“No Rest for the Wicked” Early Access Update Includes Performance Boosts, QoL Enhancements, and New Features!

As a new work by Moon Studios, the creators of the “Ori” series, the action RPG “No. Rest for the Wicked'', Moon Studios has started distributing the first patch containing major changes. It has been revealed that we have introduced a large number of improvements, including significant performance optimizations and improvements with reduced operating requirements, numerous QoL improvements, the ability to change key bindings, some new content, balance adjustments, etc. Ta.

Regarding performance, there are bug fixes related to performance degradation caused by errors, extensive asset/effect optimizations, physics object optimizations, overall improvements to the content loading system and culling process, enhancements to rendering and CPU performance, and memory usage. Improvements such as volume reduction have resulted in significant performance improvements, especially noticeable when traversing the map and in some heavy areas.

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In terms of QoL, merchants, crafters, and alchemists have been improved so that they can access resources directly from the warehouse, and the unlocking of houses has been changed immediately after completing the “Sacramento” quest (8 silver houses are now immediately available near the Graveyard in Sacramento). We are introducing improvements such as improving the inventory sort order, saving the last used food and quick items, increasing the capacity of all crates and shelves, and increasing the number of stacks for some items.

In addition, regarding gameplay and balance adjustments, bow consumption has been changed from concentration to stamina, enemy level adjustments in the “Nameless Pass” area, attribute multipliers for all staffs have been weakened, and some enchantments (when attacking Changes have been applied, such as weakening the ability (additional concentration and health recovery), increasing the cost of the “Elemental Throw” rune, and reducing damage to some enemies.

Other features include keyboard remapping options, additional control layouts (menu key and controller remapping coming soon), new Tier 3 armor sets, audio, area, localization improvements, and a large number of bugs. Features changes such as fixes.

Immediately after the release of the early access version, “No Rest for the Wicked'' received mixed reviews due to performance and the inconvenience of gameplay due to some specifications, but Moon Studios has released six hotfixes and this time. The patch has resolved various issues and quickly and dramatically improved the playability of the game, and we have high expectations for the various improvements and content expansion that will continue in the future.

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Minimum and recommended operating requirements revised in conjunction with Patch 1 distribution

No Rest for the Wicked

From the award-winning Moon Studios, creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, an exciting and game-changing film that defies genre conventions. This is a full-fledged action RPG.

The year is 841, and King Harol has passed away. As news of the king's death spreads throughout the country, the arrogant and immature prince Magnus inherits the throne.

As if to add insult to injury, the demonic plague Pestilence returns after a thousand years. The plague quickly spread across the continent, consuming everything it touched. Madrigal Celine, a ruthless and ambitious priest, sees Pestilence as a perfect opportunity to prove herself to the gods.

Sakura Island is a remote area where rebel forces and the local government are fighting for control of the ruins. All forces come together on this island.

Selim is a holy warrior with incredible power who has vowed to defeat Pestilence no matter what the cost. One of them is the main character of this work. However, in a land facing crisis, people's hardships and a large-scale political struggle stand in the way of the protagonist. He confronts all kinds of chaos, wipes out the evil that infests the continent, and carves out the destiny of the kingdom.

Features

  • High-precision, brutal combat: A system that requires precision and strategy. Hone your combat skills and defeat creepy monsters, enemy soldiers, and powerful bosses in intense, intuitive combat. Each weapon has its own characteristics, and you can experience its weight and speed. Create a character build that suits your playstyle by enchanting your weapons with runes and crafting rare armor.
  • An epic saga that depicts the human condition: Unravel the deep and dark story that unfolds on Sakura Island, which is full of danger. As an ancient plague that turns people into monsters spreads, a war for the throne begins between a cunning ruler and a group of militant rebels.
  • A picturesque world: Explore a world where paintings come to life, created with a unique timeless art style and meticulous attention to detail. Every frame is full of beauty, from the twilight of the Lowland Plains to the hellish landscape of the Nameless Road. Every new location has its own people, problems, hidden treasures, and secrets to uncover.
  • Take a break: Buy a property, decorate it to your liking, and take a break in Sacramento. In town, you can fish on the shore, farm the land and harvest food, and cook meals that will help you recover your health and improve your stats. Restore Sacramento's former glory through encounters with various merchants and townspeople.
  • Online Multiplayer: Share the world with up to three friends in the campaign's online co-op mode and advance the story together. You can enjoy the quests, bosses, and everything about Sakura Island together, or you can each adventure as you like.

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