Hey all!
It’s been nearly three months since Monstrum 2 launched out of Early Access, and the team has been hard at work putting together the first content update of our full release. We have a few really exciting additions coming to the game, so let's kick this off with our biggest, most requested feature coming this December to Monstrum 2.
Custom Games
We’re adding a custom games feature, which will allow you to set custom rules in your lobby so you can play the game the way you find the most fun and enjoyable. Want one hit permadeath from Monstrum 1 back? You got it! You can now balance and customise the lobby to best suit the game to your own tastes.
Let’s get into the specific rules you will be able to change:
Prisoners
- Movement speed
- Number of lives (1-5)
Monsters
- Movement speed
- Damage amount
- Ability cooldown
- Toggle locker instant kills
Map
- Choose which parts of the Sea Fort will appear in matches, including setting your desired Stage 1 map, Stage 2 Objective and escape route.
The host player will be able to set up custom rules in the lobby before starting the match.
Note: Any player in a custom game cannot earn achievements.
End of Match Cutscenes
We received feedback that when a game ends, it’s not always clear who won. To make the conclusion of each game clearer and feel more fulfilling, cutscenes will now play to show a Monster or Prisoner win.
If any Prisoner manages to escape the Sea Fort, a scene will now play of the Submersible or Helicopter departing the area. Otherwise, a scene of the Monster standing triumphantly over the Sea Fort will play.
Map Changes
New Area
To add to the variety in our procedurally generated map, we’ve added a brand-new Stage 1 area called ‘Depot’. This is a largely outdoor warehouse featuring a towering stack of shipping containers with narrow bridges connecting them (perfect for knocking prisoners down to their demise).
New Exterior Layout
The exterior of the map, specifically the areas linking each of the three main gameplay stages, has been completely revamped. It will now be much more dilapidated and dangerous than the previous exteriors, so you better watch your step or risk falling face first into the sea.
New Season
Season 6 is also coming with the release of this update, bringing a new batch of cosmetic rewards to unlock. This will include Prisoner clothing and accessories, Monster skins and nameplates.
Bug Fixes and General Improvements
We’ve undertaken a wide range of fixes and quality improvements across the game, including a new lobby browser and custom game options.
Update 1 launches on December 6th at 3pm GMT, with full patch notes getting released on the 5th.
Want to share your thoughts on the update? Join our Discord and let us know! https://discord.gg/junkfish