Maid of Sker news & patch notes

Story has washed up on the shores of Sker Island and we're very excited to share it with you in this brand new trailer. On your feet, soldier. The Quiet Ones are on their way. Not only that but we can now answer the question our community have been waiting for! Sker Ritual will be launching on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and more in April 2024. Now is the perfect time to take Sker Ritual off of your wish list as today is also the launch of the Wales Interactive Publisher Sale! Grab Sker Ritual for a special discounted price from 6pm BST today until 1st November. We want to thank our players and community who have helped shape and develop Sker Ritual so far in our Early Access journey. Your feedback and support has truly helped and our small team are incredibly grateful. If you would like to be a part of that community, please do join us over in the Sker Ritual Discord! Wales Interactive Team https://store.steampowered.com/app/1492070/Sker_Ritual/ Website Wales Interactive Twitter Sker Ritual Twitter Facebook Instagram Steam Youtube Twitch Reddit TikTok

Wales Interactive is partnering with Raiser Games for this exclusive horrifying bundle! Get ready to immerse yourself in spooky horror experiences with Song of Horror and Maid of Sker. Song of Horror will test your wits as you face off against a malevolent AI entity that learns from your moves, known as The Presence. Protect your 13 unique characters as you try to escape death in a series of hair-raising encounters. In Maid of Sker, silence is your weapon against monstrous forces lurking in the shadows, turning every step into a test of your survival instincts. Use stealth and cunning to survive the face of sound-based AI enemies and don't dare breathe near The Quiet Ones. What more could you want as Summer turns to Autumn and the countdown to Halloween begins? Not only that, the Nightmare Tales Bundle Song of Horror + Maid of Sker can be enjoyed at half the price with a total discount of 56% for a limited time! Click here to grab yours right now!

The wait is over Sker Islanders, Sker Ritual's Episode Three: Sewers of the Dead is OUT NOW! Descend into the Sewers of the Dead, the Sker Island underground lair and home of The Stranger!

EXPLORE THE BRAND-NEW MAP

Delve into the Sewers of the Dead, the Sker Island underground lair and home of The Stranger. Navigate through tunnels of infestation where the Quiet Ones are not your only enemy. Watch where you step as The Stranger's swarm of rats are under the control of his glaring eyes. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/eb32dc057ea32a87d3f235e93cb30d05ce5fedae.gif

FACE CHALLENGING NEW ENEMIES

GUTO (Elite Enemy #1) Run, run as fast as you can because in a flash the Guto will be upon you. These agile elites dash at alarming speed and in unpredictable directions, making every twist and turn through the dank underground a possible threat. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/63ad69d7bdb815c0ae68fadb41af040279ba7603.gif DEMON HAG (Elite Enemy #2) Now she’s here...now she’s not...beware the teleporting Demon Hag and her searing laser beams that shoot out from her gruesome, green eyes. Rising from the dirt and murk, this elite is a deadly combination of the Witch and the Mariner. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/6d659aa250634524057866a24780296ef4242a9b.gif

NEW OBJECTIVES

Unlock areas of the map with the help of a mind-controlled Quiet One. Escort the lumbering enemy turned ally safely and be sure to keep feeding it points if you want it to walk faster. Plus, send Quiet Ones into a spin! Set in the gory, gorged-out chests of Quiet Ones, shoot the rat in the hamster wheel to get them going. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/2b6baa6c6afef9a444c8e3a11a2342b262c1840b.gif

NEW WEAPONS

THE PLAGUE - Special Weapon {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/f21092ab2a13f7cc2c96186a62bce8333a7aafaf.gif The Plague, Sker Ritual’s answer to Pest Control. Discharge bombs with this multi-grenade launcher that releases plumes of purple gas. Damage enemies and objects alike to progress your objectives. CROSSBOW Load up! This crossbow shoots a fan of 3 arrows and will slaughter through 3 enemies in turn. The crossbow will also be available in all levels. PIONEER’S AXE This infamously powerful melee weapon possesses a radius slash damage to hack through multiple targets. The Pioneer’s Axe will also be available in all levels.

BEAT THE NEW BOSS

Find yourself transported into the warped mind of The Stranger. Avoid the sight of his relentless scanning eyes, but don’t get caught or be prepared to face swarms of rodents whilst still combatting waves of Quiet Ones. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/fa2b2de0900f86083bb1703865da5fd0cd6b7d65.gif

NEW FIXES AND UPDATES

• 25 new, free Sker Pass rewards
• New Achievements
• New achievement icons
• Localisation for Episode 2 & Episode 3
• Updated Aim down Sight position for The Howler

UPCOMING FOR EPISODE 3

• Name of the level and difficulty in the end screen and scoreboard screen
• Notification when you kill a main boss
• Possibly adding weapon stats when buying in-game.

