Action · May 8, 2024
V Rising (2024)
V Rising (2024) scores 89% positive on Steam from 119.4k reviews, developed by Stunlock Studios.
V Rising (2024) is a Action title from Stunlock Studios available on Windows. The title carries a 89% Steam positive rating across 119.4k reviews, 11.0k peak concurrent players, and 49 Steam achievements — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Action category.
UPDATE 1.1: INVADERS OF OAKVEIL IS AVAILABLE NOW! Experience a Vampire Survival Action RPG adventure like no other. Awaken as a weakened Vampire after centuries of slumber. Hunt for blood to regain your strength while hiding from the scorching sun to survive. Build a mighty castle worthy of your name and convert humans into loyal thralls to serve your growing empire. Pillage villages, raid bandit camps, and challenge supernatural beings, drinking their blood to steal their power. Make allies or enemies online or play solo locally and wage war in a world of conflict. Seize your destiny, defy Dracula, and rise as the ultimate predator to rule the night! Now with native gamepad support and a reimagined interface, prepare for action-packed, hands-on gameplay! A Gothic Open-World Explore a vast world teeming with mythical horrors and danger. Travel through lush forests, open countryside, and dark caverns to discover valuable resources, meeting friends and foes alike along the way. Traverse the world with vampire comrades or hunt solo as you ravage villages, fend off holy soldiers, and challenge supernatural bosses. Fear the light – Rule the night Stick to the shadows during the daytime, or the burning sunlight will turn you to ashes. Roam the night and prey on your victims in the darkness. As a vampire, you must quench your thirst for blood while planning your strategies around the rising and setting sun. Raise your Castle Gather resources and discover ancient techniques to uncover forgotten knowledge. Use your newly acquired insight to build a castle to store your loot and grow your army of darkness. Personalize your domain, exhibit your vampiric style, and make sure to craft coffins for servants and friends. Strengthen your castle to protect your treasure hoard from vampire rivals. Compete or Cooperate Travel alone or explore the world with friends. Fighting side by side with other Vampires will give you an advantage in the fight to conquer the greatest threats of Vardoran. Raid other players’ castles, play the diplomat in the game of blood, power, and betrayal, or craft an indomitable retinue of insidious allies. Compete or cooperate – the choice is yours. Master your Vampire Learn and master an arsenal of deadly weapons and unholy abilities. In V Rising, you aim skillshots and dodge projectiles using precise WASD controls and cursor-based aiming – no click to move. Tailor your vampire to fit your play style by combining weapons with a variety of spells earned through vanquishing powerful foes. Find and master your personal, perfect blend of sword and sorcery to become the ultimate nocturnal predator!
Release & Availability
| Release date | May 8, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Stunlock Studios |
| Base price | $15.74 -55% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 6 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 10M–100M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Release timeline
V Rising launched on May 8, 2024.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by Stunlock Studios.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows.
Packages & editions
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Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate V Rising 89% positive across 119.4k reviews — categorised as Very Positive.
106.3k positive · 13.1k negative
Critic consensus
Critic reception data on Metacritic is limited for this post-2021 title — Steam user reviews are the primary reception signal.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 105.2k recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 11.0k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Press quotes
“An even better version of one of the best Early Access survival games.” 89 – PC Gamer “Arise, ye children of the night, and sink your teeth into one of the best ARPGs – and one of the best vampire games, in general – of this moonlit age.” 90 – IGN “If you're into the survival crafting genre, action RPGs,…
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Action
- Adventure
- Massively Multiplayer
Community tag consensus
- Survival · 1.0k
- Open World · 1.0k
- Base-Building · 908
- Vampire · 901
- Multiplayer · 899
- Crafting · 801
- Online Co-Op · 715
- PvP · 652
- PvE · 651
- Building · 594
- Hack and Slash · 594
- Sandbox · 475
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 47 hours, with a median of 25 hours — a substantial (40–100 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 10 hours per active player.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 49 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish – Spain, Portuguese – Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian.
Full audio: English, Ukrainian.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was V Rising released?
V Rising was released on May 8, 2024 by Stunlock Studios.
Is V Rising worth playing?
Based on 119.4k Steam reviews, V Rising holds a 89% positive rating (Very Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does V Rising support?
V Rising runs natively on Windows.
How much does V Rising cost?
Base price on Steam is $15.74 (before seasonal discounts).