Spellbreak, the fantasy battle royale that pits dozens of spellcasters on an ever-shrinking map, is getting its biggest update yet today, and it comes with a new Chapter Pass that will be complimentary for some players.
Players who are playing the game via Xbox and subscribe to Xbox Game Pass will be able to redeem the Chapter Pass for no charge under the Game Pass Perks tab on their consoles. Like a Battle Pass, the Chapter Pass is loaded with dozens of cosmetic items for players to chase. Spellbreak is also making its debut on Steam today, after months of PC exclusivity on Epic Games Store. It is also available on Switch and PS4, with the backward compatible version currently running on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Today's major update, The Gathering Storm, seeks to innovate on the battle royale format by adding story quests right into the game, even as enemies may be bearing down on you.
“Chapter 1: The Spellstorm is really the launching pad for a truly innovative Battle Royale experience that blends together storytelling and gameplay,” said Seth Sivak, CEO of the Boston-based Proletariat. “Not only are players going to get a fun way to experience more of the Spellbreak universe but also weeks of engaging content complete with some awesome rewards.”
The game's setting of The Hollow Lands is in an "ever-changing state of ruin" thanks to the Spellstorm and the ensuing Fracture event. It's these and other story beats players will explore in Chapter 1. The Vowbreakers are on a mission to recover artifacts which may help them undo the Spellstorm and reclaim The Hollow Lands, and it's through this pivotal struggle that players will take part in 12 weeks of free story-driven quests that will change the landscape, perhaps literally, of Spellbreak.
Players will also get to explore the new Deadmoss as Castle Bogmore and its surrounding region has been "completely overhauled with vastly improved environments and points of interest."
The update hits all platforms today, December 15. Spellbreak remains in early access for now.