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/74292309910fbb3947731c0a63b6d6c4fea5966d.jpg Experience Sker Ritual's Episode Three: Sewers of the Dead with our amazing Discord community. Let us know your initial reactions, feedback and form new Sker Squads to take on the Quiet Ones together. Stay tuned for information on our upcoming updates, patches as well as additional DLC & bundled content! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1492070/Sker_Ritual/ Follow us across our socials for up-to-date news! Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Steam Youtube Twitch Reddit Discord

Everyone's favourite villain has had a cute and cuddly makeover all thanks to Makeship! Complete with bowler hat and pocket watch, this plush is literally made of scare and guilty of a murder or two at Sker Hotel. Speak to the manager of the sker-iest hotel around and pray that you live long enough to check out. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/4353b50210556e4d64fe43a357cdd19c3e5a9e4c.jpg Abraham is featured in Maid of Sker, the critically-acclaimed award-winning British horror and the new co-op horror FPS, Sker Ritual, both from Wales Interactive. Make Abraham a squishy reality by heading to our Makeship campaign . Order yours now and if funded, this one of a kind plush will always be on hand to give you a SKER.

Calling all inhabitants of Sker Island! The gates to the Sker Ritual Early Access are open for all who dare enter on October 6th. This brand new game is a round-based co-op survival FPS and spiritual successor to, Maid of Sker. Play solo or up to 4 players to survive the supernatural onslaught of the Quiet Ones. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/94fe9048f43bca9817c37d7b612671a77249cb7e.jpg Face hordes of new and familiar enemies, supercharged elites with unique supernatural powers, upgradeable steam-punk weapons, interchangeable spine-chilling masks and mysterious story objectives from writing talent behind Maid of Sker, Battlefield 1 and Total War: Rome II. Designed for playing solo, or up-to 4-players online. Short of a teammate? No worries, the intensity of Sker Island’s hordes scale to the number of players. You could always find-a-friend over on the official Sker Ritual Discord. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/74292309910fbb3947731c0a63b6d6c4fea5966d.jpg The Quiet Ones have returned and they are not alone. Sker Island has recruited new elites, each with a unique set of abilities that will force you to change-up your playstyle, change your location, or enlist the help of your teammates! Old enemies aren't the only ones to curse the lands of Sker, we have many more new faces — even some without faces — that want to destroy you. Plus, check out our roadmap for the beta development which we intend to complete by April 2023. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/43c00409f3bfc95dc9afed4ecc6a80f7aaa1f8f5.jpg An Episode will be a new map update with the added bonus of some Sker story (with some voice acting) that follows on from the events of Maid of Sker. There's been some confusion in the community about whether the game will feature a separate Story Mode and to answer that, it will not. Sker Ritual is a round-based co-op FPS and is not a replacement for a Maid of Sker 2. Each Episode will add tons of new content including new maps, Elites, Bosses, objectives, trials, easter eggs and weapons. Plus you'll get major gameplay updates on the Miracles system, an in-game communication system and so much more. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1492070/Sker_Ritual/ Follow us across our socials for up-to-date news! Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Steam Youtube Twitch Reddit

We have a special Wales Interactive Limited Edition Bundle for Steam's Mid-Week Madness! Grab your award-winning favourites at a limited-time discount; including Maid of Sker, Five Dates, The Complex, and Late Shift https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/16665/Wales_Interactive_Limited_Edition/

Maid of Sker

Maid of Sker is a first-person survival horror, set in a remote hotel with a gory and macabre history from British folklore. Armed with only a defensive sound device, you’ll utilise stealth tactics to avoid death amongst a cult of sound-based AI enemies. Try the Challenge Mode if you're brave enough! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I2d0uk7u5c

Five Dates

Five Dates is an interactive rom-com about the unpredictable world of digital dating. With five potential female matches, Vinny explores whether compatibility, chemistry and connection is still possible in a world where physical touch is no longer an option. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8l3PDkRsic

The Complex

After a major bio-weapon attack on London, two scientists find themselves in a locked-down laboratory with time, and air, running out. The Complex is an interactive sci-fi thriller movie where your decisions lead to one of eight suspenseful endings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1flPHceAsXY

Late Shift

Late Shift is a high stakes FMV crime thriller. Forced into a brutal London heist, your choices matter in this interactive cinematic experience with adaptable storylines that lead to one of seven conclusions. Your decisions are you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlfCRV1j_v4 Come on over to our Official Discord for exclusive news and rewards! Please check out the Steam dev blogs, the official game page, and the complete press kit, and don't forget to follow us on Twitter for up-to-date news. Don't forget to wishlist and follow Maid of Sker's spiritual successor Sker Ritual! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1492070/Sker_Ritual/ Wales Interactive Team Website Twitter Instagram Steam Youtube Twitch Reddit

The award-winning survival horror Maid of Sker is now on sale with 60% off for a limited time only! 👻

Wander the halls of Sker Hotel with 3D sound-based AI system as the core survival mechanic and realistic visuals featuring 4k uncapped on PC (1080p 60fps minimum). Uncover the chilling story inspired by Welsh folklore combining psychological, gothic and British Horror!

