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Devolver Digital, the publisher of the 2022 indie hitCult of the Lamb, has revealed more information about the game’s upcoming Unholy Alliance update, which will add local co-op to the title. This update forCult of the Lambgoes live on August 12 and will be free to all players.
Developed by the independent studio Massive Monster,Cult of the Lambis a top-down roguelite that is considered by many to be one of thebest indie action-adventure gameson the market. The title has received plenty of new content following its launch thanks to a steady stream of free updates, with Massive Monster announcing in June that the next major patch, Unholy Alliance, would finally add a long-requested feature toCult of the Lamb: local cooperative play. With Unholy Alliance just around the corner, the game’s publisher has revealed more about what players can expect next month.
Devolver Digital PR manager Andy Kelly explained how thelocal co-op inCult of the Lambwill work in a recentpost on the PlayStation Blog. Players can take control of either the game’s titular Lamb or a new companion character, the Goat, which Kelly described as being “summoned by blood and born in corruption.” Duos can explore dungeons and build their cults just like in any regular single-player session, but there will be changes in some minigames like Fishing and Knucklebones. Moreover, the Lamb and the Goat will have access to unique dynamics, such as being able to deal extra damage when fighting back-to-back or dealing a critical hit if their attacks are in sync.
New Content In The Cult of the Lamb Unholy Alliance Update
Aside from the new local co-op feature, Kelly also discussed Unholy Alliance’s other additions. The update will introduce new quests and follower traits, as well as the Nursery and Knucklebones Arena buildings. It will also add new relics and tarot cards to theCrusades inCult of the Lamb, which are the action-packed dungeon crawler sections of the game. According to Kelly, Unholy Alliance will deliver quality-of-life improvements as well, but no specific changes have been revealed just yet.
TheCult of the Lambteam said in June that it had no plans to add online co-op to the title. Before launching itscritically acclaimed roguelike game, Massive Monster only released two platformers,Never Give UpandThe Adventure Pals, as well as a mobile-only experience calledUnicycle Giraffe.
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Heretics never rest, and the Lamb is in need of an ally. Unholy Alliance introduces a new playable character to Cult of the Lamb: the Goat! Summoned by blood and born in corruption, this wicked new ally can join the holy Lamb in local co-op. Crusade through dungeons, slay heretics, build your cult, and seek new powers together. But there’s more. As well as the addition of co-op play, the Unholy Alliance expansion also adds new tarot cards, relics, buildings, fleeces, follower traits, follower quests, and other secrets to discover!Cult of the Lamb casts players in the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger and must repay their debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
