Remnant II players, this exciting news is for you! Gearbox Publishing and Gunfire Games are excited to announce today The Awakened King, the first premium DLC for Remnant II, will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on November 14 for $9.99. This will be the first DLC in the previously announced DLC Bundle, consisting of three DLC packs, for Remnant II. Fans can purchase the DLC Bundle for $24.99 on November 14 to get The Awakened King DLC and have access to the two additional packs once they are available sometime next year. Those who purchased the Ultimate Edition of Remnant II will have access to the DLC at no extra cost.
In this upcoming DLC for Remnant II, The One True King has awakened and is out for blood. Corrupted by the Root during his near-death slumber, the mad king sees betrayal at every turn and is on a rampage of revenge. Since his castle first arrived in a Dran coastal town, the tides have been angry, and the weather is chaotic, surfacing all manner of creatures from the depths and leaving many mysteries in its wake. In a brand new storyline, survivors must uncover the secrets behind The One True King by exploring a mysterious new area within the world of Losomn. In this strange new location, survivors will traverse new dungeons, acquire powerful equipment, meet unexpected allies, and face new threats in their adventure to reach The One True King and defeat him once and for all.
Below is a detailed list of features for The Awakened King:
- New Storyline, Dungeons, and Area Based in the World of Losomn: Delve deeper into the land of Losomn and experience a brand new storyline about the One True King – whose mind has been poisoned by the Root and is out for revenge against those who oppose him.
- New Archetype – The Ritualist: Leveraging status effects to punish foes, this new Archetype masters pain and suffering. More details on the Archetype will be revealed closer to the DLC’s launch.
- Many Items and Powerful Weapons that Enhance Gameplay: Outfit your survivor to survive this more deadly version of the world of Losomn by choosing from a host of new weapons and modifications, along with new items, like amulets and rings.
- New Bosses, Characters, and Fearsome Creatures to Encounter: Mysterious threats and survivors of unknown origin emerge from the ocean depths and roam the streets, bringing new challenges for all players.
Remnant II pits the last remnants of humanity against the harrowing forces of evil. The title evolves the co-op survival shooter with new unseen worlds filled with deadly surprises and encounters. Players join the battle to save humanity in a dynamically generated world filled with branching quest lines, unique loot, and overwhelming odds that encourage exploration and replayability, alone or in a three-person co-op. Players can define their playstyle with an expanded Archetype class system and a wide assortment of guns, armor, and special augmentations as they overcome hard-fought challenges to stave off humanity’s extinction.
Remnant II is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S with an ESRB rating of “M” for Mature.