Try our NEW Challenge mode!🔫

The new modes showcase a brand new set of game mechanics with the introduction of first-person shooting amongst some new and familiar enemies from Sker Hotel, each buffed with their own unique powerful abilities. Enter Sker Hotel... the Quiet Ones are waiting for you... Come on over to our Official Discord for exclusive news and rewards! https://discord.gg/Pb2uFYRB7P {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/761da51b304833990a67437f833f0bbb2d54cba6.gif Please check out the Steam dev blogs, the official game page, and the complete press kit, and don't forget to follow us on Twitter for up-to-date news. Don't forget to wishlist and follow Maid of Sker's spiritual successor! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1492070/Sker_Ritual/ Wales Interactive Team Website Twitter Instagram Steam Youtube Twitch Reddit

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/74292309910fbb3947731c0a63b6d6c4fea5966d.jpg Got a burning question about Sker Ritual? Want to find teammates ready for the demo? We’re excited to listen to the community’s feedback and encourage all players to be a part of the journey and connect with others in the community. Come on over to our Official Sker Ritual Discord for exclusive news and rewards! https://discord.gg/Pb2uFYRB7P {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/761da51b304833990a67437f833f0bbb2d54cba6.gif Please check out the Steam dev blogs, the official game page, and the complete press kit, and don't forget to follow us on Twitter for up-to-date news. Don't forget to wishlist and follow https://store.steampowered.com/app/1492070/Sker_Ritual/ Wales Interactive Team Website Twitter Instagram Steam Youtube Twitch Reddit

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/761da51b304833990a67437f833f0bbb2d54cba6.gif We can finally reveal the timed exclusive demo for Sker Ritual in the Steam Next Fest event which runs in tandem with Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest from June 13th-20th! The demo will enable 1-4 players to team up online and face Sker Island’s Quiet Ones and their more powerful cohabitants, The Elites, in a first-person round-based survival shooter. After customising their character’s horror-themed masks, players can jump into Solo, Private or Quick Play online matchmaking for one map, The Cursed Lands of Lavernock. The demo will include a sample of our Story Objectives and gain full access to The Laughing Policeman’s shop and the steampunk-inspired Magnificent Munitions Upgrade Station. The demo represents the end of Alpha development and will switch to Beta before launching on Steam Early Access later this Summer. The alpha demo will be limited to 30 minutes per game, with an unlimited amount of replays. We’re excited to listen to the community’s feedback and encourage all players to join the Sker Ritual Discord server to be a part of the journey and connect with others in the community. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/74292309910fbb3947731c0a63b6d6c4fea5966d.jpg COMING SOON IN BETA… - Boss Events and Top Tier enemies - Additional Elites with unique powers - Additional maps - Additional guns, steampunk upgrades, masks, and further customisation - Complex Objectives and Easter eggs - Advanced functionality for the unannounced ‘Miracles’ system - Improved mechanics for the unannounced revive system Please check out the Steam dev blogs, the official game page, the complete press kit and don't forget to follow us on Twitter for up-to-date news. Wales Interactive Team Website Twitter Instagram Steam Youtube Twitch Reddit

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/58ced6fc70fdaf106fa7b821009c35e427795df2.gif Join the mailing list for exclusive news and rewards Let's hear from you What do you think? What are you most looking forward to? Check out the dev updates in the links below and drop a comment! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1492070/Sker_Ritual/ - Wales Interactive Team Website Twitter Instagram Steam Youtube Twitch Reddit Missed a Developer Update? Catch up here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1492070/view/3127189423510590964 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1492070/view/4330775883771676651 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1492070/view/3127189423510586253 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1492070/view/3127189423510590374

Save 65% on the award-winning Maid of Sker! Sale starting: 29 April 2022 at 10am PT / 6pm BST Sale ends: 13 May 2022 at 10am PT / 6pm BST 👻 3D sound-based AI system as the core survival mechanic. 👻 Realistic visuals featuring 4k uncapped on PC (1080p 60fps minimum). 👻 A chilling story inspired by Welsh folklore fusing psychological, gothic and British horror. 👻 Re-imagining of famous Welsh hymns Calon Lân (A Pure Heart), Suo-Gân (Welsh Lullaby) and Ar Hyd Y Nos (All Through the Night) from the spine-chilling voice of Tia Kalmaru. We also have more Welsh horror on the way, stay tuned, wishlist and follow Sker Ritual now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1492070/Sker_Ritual/

WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL SKER RITUAL FAQ!

