Sker Ritual, the spin-off to the horror title Maid of Sker, will leave Early Access next month.
Developers from Wales Interactive confirmed they will release the full version of Sker Ritual this April 18. On top of it, they will also launch the round-based survival horror to consoles like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Sker Ritual debuted on PC in 2022 and spent approximately a year and a half in Early Access. The game is still set in the Sker Island universe. The year is 1914. Monsters called the Quiet Ones have returned to haunt the island.
Either through solo or a co-op of up to four members, players must fight and survive through them while exploring the mysteries of Sker Island.
"Shoot through hordes of enemies, collect Celtic God powers, upgrade an arsenal of steampunk weapons, and attempt to defeat the evil on Sker Island," the game's description read.
Players will face waves of these bloodthirsty enemies, each with unique tactics and abilities. Aside from the ordinary Quiet Ones, they will also face new 'Elite' Quiet Ones. These foes have enhanced supernatural powers that will test players in their ability to shift strategy and weaponry.
The game also challenges players in mastering a diverse arsenal of upgradable steampunk weapons. With these, they can dispatch foes with firepower and utilize special "Miracles" dropped by fallen enemies to gain a tactical edge.
On the other hand, developers promised to introduce new content for the 1.0 update of Sker Ritual. This included new objectives, weapons, and story content, Wales Interactive said.
In addition, they also teased players, particularly fans of Maid of Sker, of an expanded story lore. This will allow them to learn about Sker Island's troubled past and the origins of the Quiet Ones.
In the meantime, pre-orders are now open for Sker Ritual's Xbox and PlayStation editions. / ###