Game update2 Jun 2026V Rising 1.1 Hot Fix 11Hello Vampires! There was a localization issue introduced in the last patch that should work correctly now! Sorry for the inconvenience. The following changes will be applied. Localization · Fixed an issue with many of the translations that were causing some lines to appear in English instead of the set language. If you're having issues with the game, make sure to take a look at our known bugs…
CALLING ALL VAMPIRES! It’s time for a blood transfusion! Starting at 19:00 CET on May 14 and ending at 19:00 CET on May 18 , V Rising will be free to play! Never has there been a better time to turn the unconverted to the bloody ecstasy of the Vampire lifestyle. There are yet still many foolish mortals who have not been lured into the dark joys of the hunt for blood, and this is your opportunit…
Greetings Vampires! Here in the Stunlock Studios crypts, we’ve been carefully gathering your feedback and wishes for an upcoming balance and bug-fix patch. There’s been a tremendous volume, about three times as much as our last feedback form, and it’s given us a lot to think about. We’re going to talk about that a bit more soon in a more in-depth post! In the meantime, we thought this would be…
Greetings Vampires! It’s been a while since we last checked in, a bit longer than usual. First and foremost, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your patience and faith in us. The V Rising community, while certainly having its faults (like draining the blood of the living to sustain its unholy existence, participating in dark magic rituals, and eating uncooked rats), has always been…
Hello Vampires! We’re doing a handful of bug fixes for more concerning issues we’ve found. These fixes are all server-based, so they’ll come into effect whenever the server you’re playing on updates. If you’re hosting a server, please update as soon as possible! The following changes will be applied. General · Fixed an issue where players could sometimes jump into unintended areas. · Added addi…
Jade the Vampire Hunter has taken the explosive leap from patrolling the dirt roads of Dunley Farmlands into real life ! Or maybe she’s been stealthed next to us all along, waiting for her chance to strike? Regardless, we know she’s here now, and now nothing will stop her from getting close enough to give you a warm, welcoming hug, and definitely nothing else. Be among the first to get your han…
Greetings Vampires! Many of you have followed us on the journey from Early Access launch, through Gloomrot, to the release of Dracula and 1.0, all the way to the poisonous boughs of Oakveil. Over the years of development, we’ve put time, effort, love, and both your and our ideas together to create something we hope is as satisfying for you to play as it ultimately was for us to create. So we ca…
Vampires All Around Us What a magnificent year it’s been for the art competition! A swarming flock of entries blessed our castle halls here at the Stunlock Studios crypts, filling our eyes and hearts with beauty and terror befitting of the immense talent of our kindred kind. This competition had the most entries of any art contest we’ve held to date, and the competition was as fierce as ever! L…
Ah, the familiar scent of terror. It’s that time of year, Vampires! Autumn is upon us, and with it the season of fear and trickery. For us creatures of the night, the looming cold and darkness is like a warm embrace. So, as ever before, we at Stunlock Studios are prepared to celebrate it with you. We return with a new creative contest to offer you an opportunity to flex your talents! SHOWCASE Y…
Hello Vampires! The time for the October patch is upon us! Based on your feedback, we were able to fit a few extra features and bug fixes in, as well as alter some of the planned changes. While we do strive for some level of balance to the numbers side of the game, the most important thing for us is that the game feels good and fun to play. Largely, the following changes focus on balancing the…
Hello Vampires! Down below, you’ll find some details on our current plans for a V Rising balance patch. Now that the 1.1 update has had a good amount of time to settle, we thought now might be a good opportunity to make some adjustments to improve the game overall for our most battle-hungry, restless nightkin. After gathering feedback from the community, as well as with the accumulated feedback…
Greetings Vampires! It's recently been found by Unity that there is a vulnerability as old as 2017 that could potentially be exploited in games made with Unity. We've already patched the issue on clients and are currently working to patch it on the server client as well. We highly recommend patching your game and dedicated server client as soon as it's available, as well as being very cautious…
Greetings Vampires! We’re happy to announce that, in collaboration with Razer , we’ve made the Razer Serpent Night Pack available once again! To claim your free DLC, follow this link to the giveaway page. Entering the giveaway will provide a Razer Serpent Night Pack, which unlocks the ability to craft: · Razer Hood · Razer Serpent Wrap (Available to craft when you unlock tier 1 cloaks) · Razer…
Greetings Vampire hopefuls! The Steam Summer Sale is underway, and with it, V Rising is making some historic moves to make the Vampire experience more available than ever for you and your devious proclivities! The game will be 50% off, matching the highest discount we’ve ever offered. If you’ve got any friends who have been looking to explore the night, now’s your chance to bring them with you…
Hello Vampires! We’ve emerged from our crypt to carve out a couple of bugs, wrap them up, and bring them back inside for our nefarious dark magic rituals. Please do not ask me about the dark rituals, you really don’t want to know. The following changes will be applied. General · Added a confirmation request to the “Kill Prisoner” option in prison cells. · Fixed an issue where units spawned thro…