If you have any questions you’d like to see added, we’d love to hear it! Please leave a comment here (or reach us on Twitter, Reddit) for the developers to curate and answer. We will be updating the FAQ as we continue to develop the game, answering more questions while also updating ones we’ve answered previously. You will find more detailed information about the game in our weekly Developer Updates! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/a08102c818b17199dd2a65325824f2b1b8494381.gif What is Sker Ritual? Sker Ritual is the spiritual successor to our award-winning, single-player horror game, Maid of Sker. Inspired by the Maid of Sker Challenge mode, we wanted to allow our players to play with friends online, and explore what we could achieve in an online co-op multiplayer. What type of gameplay can we expect? Sker Ritual is a co-op wave shooter first and foremost but it will feature in-game challenges, tasks, and some soon-to-be-revealed events, which will reward you with story content (as well as unlockable content). The choice is yours, play solo if you're brave enough or grab up to 4 players to tackle the onslaught of Quiet men together. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/19dcebef2773a4a5d9fb599533ea82d7d9e38a98.gif What time period is this game going to be set in? Set shortly after the events of Maid of Sker, Sker Ritual takes place in the early-1900s with a little more of a steampunk influence. There is action, adventure, survival horror, mystery, and a little gothic science fiction. Sker Hotel has moved on a little since you last saw it, it's now in the 20th Century and has a few surprises still to come. Why Wales? As a team of Welsh developers (some are adopted), we believe there is a rich talent pool, history, and mythology available in Wales that deserves to be discovered. For those across the pond who may not know, although we are joined with England by land, and we are part of Great Britain, Wales is a country in its own right. Not to be confused with the Australian state New South Wales, Wales is the one with the dragon on the flag! Will there be a beta? Yes! We hope to bring you a beta phase opportunity soon. Our development team are working tirelessly to bring you the smoothest multiplayer experience. We strongly recommend subscribing to our newsletters, forums and socials to ensure you don't miss out on an exclusive beta opportunity. See below for all our sign-up links. What weapons are going to be in Sker Ritual? Those following our Developer Updates get a sneak peek into The Laughing Policeman's Magnificent Munitions shop where base weapons can be bought at high-risk locations. The real fun comes with the unique weapon upgrades at The Laughing Policeman's Super Charger (remember we mentioned our Steampunk influence?). We’ve barely scratched the surface here, we have so much more to reveal soon! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/be339f1995c1508d0418a12847c625438d392166.gif What maps are included? We're bringing you “The Cursed Lands of Lavernock”, get to know it better in our series of updates where we highlighted the abandoned Cathedral, the underground living quarters, the ancient farmland and — a mysterious looking chamber? Stay tuned in and subscribe to the Sker Ritual Steam Community for updates on what's next for the locations in Sker Ritual. Who are the enemies? The Quiet Ones have returned, only now they seem a little more... undead. Maid of Sker fans might also recognise a new and improved Blazeslinger, Banshee, Mariner and Phantom in the Developer Update #2. These juggernauts are tough to take down and each have a unique set of abilities that will force you to change-up your playstyle, change your location, or enlist the help of your teammates! Old enemies aren't the only ones to curse the lands of Sker, we have many more new faces — even some without faces — to show you. When is the release? Will there be pre-order? How much will it cost? The release details will be confirmed in due time, please follow, Wishlist and join our newsletter to be first to know. Join our mailing list for exclusive news and rewards Let's hear from you What do you think? What are you most looking forward to? Any concerns? How would you like our community to grow? - Wales Interactive Team Website Twitter Instagram Steam Youtube Twitch Reddit Wishlist and Follow Sker Ritual now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1492070/Sker_Ritual/+ Missed a Developer Update? Catch up here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1492070/view/4330775883771676651 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1492070/view/3127189423510586253 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1492070/view/3127189423510590374

ROLL UP! ROLL UP! GET YOUR MAGNIFICENT MUNITIONS AT THE LAUGHING POLICEMAN!

