Maid of Sker managed to find a fair amount of traction when it debuted last year, combining its first-person survival horror gameplay with a unique, welsh folklore-inspired setting. The game focused on players navigating enemy-filled environments with no weapons to defend themselves, using a combination of stealth mechanics and sound devices that could stun foes.
It seems the developers behind the game wanted to offer a more liberating experience for those who beat Maid of Sker's campaign, now adding a variety of combat-focused scenarios where they can get payback on their monstrous tormentors. The modes are available for PC players now via a free update on Steam, while Wales Interactive is also currently aiming to bring the new Maid of Sker levels to console players too.
For those wondering how shooting will work in the update, the studio posted a trailer highlighting some of the new FPS segments. The footage showcases players wielding a variety of weapons, ranging from handguns and bolt-action rifles to axes and double-barreled shotguns. It seems they'll have to traverse the Sker hotel while fighting the various ghouls and monsters that lurked throughout the main campaign, with guns able to bring the fight to these once-unkillable enemies. The update will also bring in a few new foes to contend with, each coming complete with unique attacks and abilities.
It looks to be a fun new way to play Maid of Sker, especially for those who spent the main campaign fearing the horrifying creatures stalking the Sker Hotel's halls. According to Wales Interactive, the new modes are titled The Long Night, Axe of Kindness, Nightmare at the Hotel, and In Darkness, each bringing their own individual take and level of difficulty to Maid of Sker's first-person shooting challenge. There will also be a leaderboard for the experience that will allow players to compete against their friends.
Maid of Sker was one of last year's more prevalent horror releases, managing to remain memorable alongside hits such as Amnesia: Rebirth, Resident Evil 3, Carrion, and Phasmophobia. This year has already had two well-reviewed horror releases in Little Nightmares 2 and The Medium, although there's still plenty more to come. Resident Evil 8: Village will launch in April, while the likes of The Outlast Trials, Scorn, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Atomic Heart, and Martha is Dead are also slated for release later this year.
Maid of Sker is available now on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
