Strategic roguelike As We Descend launches second major update “Engines of Destruction” during Steam TactiCon
Today, Coffee Stain Publishing and Box Dragon are excited to launch the second major Early Access update for the genre-blending deckbuilder As We Descend, during Steam TactiCon. The new update brings a variety of new content, including a new combat unit that lets players bring their very own ancient war machine into battle.
As We Descend Update 2 is out now, and introduces the Exosuit, a new super rare unit that can unleash devastating mechanical attacks against monstrous foes. There are new choices to be made within the walls of the city too, the results of which may have dire consequences for its inhabitants…
For more experienced players, Box Dragon have further expanded the game’s difficulty settings, upping the Descension levels from five to nine, and adding nine additional difficulty modifiers beyond that, to allow for a tougher challenge than ever before.
Update 2 also brings: a variety of unit reworks to increase synergy between forces, new card unlocks allowing for more playstyle customisation, and a codex which allows descenders to track the content they’ve seen so far. Players can look forward to more cards, more perks, more tech, and a huge number of gameplay and balance improvements as well.
The debut game from Box Dragon, As We Descend is set in a medieval post-apocalypse in which players are challenged to seek salvation for the remnants of humankind by descending deep into the core of the planet. Recruit forces, undertake dangerous expeditions, and navigate treacherous political relationships in a civilisation on the brink of destruction.
As We Descend first launched into Early Access in May this year, and TactiCon marks the game’s second major update, with a plethora of changes already implemented since its release, including: new content unlocks and unit abilities, expanded difficulty options, enhanced combos, and a decrease in game length allowing for tighter runs each time a player makes their descent.
“Update 2 is a huge milestone for the game, and introduces a plethora of significant changes that will allow players to experiment with novel and powerful combinations between units. We’re super excited for everyone to get their hands on the Exosuit too, and bring some awesome mech action to the medieval post-apocalypse,” said Kevin Chang, Game Director at Box Dragon. “Since we launched As We Descend back in late May, we’ve been continuously making major changes based on player feedback. Our early adopters have been pivotal for helping shape the game already, so a huge shoutout for them! Whether you’re a new player or a returning vet, this update shakes up the game in a big way.”