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/0475358b4e3e71aafba3e6afdd43562b21cf866b.gif Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show! Introducing the maniacal, the mechanical, the malevolent, The Magnificent Munitions at The Laughing Policeman! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/c391298bde0c127dd36dc188af39c912ff376f85.jpg Get your guns, ammo, and more at The Laughing Policeman’s booth at various locations in the world. The Laughing Policemen has an arsenal filled with weapons of the highest calibre perfect for battling your way through the Quiet Ones with or without your friends. Some of the base weapons at The Laughing Policeman’s Magnificent Munitions include a wide variety of weapons, including assault rifles, single or double-barrel shotguns, pistols and revolvers, hunting rifles and more! Choose wisely you can only hold two weapons at a time! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/3a0fef4d2e0ac6c11da4fe4f2169d8d3b605f9b6.jpg Short on ammo? Stock up at his Ammo Blammo machines and never get caught short between the waves of Quiet Ones. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/8a41c1109b53476f3017756b4d4587e77ed70d13.jpg Be sure to be on the lookout for The Laughing Policeman’s Super Charger, but remember it’s location, there’s only one in "The Cursed Lands of Lavernock". At The Laughing Policeman’s Super Charger, you can upgrade any weapon in your inventory, but for a price... {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/2667ca2d4ce7e678860dc4675cd5538f47fa5e7b.jpg A dev team favourite weapon is the double-barrelled shotgun, it’s great for getting up close and personal with the Quiet Ones and causing an absolute bloodbath. Just a regular old shotgun? Well yes, until it meets The Laughing Policeman’s Super Charger! You’ll be able to upgrade your favourite as long as you can pay the fee... {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/91eca44e1a4650748c3ab04a86fdf55adac5d26b.jpg Each upgrade gives the shotgun that extra oomph with enhanced properties with a particular playstyle in-mind which is needed when you get further into the onslaught of waves or the show will end mid-act. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/0181678bfabac6bc8a1b8e6f31cea95d97b22d8a.gif The Magnificent Munitions at The Laughing Policeman is waiting for you, WISHLIST and FOLLOW now for your ticket to the show! Join our mailing list for exclusive news and rewards Let's hear from you What do you think? What are you most looking forward to? Any concerns? How would you like our community to grow? - Wales Interactive Team Missed a Developer Update? Catch up here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1492070/view/4330775883771676651 https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1492070/view/3127189423510586253 Website Twitter Instagram Steam Youtube Twitch Reddit https://store.steampowered.com/app/1492070/Sker_Ritual/

Hey everyone, It’s time for a sneak preview and we want to share with you “The Cursed Lands of Lavernock”. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/aac07f45fbad1b8034370bd728315d648dff5e93.jpg In "The Cursed Lands of Lavernock", players will be exploring a new area of Sker Island taking on waves of the "Quiet Ones". From a small fishing village to a secret underground Laboratory, players will have to use their wits to survive the onslaught and complete their mission across an abandoned Cathedral and areas reminiscent of Sker Hotel. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/876063abca41f4b9c4532a603bb15c021339332c.jpg The long since Abandoned Cathedral now lays host to ritualistic effigies, with plenty of hidden passages for the Quiet Ones to hunt from {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/8e57247076e7f064d51997a5e0e95a105da8621e.jpg The Underground Living Quarters holds many secrets, twisting and turning, with areas easily overwhelmed if you’re not careful {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/b3d8bb80cc664e07223e4c7c53ccedddf8075a4c.jpg The Ancient Farmland is the perfect place for a respite, or an ambush, watch out for the remains of the Quiet Ones previous victims, you can’t save them now {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/687576a7afdbf6ce62240e05d8b27bea6f61d226.jpg The Mysterious Chamber holds the unknown behind its doors, only the brave can discover In Sker Ritual, players will come up against the turned residents of Sker Island. These new "Quiet Ones" pose no real threat to the players but make sure to keep their numbers low or otherwise they will overwhelm you and cause a lot of trouble. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/d58aeb82887af27bea705c5b8210f9281e9d44de.gif But be careful some are bigger and badder than ever! The Blazeslinger, Banshee, Mariner, and Phantom are familiar faces and if you’ve played Maid of Sker Challenge mode, you know not to get too close and personal to these elite Quiet Ones. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/41492909/312bc2a93c23c753b29eb02a890758ef4d44b585.jpg The Blazeslinger is a little hot-headed, capable of fire attacks at range, but the enemy of my enemy is my friend, wear him down and he might be your best friend. Disorientating with her sonic screams The Banshee has the ability to seemingly appear out of thin air, right behind you. Lost to the depths The Mariner, somehow now returned and vengeful, his helmet is his power with laser precision you need to stay out of his line of “sight” Evening the playing field, he can’t see you and you can’t see him, The Phantom aim carefully or you might just miss him but he will find you. Join our mailing list for exclusive news and rewards Let's hear from you What do you think? What are you most looking forward to? Any concerns? How would you like our community to grow? - Wales Interactive Team Website Twitter Instagram Steam Youtube Reddit https://store.steampowered.com/app/1492070/Sker_Ritual/

