Mysterious 2D MetroidVania Adventure of Samsara 2.0 Post-Launch Update Live
Featuring a combat overhaul, boss and enemy rebalancing, and other quality-of-life improvements, Ilex Games and Atari’s MetroidVania Adventure of Samsara has launched its 2.0 post-launch update for PC and consoles.
In addition to refined combat and movement done to feel faster and more responsive, Adventure of Samsara, several boss and enemy encounters have been rebalanced.
Adventure of Samsara players can take on the new optional “Buzz Killer Swarm” boss, a high intensity battle against three cybernetic insects. New secret rooms, hidden pathways, invisible walls, and hidden upgrades have also been included.
Learn more about Adventure of Samsara’s 2.0 update with its launch trailer below:
Adventure of Samsara – 2.0 Update Launch Trailer
Ethan Stearns, VP of Games at Atari, said the following:
“Since the game’s release last year, we have believed that Adventure of Samsara is a unique experience with timeless gameplay, a rich narrative and was a world worth championing.
Since then, Atari and Ilex Games have listened to the community and worked together to bring even more content to players.
We can’t wait for all Metroidvania fans to dive back into this great adventure!”
Adventure of Samsara is available for the PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via both Steam and GOG.
Learn more about Adventure of Samsara via its official website. For those attending gamescom LATAM (April 30 to May 3), content from this update will be playable at Ilex Games’ booth.
An official Atari Discord channel is also available for those looking to join the conversation.
Source: Press Release
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