Just a few hours ago, Carbine, the development studio behind WildStar, released a new trailer for the upcoming content patch – and that just two weeks after the game’s release.
The story of the two new zones “Blight Refuge” and “Northern Wasteland” directly continues the main storyline – because to be honest, one did not feel very satisfied at its end, as too many questions remained unanswered. What exactly are the origins of the temptation, also called “Strain”, and is there a way to save Nexus from annihilation?
Exactly these questions players will delve into. But not only fans of the background story will be satisfied, those who can’t get enough of the fun combat system will also be well served. New enemy types with unique telegraphs will throw their purple mutations at you and with a bit of luck leave behind what you desire: heaps of loot that should ease your entry into the first veteran dungeons. The equipment will thematically fit with the “Strain”, so you can look as if you are infected, or even own a transmuted hoverboard!
More information about the major content patch, which is set to be released sometime in July, will be available by June 24 at the latest, as the developers will talk in more detail about the two new locations. Until then: Keep your Aurino ears agile and get ready!
Update on 19.06.2014: And now there are some new details about the upcoming patch: The planned release date is July 2 and the area “Blight Refuge” will feature a new dungeon. Unlike previously known, this is a public area and furthermore contested on PvP servers.
Anyone who does not want to be spoiled by the story should skip the following line: In the depths of this instance, the infected Eldan Elyona will meet their end and one will learn more about the origins of the “Strain”.
But that’s not all: A new “Tower Defense” event with many random factors is designed to keep the zone alive for a long time. Speaking of alive: The Exiled starting zone “Northern Wilderness” returns as a daily quest area, quite similar to the blood-red island that is already available.
New sockets for housing and a handful of new emotes, as seen in the trailer, will also find their way into the game. Hopefully, the big patch will also fix the remaining bugs, and there will be nothing stopping great content.
