Interludes

There are three of these Interludes. They form parallel narratives that will take players from level 60 to level 65, the threshold at which the endgame finally opens. Although temporary— they will disappear with the arrival of Acts 5 and 6 —these stories bring new locations, new fights, and a rich narrative transition between the campaign and the endgame content.

Interlude I: The Curse of Holten

The first Interlude takes the player back to Ogham Village, which has been rebuilding since the fall of Count Geonor. But a new threat looms: the neighboring town of Holten is trapped in an impenetrable darkness. Every night, its corrupted inhabitants invade the surrounding farms. The player will have to explore new areas, face new bosses, and unravel the mystery of this nocturnal corruption.

Interlude II: The Stolen Barya

The second Interlude takes the adventure to the Vasteri Desert. Sekhema Asala, invested with a sacred role, must perform the “Gift of Water” ritual when the stars align. But the Selkari, guardians of the sacred water, have disappeared. Players must find them, understand who disrupted the ritual, and face new adversaries. Between exploring desert areas, fighting new bosses, and discovering ancient secrets, this Interlude offers a journey steeped in mysticism.

Interlude III: Doryani's Contingency

The third and final Interlude immerses the player in a thousand-year-old story. Doryani, Royal Thaumaturge of Vaal, once sealed a group of volunteers in a vast mountain crypt to survive the cataclysm. Thousands of years later, their descendants may still exist and hold the key to defeating the Beast. The ascent of the mountain will be perilous: bitter cold, formidable enemies, ice caverns, and the entrance to the mysterious crypt await the player.

Temporary wealth, but integrated into the endgame

Each Interlude includes between 6 and 7 zones and 4 bosses , which, added to Act 4, represents 35 new zones and 24 new encounters in total. Although the Interludes are intended as temporary stories, their zones and bosses will not disappear: they will be integrated into the endgame.

With this new system, it is no longer necessary to replay the campaign multiple times. This development promises to make the progression experience more enjoyable.

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