Fans of sandbox RPGs have a reason to celebrate as Shieldbearer Studios and 505 Pulse unleash Ashes of Lonland, the largest content update yet for The Bloodline, currently available in Early Access on Steam. This massive update not only improves core gameplay systems and performance but also introduces the frozen kingdom of Lonland, a dangerous new region brimming with lore, puzzles, dungeons, and mysteries to uncover.
What’s New in Ashes of Lonland
The update significantly expands the world of The Bloodline while refining the player experience. Key highlights include:
- Full controller support for seamless gamepad play.
- Major optimizations with dozens of bug fixes, smoother performance, and faster load times.
- The kingdom of Lonland unlocked, a perilous frozen realm with new lore and threats.
- 30+ new questlines (122 stages) expanding the main narrative.
- Fresh regions, dungeons, puzzles, combat trials, and fishing contests.
- 15+ enchanted armor pieces, three complete armor sets, and a new Lonland weapon line.
- 30+ powerful new special items to enhance builds and playstyles.
Miles Whittaker, creator of The Bloodline, emphasized the importance of the expansion: “This update moves us closer to my vision of a living land full of adventure, while raising the stakes with the imminent threat of an Unforgiven invasion.”
Available Now on Steam
The Ashes of Lonland update is live today on Steam Early Access. The Bloodline is priced at $19.99 USD / €19.99 EUR / £15.99 GBP, currently available with a 50% discount for a limited time.
A Community-Driven RPG Adventure
Developed by Whittaker at Shieldbearer Studios, The Bloodline has grown with the feedback of its dedicated community for nearly two years. With expansive kingdoms, over 500 skills to master, companions, mounts, and emergent events, the game continues to evolve into a living RPG sandbox where players craft their own destinies.
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