The dark hack ‘n slash Grim Dawn has received a very extensive update that introduces a lot of changes and innovations. This helps bridge the wait for Diablo 4.
What is Grim Dawn? The dark action RPG by Crate Entertainment offers exciting hack ‘n slash battles against hordes of enemies. You must save a fantasy world from a sinister invasion.
Grim Dawn offers exciting battles, interesting classes with cool abilities, focuses on the story, and also offers the hunt for ever better items.
An exciting alternative to Diablo 4
Why should you play Grim Dawn now? After the announcement of Diablo 4 the fans of action RPGs are now thirsty for a new game, but it is currently quite quiet in the genre. Grim Dawn has received a major update, which brings a lot of changes and makes the game attractive for newcomers.
Furthermore, it offers the familiar Diablo gameplay and a dark atmosphere reminiscent of Diablo 4. As an alternative to bridge the wait for Blizzard’s next action RPG and to satisfy the current hunger for a new hack ‘n slash, Grim Dawn is now appealing.
What does the update bring? The developers are changing more than 6,000 items in the game. The Epic items, for example, will be strengthened and overall you should feel through the adjustments that higher quality items can actually bring you more.
Additionally, the dungeon Tomb of the Heretic is introduced, which presents you with many challenges. Balancing adjustments and bug fixes are also included in the update.
Into the new dungeon
What kind of dungeon is this? Tomb of the Heretic is a roguelike dungeon. This means you can complete it repeatedly to receive new rewards. Each descent into the dungeon should feel different and interesting. You can expect many adventures:
- 12 new bosses and mini-bosses
- New monster Infrequents, representing special versions of creatures
- Eight more Epic items
- 18 Legendary items
The dungeon is supposed to keep you occupied for a longer time and make the action RPG Grim a bit more interesting.
How are players reacting to the update? The update is well received by the players. Only with the mods do some have concerns, as new updates can cause some mods to no longer start.
- minotaurusrpg writes on Reddit: “I love Grim Dawn! Thank you!”
- 9ai says: “I am glad that the drop rate in the roguelike dungeons has been increased.”
Grim Dawn is still popular
What is the current status of Grim Dawn? Grim Dawn was released in February 2016 and still has a loyal fanbase today. According to Steamcharts, on average 3,817 players played the hack ‘n slash simultaneously in the last 30 days. The peak was at 7,239.
The ratings on Steam in the last 30 days are at 95% and extremely positive. The game is still well received.
So if you need a hack ‘n slash to slightly shorten the wait for Diablo 4, then check out Grim Dawn. Beforehand, you can also read our review:
