In The Riftbreaker the players will have the chance to complete side missions chosen randomly from a pool of events created by us. One such example was the Canoptrix Nest encounter we spoke about earlier this week. This time we will show you the other event we implemented already. It is the first mini-boss fight we have. Be mindful that it is quite primitive in its current state and will definitely change before we release the game.
Some time into a Survival run Mr. Riggs will inform Ashley that an unknown large alien creature has appeared nearby. This is accompanied by much higher activity from Arachnoid Sentinels, large, acid-spitting arthropods (click here to learn more). These creatures can be quite devastating to the base because of their long-range attack that allows them to stay outside the range of Sentinel Towers.
A scaled-up Arachnoid Sentinel model currently holds place for the boss, which is currently in the making.
In order to save the base and resources, Ashley must find the large creature and eliminate it. The creature itself is an enormous Arachnoid, but it is unclear whether that is an effect of mutation or if it serves the role of a brood mother. It’s exceptionally aggressive behavior does not make research any easier. The only real possibility of ever learning more about this creature is to take it down and research the samples later.
The entire concept art for the boss.
Fighting the creature itself is not very difficult, nor should it be. It is obviously tougher and packs a bigger punch than its smaller counterparts, but if you keep your distance you should be fine. The real source of pressure are the swarms of smaller Arachnoids that will keep coming at your base until you defeat the boss. If it happens to spawn during the attack wave, you might find yourself in a lot of trouble. Once defeated. the unusually large Arachnoid will drop a ton of valuable loot and the attacks on your base will cease. That will give you time to repair the damage done to your base and craft some new shiny toys with the collected materials.
Fighting this thing is tough on its own. Add some extra creatures to the mix and you’re in a world of trouble.
The Riftbreaker will feature a varied pool of side events to randomly trigger during your Survival missions. We hope this will keep you on your toes over the course of gameplay and encourage you to go out and explore the rich world of Galatea 37.
A face only a mother could love.
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