Hey everyone, Welcome back to the world of Sker! Thank you for joining us in our series of developer updates, explaining more about Sker Ritual and answering even more of your questions. We are a team of 12 Welsh developers, the same team that maid– sorry, made –Maid of Sker. Despite our small size we’re always scouting the forums (and Twitter) and do read all of your questions and comments, so we’d like to try and answer these right now and in the following developer updates. To co-op or not With Sker Ritual we aim to bring you and your friends together in an online co-op shooter that leads on from the story of Maid of Sker. You can still tackle the onslaught and discover the story alone, just in case you’re not feeling very social but it’s most enjoyed playing with up to a 4-strong team, whether they be friends or future-friends from online matchmaking. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/ff3c6bbb8c411937b4fdd8d781bee087b5923fc0.gif Continuing the Sker Sker Ritual does have some familiar faces and a story that leads on from Maid of Sker (more about that soon!) but it is not Maid of Sker 2. Sker Ritual has so many new and familiar faces. We love the characters we created in Maid of Sker and wanted to see how far we could push character creation from a multiplayer perspective within what is already a sker-y world. SO, WEN GAME?? The game is based after the events of Maid of Sker, in the Victorian era but with a little more of a steampunk influence that was touched on in the single-player horror. Make no mistake this is a wave shooter with a well-written story campaign built-in. Expect close-up action, dark adventure, zombie-esque survival, lots of customization, and some gothic science fiction for good measure. Sker Hotel has moved on a little since you last saw it, it's now in the 20th Century and has a few surprises still to come. We are working hard to bring you an exciting, high-quality, multiplayer experience and we can’t wait to connect with new and existing fans. Stay tuned for dev update 'dwy' (two) coming soon. Join our mailing list for exclusive news and rewards Let's hear from you What do you think? What are you most looking forward to? Any concerns? How would you like our community to grow? - Wales Interactive Team Website Twitter Instagram Steam Youtube Twitch Reddit (this is new, bear with us, first posts anyone?) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1492070/Sker_Ritual/

The award-winning survival horror Maid of Sker is now on sale with 60% off for a limited time only! 👻

Wander the halls of Sker Hotel with 3D sound-based AI system as the core survival mechanic and realistic visuals featuring 4k uncapped on PC (1080p 60fps minimum). Uncover the chilling story inspired by Welsh folklore combining psychological, gothic and British Horror!

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Try our NEW Challenge mode!🔫

The new modes showcase a brand new set of game mechanics with the introduction of first-person shooting amongst some new and familiar enemies from Sker Hotel, each buffed with their own unique powerful abilities. Enter Sker Hotel... the Quiet Ones are waiting for you... Web: https://www.walesinteractive.com/maidofsker Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/walesinter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalesInteractive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walesinteractive Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/walesinteractive

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Don't be scared, we won't bite! Have you nominated Maid of Sker in the 2021 Steam Awards, "Labor of Love" Award yet? Don't miss out, nominate now! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/6e0d07be63a25902a86550eebff5bdf501d3f78f.png Nominations are open until this Wednesday, December 1st (10AM PST)

The co-op survival FPS and spiritual successor to the award-winning occult horror, Maid of Sker. Play solo or up to 4 players to survive the supernatural menace of the Quiet Ones. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1492070/Sker_Ritual/ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/6b6ffe133eb6fa8c0377e622991c33f1933c097b.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/4308acf2d42e1d24dc156a9b7f599c40ab79510f.gif {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/be966f06b88ab77c23c9ba7a6e7ffa3832a87f70.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/59b5c93347ad2d9eb1d51ee3ff821143001a73f1.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/b4cccb130641953ff527cb415c80dd4f9bc8ada0.jpg Twitter: twitter.com/WalesInter Instagram: instagram.com/walesinteractive Web & Newsletter: walesinteractive.com/skerritual

Bloodshore is set to wash up on all platforms starting November 3. To celebrate, check out Bloodshore's trailer below! Players must battle out in a dystopian battle royale set on a mysterious island location; where influencers, death row inmates and failing celebrities compete for a life-changing cash prize and all the attention they could ever want. Bloodshore will arrive on November 3 for PC, PS4, PS5 (bc), Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X (bc), Nintendo Switch, Mac, and iOS. What do you think?! We want to hear your thoughts in the comments below! Want to find out more about each character? We'll be posting a new character bio every day on our Twitter page (or you can wait for our next Steam blog post) Wishlist the game to stay up-to-date with the news! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1490840/Bloodshore/

Maid of Sker has had an update to fix minor issues and bugs which is released alongside a blinding discount of 55% for a limited time only! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/cf45b6160259b5612c86925fa72ea5c97fc045e2.png Fixed the "Hard Times" Achievement Issue Fixed Audio Memory issue causing crashes on PS4 & XBOX ONE Fixed issue caused when Account switching on XBOX ONE Fixed Stunned Enemies that would continue to attack Fixed certain cutscenes breaking after using the Phonic Modulator Fixed doors locking the Player out in Challenges Fixed healing locking out interactions intermittently Updated Localization Updated Welsh and Hebrew on PS4 General Optimisations and additional minor bug fixes

Horror, Action and all things FMV...

