasts using new weapons and technology and more!
“As usual, the release of Into the Dark paid DLC is accompanied by a huge free World Expansion update for all users. Thanks to this expansion, you will be able to play Survival Mode in Crystal Caverns and also utilize all the new technologies and quality-of-life improvements in Campaign Mode.”
The World Expansion II free content update:
- Crystal Caverns biome – an underground network of caves and caverns for you to explore.
- A new Survival Mode scenario taking place in the new biome.
- An entirely new cavern-digging mechanic. Use Mr. Riggs’ drilling arm or explosives to clear out the space you need for expansion.
- Multiple new species of creatures, unlike anything you’ve seen before. Fight hordes of fearsome monsters lurking around every corner.
- More than 70 new research items and technologies to further enhance your base and Mr. Riggs’ abilities. Use drones to collect resources and valuable loot. Expand your energy grid using the Energy Relay Stations.
- New weapons and defensive towers. Build powerful weapons that will obliterate anyone threatening your base. Slice through your enemies with
- Bouncing Blades. Send a devastating barrage of energy projectiles with the Laser Gatling Tower.
- Numerous quality-of-life improvements, including the long-awaited Building Ruins feature.
