Arc Games and Cryptic Studios have released Neverwinter: Red Harvest Part II – The Soul Collector. This is the latest module for the long-running free-to-play MMORPG based on Dungeons & Dragons. The module is released on all platforms, including PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, and allows players to delve deep into the Doomvault to stop Szass Tam’s Ritual of Ascendency.
If you haven’t jumped into Neverwinter just yet, you can at any time because it’s free-to-play. The action MMORPG focuses on fast-paced combat and large-scale dungeons. With the vast city of Neverwinter as the hub, the surrounding lands offer the opportunity to learning the vivid history of the iconic city in the Forgotten Realms, with D&D lore pushing the game along throughout the dungeons and trials.
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What is Neverwinter: Red Harvest Part II – The Soul Collector?
You can find the official synopsis for the module below:
In Neverwinter: Red Harvest Part II – The Soul Collector, the Lich has struck back and lashed out at the fleeing members of the Resistance in Tyraturos, despite the prior uncovering of Szass Tam’s plans for deification and rescuing the captured Celestial.
Players will team up with Xuna, who seeks to rescue the missing Harper Tesser. The Hero of Neverwinter is tasked to return with Xuna to Tyraturos, rescue as many of the Resistance members as possible, and escort them to a place where they can continue their work. Szass Tam must be stopped before he completes his Ritual of Ascendency!
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What is new in Red Harvest Part II?
New Adventure Zone – Doomvault Remains
Official Synopsis: Hiding out somewhere beneath Thaymount, right under Szass Tam’s nose, Red Harvest II: The Soul Collector will allow players to explore what remains of Szass Tam’s dreaded Doomvault. Explore abandoned vaults, caverns, and never-before-seen Doomvault laboratories where the red wizards continue to engage in disturbing magical research and experiment on the unwilling!
- New Battle Royale-Inspired Arena: The Doomvault Remains pushes players to defeat Named Encounters to unlock a portal to a perilous battle royale-style arena.
- New Heroic Encounter: The Rise of the Necrotitan is one of the six new Heroic Encounters. The Undead Colossus is a looming boss supported by the undesd and Red Wizards. According to the release from Arc Games, this is also the hardest of the six new encounters.
New Trial – Soul Harvest
Official Synopsis: As the conductor of Thay and the orchestrator of the Rebellion’s demise attempts to ascend to godhood, it’s up to you to finally bring Szass Tam’s reign of terror to an end. Step into Szass Tam’s extra-dimensional Dreamvault – a desolate void where three distinct biomes stand as a reflection of Tam’s future domination of Faerûn. Prepare for a high-stakes trial of coordination, strategy, and endurance, where only teamwork can halt the ascension of the Arch-Lich Regent of Thay.
The New Trial also offers players three modes that allow them to test their might and prog.
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Normal Mode: Accessible to all and part of the Random Trial Queue.
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Advanced Mode: A stepping stone for mid-level players looking to push their limits.
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Master Mode: A relentless challenge for the most skilled adventurers, emphasizing mechanics over raw stats.
In-Game Events
Read Harvest Part II also brings back five in-game events for the holiday season:
- Winter Festival
- Lunar New Year
- Harvester of Nightmares
- Hell’s Pit
- Coins of Waukeen
