"Warhammer: Vermintide 2," the award-winning title from independent developer Fatshark, is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. The game has been beloved by gamers worldwide, and Fatshark has consistently updated it with new content, resulting in a game that has more than twice as much content as it did at launch.
Time-Exclusive Level to Mark Fatshark's Fifth Anniversary
According to the story by Gaming Lyfe, Fatshark has released a special "A Quiet Drink" level to mark its anniversary, available until March 20th.
To celebrate its fifth anniversary, independent developer Fatshark has announced that "Warhammer: Vermintide 2" has been updated with free expansions and a time-exclusive level to mark the occasion.
Explore the Celebratory Level 'A Quiet Drink' and Receive In-Game Rewards
Over a year has passed since Vermintide 2's launch, yet the title's popularity has grown exponentially. From March 8 - 20, players can enjoy the celebratory level A Quiet Drink, in which a virtuous bar crawl to celebrate their five years in the game is disrupted by ratmen.
If this weren't enough incentive to join the festivities, Fatshark has also made the title free to play on Steam as of March 13th, 2023. The developers have also released some deeper insights into the title throughout the years, citing that while the game was initially an entire co-op experience, they have since added more single-player elements and the Chaos Wastes expansion.
Explore an Expanded Gameplay Experience with the Trail of Treachery
The team at Fatshark is dedicated to giving their players new content and has released several DLCs to add to the game's replayability. The Trail of Treachery expansion, released with the Treacherous Adventure DLC, is a testament to this commitment.
Players now have the option to customize their characters and form teams to fight through the lands of Chaos. Fatshark released a video on YouTube detailing what gamers are expected to get.
'Vermintide 2's' Cross-Platform Support and Stunning Visuals
At a time when next-generation consoles were being released, "Vermintide 2" has added Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Microsoft Windows platforms to its roster of supported platforms.
Not to mention, for a five-year-old game, "Vermintide 2's" visuals are still some of the best in the industry. The mix of possible levels randomizes each of the game's levels instead of relying on static replica levels.
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Continuing to Create Amazing Experiences: 'Vermintide 2' Five Years Later
This all culminates in a visually impressive world, offering longevity and replay value. "Vermintide 2's" fifth anniversary is a testament to Fatshark's steadfast dedication and commitment to the game, offering incentives and updates to keep players interested.
As old as it is, the title still has something to offer both existing and new players alike and is definitely worth celebrating. Per its Steam listing, the game was released back on March 8, 2018.
As game fans continue to celebrate the fifth anniversary of "Warhammer: Vermintide 2," they can look forward to many more years of awesome gaming experiences. "Vermintide 2" will continue pushing the boundaries of gaming and offering hours of exciting battle scenes, unique levels, and intense combat.
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