The release of Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm has caused quite an uproar within the gaming community. With a rating of 79% ‘mostly negative’ on Steam, it is clear that fans of the co-op roguelite are not pleased with the latest DLC. Among the chief complaints from players are numerous bugs that have plagued the game since the release of the new content.
One of the major issues that players have been facing is the presence of game-breaking bugs that have compromised the core systems of Risk of Rain 2. Gearbox, who acquired the game from Hopoo Games in 2022, has acknowledged the problems and released a blog listing the known issues they are working to address. These issues include a boss named Mithrix becoming invincible, as well as a peculiar bug that allowed players to get stuck while “smelling the flowers”.
Co-creator Duncan Drummond expressed mixed feelings about the situation on Xitter, stating that while it is exciting to see new content for the game, it is disheartening to witness the struggles of the new development team in real-time. Drummond empathized with both the fans, who have lost functionality in their beloved game, and the developers at Gearbox, who are likely facing immense pressure to resolve the issues promptly.
Lead programmer Jeffrey Hunt also chimed in, recognizing the efforts of the development team but highlighting the challenges they faced with limited time and resources. He mentioned that the team at Gearbox had shown promise with previous DLCs, such as Survivors of the Void, but the rushed changes in Seekers of the Storm have hindered their progress.
Despite the backlash, Gearbox has been actively engaging with the community to address and rectify the issues in the game. Randolph P. Itchford reassured fans on Xitter that the team has been working tirelessly to correct, communicate, and compensate for the shortcomings of Seekers of the Storm. Itchford’s dedication to resolving the technical issues demonstrates Gearbox’s commitment to maintaining the game’s integrity.
While the current situation may seem bleak, there is still hope for Risk of Rain 2 and its community. Co-creator Duncan Drummond believes that Gearbox is on the right path and remains optimistic about the developer’s intentions to listen to feedback and improve the game. Despite the challenges faced with Seekers of the Storm, there is a consensus among the team and the players that the game has the potential to recover and thrive once again.
The release of Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm has undoubtedly been a turbulent time for the game and its community. However, with the dedication of the development team at Gearbox and the unwavering support of the player base, there is a glimmer of hope for the future of the beloved co-op roguelite. Only time will tell if the storm will subside, and Risk of Rain 2 will emerge stronger than ever before.
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