#Sisyphus 55 update

Unlike the campaign, in the Tower players will also have a score to chase. Each Phase in the Tower will culminate with an encounter with Algos, which will also get increasingly harder as you advance through the mode. One great motivator for pushing forward is a sense of accomplishment.

The only question is: how far can you get before succumbing? Players will strive to ascend the Tower as high as possible – however, much like the tragic story of Sisyphus, there is no end to the climb and players are tragically destined to meet their demise as the mode gets increasingly harder.

True to our arcade roots, the Tower of Sisyphus is effectively our Endless mode.

#Sisyphus 55 update

The procedurally generated biomes of Atropos offer a deep and intricate challenge – with our Ascension update we wanted to offer new content, and also a new way to engage with the game where your survival skills and perseverance will be tested. With Returnal we aimed to create a balance between intense action, exploration and haunting narrative. Client players who join to help will also get to keep some progress they make – such as collecting logs and xenoglyphs – and the more games they assist with the more their Scout Rank will grow. Progression is tied to the host, so if you’re struggling to overcome a certain boss or biome, bringing in another player to help may open your road to triumph. But be wary that this will require some time investment, and in the heat of battle you’ll need to be mindful of the myriad surrounding threats, lest you join your fallen comrade in oblivion.Īside from connecting player stories and building a sense of comradery, the fleeting comfort you get from engaging with other players can also allow you advance in the game if you’re stuck. If one of the players is downed, there is still hope: the other one has the option to revive them. This is to ensure that the focus remains on cooperative gameplay and both players feel connected to the fates of each other. However, if players get too far apart, they will be tethered back together. In co-op, the game works in a similar fashion to single-player Returnal. Once your connection is established, a Selene from another timeline will join your session and your shared journey will begin. Or, if you’d like to share the experience with a friend, you can also choose to host a private cycle instead. With our new two-player online co-op mode, players can now combine their forces and brave the challenges of Atropos together.īy accessing the Chronosis portal near the crash landing (and in other select parts of the game), you’ll have the option to either host or join a public cycle. While Returnal was designed as a focused solitary experience, the hostile forces of Atropos can often feel overwhelming and leave us yearning for companionship.