The recent release of Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm has left many fans of the co-op roguelite game feeling disappointed. With a current Steam rating of 79% ‘mostly negative’, it’s clear that the DLC has not been well received by players. Reports of numerous bugs and issues have plagued the release, causing frustration among the player base. From core systems breaking down to bosses becoming invincible, the laundry list of problems seems endless.
Gearbox, who acquired Risk of Rain from Hopoo Games in 2022, have acknowledged the issues and are actively working to address them. In a blog post, they highlighted the known issues they are targeting and urged players to continue submitting bug reports. Co-creator Duncan Drummond expressed mixed feelings about the situation, recognizing the challenges faced by both the developers and the players. Despite the setbacks, Drummond remains optimistic about Gearbox’s commitment to fixing issues and listening to feedback.
Lead programmer, co-designer, and concept artist Jeffrey Hunt shed some light on the challenges faced by the development team behind the DLC. With limited time and resources, the team did their best to deliver new content to the players. However, rushed changes ultimately led to the crippling of their hard work. It’s a frustrating situation for the developers who poured their efforts into creating new stages and content, only to see it marred by technical issues.
Despite the recent backlash, Gearbox has overall been praised for their custodianship of Risk of Rain 2. Players have previously been satisfied with the updates and additions made to the game, such as the introduction of free lizards back in May. However, the fallout from the Seekers of the Storm release has cast a shadow over Gearbox’s reputation. The recent acquisition of Gearbox by Rockstar parent Take-Two, resulting in layoffs, has also added to the uncertainty surrounding the future of the game.
The release of Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm has been a rocky one, marred by technical issues and player dissatisfaction. While Gearbox has made efforts to address the problems and reassure fans, the fallout from the release may have lasting effects on the game’s community. It remains to be seen whether Gearbox can regain the trust of players and steer Risk of Rain 2 back on track.
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