Ever wondered what else Wales Interactive are up to? Well, we have an entire Publisher Page dedicated to our collection of FMVs and interactive movies including our upcoming action-adventure, Bloodshore! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1490840/Bloodshore/

The award-winning survival horror Maid of Sker is now on sale with 50% off for a limited time only! 👻 Wander the halls of Sker Hotel with 3D sound-based AI system as the core survival mechanic and realistic visuals featuring 4k uncapped on PC (1080p 60fps minimum). Uncover the chilling story inspired by Welsh folklore combining psychological, gothic and British Horror! Try our NEW Challenge mode! The new modes showcase a brand new set of game mechanics with the introduction of first-person shooting amongst some new and familiar enemies from Sker Hotel, each buffed with their own unique powerful abilities. https://store.steampowered.com/app/826940/Maid_of_Sker Enter Sker Hotel... the Quiet Ones are waiting for you... Web: https://www.walesinteractive.com/maidofsker Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalesInter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalesInteractive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walesinteractive/

We are proud to announce we teamed up with Limited Run Games for a PS5 physical release of Maid of Sker! Pre-orders are now available at Limited Run until July 4th! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/44126202544af97c5ac3be85a1df5120eb3f44f5.png This edition will feature all of the new enhancements we recently released including;

• FPS Challenge Modes
• 4K 30fps & 1440p 60fps modes
• DualSense haptic feedback
• DualSense Adaptive Triggers
• Improved texture resolution
• Quicker loading times. Now 1s, was 10-15s.

FPS Challenge Mode features:

• Game modes: The Long Night, Axe of Kindness, Nightmare at the Hotel, In Darkness
• Weapons: Felling axe, .357 Magnum, sawn-off double-barrelled shotgun, bolt-action infantry rifle
• Enemies: Six enemies patrolling Sker Hotel, some new, some familiar, all with unique powerful abilities
• Achievements: 10 new Achievements/Trophies added
• Additional: Support added for PlayStation DualSense Controller

Grab your copy now on Limited Run here!

Maid of Sker is now on sale with 30% off for a Limited Time Only! 👻 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/1febcfede60f4f83fd6a450c4ed2f2aef3da8175.jpg Wander the Halls of Sker Hotel with 3D sound-based AI system as the core survival mechanic and realistic visuals featuring 4k uncapped on PC (1080p 60fps minimum). Uncover the chilling story inspired by Welsh folklore combining psychological, gothic and British Horror! Try our NEW Challenge mode! The new modes showcase a brand new set of game mechanics with the introduction of first-person shooting amongst some new and familiar enemies from Sker Hotel, each buffed with their own unique powerful abilities. https://store.steampowered.com/app/826940/Maid_of_Sker

Today we are proud to announce the launch of our challenge modes for the hit survival-horror game Maid of Sker! The new modes showcase a brand new set of game mechanics with the introduction of first-person shooting amongst some new and familiar enemies from Sker Hotel, each buffed with their own unique powerful abilities. The FPS Challenge Modes are available as a free update on Steam and to celebrate the release, we're offering new PC players 25% off for a limited time starting today at 6pm GMT! FEATURING

• Game modes: The Long Night, Axe of Kindness, Nightmare at the Hotel, In Darkness
• Weapons: Felling axe, .357 Magnum, sawn-off double-barrelled shotgun, bolt-action infantry rifle
• Enemies: Six enemies patrolling Sker Hotel, some new, some familiar, all with unique powerful abilities
• Leaderboard: Fully supporting Steam Global Leaderboards for each mode
• Additional: Support added for PlayStation DualSense Controller

Check out the new trailer! The Long Night · Escape the terror of Sker Hotel. · An array of weapons at your disposal, featuring a felling axe, .357 Magnum, sawn-off double-barrelled shotgun and a bolt-action infantry rifle. · Lives are limited, you get three chances only. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/2296739e0d8a1f098765f8d3576ba927ea6545c1.png   Axe of Kindness · Get up close and personal with your felling axe! · A life-saver, receive full health on respawn. · Lives are limited, you get three chances only. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/3655be847841b6d62e254f63c9b11d665168e972.png   Nightmare at the Hotel · A full array of weapons at your disposal. · Enemies are much stronger and harder to take down. · Take no chances, respawns are unavailable. · An extreme challenge! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33855640/50b1897986b330bf7e6e5ad37acf20357ce11ee1.png   In Darkness · A full array of weapons, and a flashlight, at your disposal. · Darkness prevails and health doesn't restore. · Lives are limited, you get three chances only. https://store.steampowered.com/app/826940/Maid_of_Sker/ Community Feedback We want to hear what you think of the new Challenge Modes to build and improve on this update. If you want to send your anonymous feedback directly to the dev team, fill out our anonymous feedback form. Wales Interactive