Greetings Vampires! More fixes to cap off the week! The following changes will be applied. General · Did some slight reworks to Mace Q, Claw Q, and Whip Q rotation curves that should significantly reduce the potential jankiness of casting them in the opposite direction of your walking inputs while having latency. · Solved an issue where items would in some cases be taken from non-treasury chest…
Beware Vampires! Behold, your doom. Tristan the Vampire Hunter has long since terrorized the pathways of the Farbane Woodlands, striking fear into the hearts of all that goes bump in the night. Now you can bring the finest monster slayer south of Dunley Farmlands home with you! Pre-orders are RIGHT HERE! Tristan the Vampire Hunter Plushie comes with: · Glow-in-the-dark eyes that will look direc…
Hello Vampires! We’re darkening your doorstep to deliver more delectable bug fixes. A little balance tweak that should make corrupted blood a bit less oppressive in PvE and PvP alike, as well as fixing some wording and unintended behaviors. More to come! The following changes will be applied. General · Corrupted Blood’s chance of spawning a shadow is down from 30% per ability cast to 20% per ab…
Greetings Vampires! We’re getting even more fixes in before the weekend so that you may indulge your blood lust as bug-free as possible in all of your rich upcoming free time. The following changes will be applied. General · Fixed more skinning issues on a few armor sets. · Fixed mesh clipping on the Undead General Helmet. · Fixed a potential server crash issue related to pathing. · Corrected a…
Greetings Vampires! We’re adding a new patch today with a wide variety of fixes to address your most urgent needs! Additionally, we’re continuing to optimize the game so it can run more smoothly. The following changes will be applied. General · Fixed an issue where Vampire mounts could no longer be mounted. Please note that if your horse is currently bugged in this way, for the fix to take effe…
Greetings Vampires! Hotfix time! We're implementing some more optimizations to help our servers run a bit better and provide a smoother overall experience! These changes are entirely server-side. They will be applying to Official servers on the next restart, and your private servers the next time you choose to update. If you're having issues with the game, make sure to take a look at our known…
Greetings Vampires! We’re going to be applying a hot fix to help clean up a few bugs. Keep bringing them to us so we can keep slaying them. The following changes will be applied. General · Fixed an issue with getting stuck in permanent repair state when double-clicking a model. · Fixed an issue where feeding a prisoner fish while at 100% blood quality would unlock the “Perfect Test Subject” ach…
Hello Vampires! Another Hot Fix! The Vampire bug slaying continues! The following changes will be applied. The following changes will be applied. General · The Garden Lamp Post Flourish is now double-sided. · Fixed an issue where monster beam sequences would not play in some circumstances. · Fixed an issue where Nocturnal Opulence Stairs could clip through walls. · Fixed an issue with the Banqu…
Hello Vampires! Time for the first full Hot Fix of the patch! This one will be a server-side patch, and you may experience a slight interruption in play on Official Servers as they restart to apply the patch. It will let you know when it’s in the process of shutting down so you have time to get to safety! It should only take a few minutes to apply the patch, so please be patient. The following…
Hello Vampires! We’re going to be doing a small client-side hot fix to help with a few minor visual issues. We’re working on another more significant patch that will address some more critical fixes in the near future, and we’ll let you know as soon as it’s available to update. This fix will take effect next time you close and reopen the game, and should not cause any interruption in play. If y…
Update 1.1 Invaders of Oakveil is NOW LIVE Dive into the world of V Rising to play the new 1.1 update! Explore the once-pristine wilds of Oakveil, now beset by an invading force of raiders, infesting the land with dark magic to harvest in service of a terrible ritual. Megara the Serpent Queen, a powerful witch, commands her legion of Venom Blades to scour, corrupt, and bleed the land of a preci…
Welcome, Vampires, to another Dev Update! With April 28 and the release of patch 1.1, Invaders of Oakveil fast approaching, we thought this might be the perfect time to learn a little bit more about the story of Megara the Serpent Queen, the Venom Blades, and the forest they have sunk their fangs into, the Oakveil Woodlands. So, for those of you looking to know your enemy, this is the perfect o…
There’s less than a week before V Rising’s FREE Content Update 1.1: Invaders of Oakveil seizes the shores of Vardoran April 28 ! · Explore the Oakveil Woodlands · Castle Arena & Duels · Three New Weapons & Seven New Spells · Massive Blood Type Changes · Fuse and Reforge Your Gear · Improved Combat Mechanics · New Castle Features & Cosmetics · AND MORE! For a full breakdown of everything you can…
Embrace your richest palette and indulge in ultimate luxury with the Eternal Dominance Pack ! From servant to celebrated master, your gilded castle will be the envy of all lesser Vampires. With glittering pools, fountains, and gems, even your prisoners can recline in the bespoke comfort of an affluent Vampire mastermind. This new cosmetic DLC pack will be coming to V Rising at the same time as…
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