Story Enhancement Update

Nov 2, 2021

Usurper: Soulbound

Usurper: Soulbound is a brutal Rogue-lite Action RPG where death is just the beginning. Possess your enemies to seize their bodies and abilities. Trapped in a nightmarish dimension, you must master combat, conquer deadly foes, and fight your way back to freedom—or be lost forever.

Hello brave Usurpers, First off a heartfelt thank you to all who have been keeping up with these patch notes and showing your support. It truly means a lot. Up until now, the focus has been on beefing up content and making sure gameplay feels smooth. But with all three planned biomes alive in-game, it is the right time to delve deep into the story, where this whole adventure began. And that is what this update is all about: [h2][b]Story Enhancements[/b][/h2] [list] [*] [b][u]Revamped Backstory[/u]:[/b] While the essence of the story has been there from the start, I’ve recently put significant energy into refining and rewriting the entire script. I wanted to ensure the narrative truly resonates, with each dialogue and cutscene crafted to draw you deeper into the world of Usurper:Soulbound. [*] [b][u]Voiced and Revamped Dialogues[/u]:[/b] All in game dialogue is now voiced. I've also taken some time to revamp much of the dialogue to align it more closely with the refined storyline. With this patch, you'll find that interactions and discussions will feel more cohesive and will drop subtle hints, giving you a deeper understanding of the mystery at hand. [*] [b][u]Creep World Ending[/u]:[/b] The Crypt World now comes to a close with an ending cutscene. Here, the player will be awarded a vision, a glimpse into their past, unveiling a piece of the puzzle on why they're ensnared in this purgatorial journey. [*] [b][u]New Memory Cutscenes[/u]:[/b] As the story progresses and the player collects Crystal shards at the end of each realm, they're rewarded with memories of their past life. Look out for these new scenes to unravel more of the mystery. [/list] [h2][b] Other Improvements[/b][/h2] [list] [*] [b]Guidance to the Crypt World:[/b] Enhanced guidance after entering the HUB world for the first time to make it easier to locate the Crypt World portal. [*] [b]Revamped Tutorials:[/b] Refined tutorials to ensure players can grasp game mechanics better. [/list] [h2][b]Bug Fixes[/b][/h2] [list] [*] [b]Usurper Shrine Vulnerability:[/b] Addressed an issue where players could get hit during the usurper shrine activation. Invulnerability is now ensured during this action. [/list]