Hello, konnichiwa and shalom! Today we're celebrating the addition of two new languages added to the game; Japanese and Hebrew. A special thank you to AiBell Game Localization (Japanese), Omer Cohen and Elad Halperin (Hebrew) for the localisation. This means Maid of Sker officially supports a total of 16 languages! ✔ English ✔ Turkish ✔ Russian ✔ Simplified Chinese ✔ French ✔ German ✔ Italian ✔ Spanish - Spain ✔ Korean ✔ Portuguese - Brazil ✔ Arabic ✔ Polish ✔ Hungarian ✔ Welsh ✔ Japanese ✔ Hebrew To celebrate this milestone and to say thank you for the overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, we're now offering a 15% sale only on Steam, for the very first time since the launch this summer. https://store.steampowered.com/app/826940/Maid_of_Sker/ We hope you enjoy the very best version of the game. For more information on what we've implemented since the launch, check out our recent news. Wales Interactive

This update is live... Safe Mode Added a "Safe" Difficulty, with no enemies or damage, some items & achievements will be disabled. For those who want to focus on atmosphere and story only (You are locked to this mode once you start). General: Fixed the door after the projector room after the last boss fight that wasn't saving as open Fixed a bug that caused the Phonic Modulator ammo to show -1 in the Menu Fixed an error spam caused by footsteps by Abraham during cutscenes Added a prompt suggesting the player can try lower difficulty after dying often Fixed an issue causing doors to close while the player is near them after an AI has gone out of range Fixed a bug that caused pieces of the Phonic Modulator to be visible when picking one of the family crests Adjusted player noise levels Fixed Occlusion issues in Ground Floor Graphics: Added an option to disable Film Grain Localization: Updated Arabic Localization Updated Chinese Localization Web: https://www.walesinteractive.com/maidofsker Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalesInter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalesInteractive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walesinteractive/

This update will go live later today... General: - On Easy Difficulty, you get your health back when dying. - Key Rebinding available for Movement Keys now. - Fixed a Vent not saving on the Second Floor - Fixed an issue that caused 2 doors to unlock when unlocking one door in the Basement - Added environment notes to the numbered pictures in the Attic - Fixed a bug allowing you to pick up the map before the open chest animation was complete - Fixed a bug that would show the damage effect over certain cutscenes - Adjusted interaction distance for the mirror on Second Floor - Increased time between entering a toxic cloud & getting damaged - Fixed a bug that would have 2 locked gate icons stay after they were unlocked - Fixed an issue where loading for too long in Ground Floor might cause a restart from checkpoint - Fixed an issue caused by dealing the final stun to Abraham while he's attacking that caused his attack colliders to stay on - Fixed Basement Music Key Door not saving as unlocked after being unlocked. - Fixed an occlusion issue with some lights in the Basement kitchen - Improved Bar Puzzle Hint Graphics: - Added exclusive fullscreen mode AI: - Fixed an issue that would cause Abraham to spawn-camp you infront of the Save Rooms - Fixed an issue where AI would get stuck to an object of interest for too long - Increased noise & range of grand harmonium sounds - Lowered the amount of stuns you have to do to Abraham to 2 instead of 3 on Easy difficulty Localization: - Updated Issues with Arabic Localization - Subtitles in Arabic are now aligned to the right Web: https://www.walesinteractive.com/maidofsker Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalesInter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalesInteractive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walesinteractive/

Dear fans, We want to thank you all for the feedback and support you've given since the launch of Maid of Sker yesterday! We also want you to know that we're listening to all the comments, reviews, messages and livestream commentaries so we can react and update for the best survival horror experience. Here's everything we have updated since the launch yesterday... Gameplay: - Adjusted Enemy AI detection through walls - Detection when damaged has been reduced - Fixed an issue with Hold Breath interrupting itself on rare occasions - Increased the amount of sound reduction Hold Breath provides Graphics: - TAA sharpening increased for a clearer image (this resolves the slight blur some users are noticing) Hard Mode: - Limited saves increased from 5 to 10 - Balanced the number of enemy AI in earlier levels Localization: - Updated Issues with Arabic Localization - Updated Issues with Italian Localization Additional Notes: - Maid of Sker features settings to toggle on/off some options including motion blur, chromatic aberration and post-processing. #There is also the option to switch between different anti-aliasing. WIP - We're currently working on editable keybinds and a load of other updates! Web: https://www.walesinteractive.com/maidofsker Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalesInter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalesInteractive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walesinteractive/