Stunlock Studios has unleashed a massive content drop for V Rising with the 1.1 update, “Invaders of Oakveil,” launched on April 28, 2025. This free expansion introduces a new biome, formidable enemies, powerful bosses, and significant gameplay overhauls, redefining the vampire survival experience.
🌲 Explore the Oakveil Woodlands
The Oakveil Woodlands, a cursed and poisonous forest in the northwest of Vardoran, is now open for exploration. Once untouched, this biome is now corrupted by Megara, the Serpent Queen, and her Venom Blades faction. Players will encounter new locations such as the Carvers Logging Outpost, Venom Mixing Outpost, Venom Blades Bastion, and Oakveil Shoreline (source).
🐍 Face New Bosses and Enemies
Seven new V Blood bosses await, each offering unique challenges and rewards (source):
- Sir Erwin the Gallant Cavalier: Found in the Dunley Farmlands, he unlocks the Stables and related décor.
- Gaius the Cursed Champion: Located in the Colosseum, defeating him grants access to the Twinblades weapon.
- Stavros the Carver: Resides in the Oakveil Woodlands, unlocking the Advanced Sawmill and Purple Castle Teleporter.
- Jakira the Shadow Huntress: Roams the southern Oakveil Woodlands, offering new spells and recipes upon defeat.
- Lucile the Venom Alchemist: Found in the Venom Mixing Outpost, she provides access to the Blood Homogenizer and related structures.
- Dantos the Forgebinder: His defeat unlocks the Fusion Forge, allowing weapon fusion for enhanced variants.
- Megara the Serpent Queen: The ultimate challenge in the Venom Blades Bastion, she drops the Soul Shard of the Serpent and unlocks powerful gear and structures.
⚔️ Master New Weapons and Spells
Three new weapons diversify combat strategies (source):
- Claws: Fast, close-range weapons ideal for rapid attacks.
- Twinblade: Offers fluid motion and crowd control capabilities.
- Throwing Daggers: Enable precise ranged attacks and hit-and-run tactics.
Additionally, seven new spells, including poison-infused projectiles and area denial abilities, enhance combat versatility. An ultimate spell tied to Megara’s Shard Necklace can turn the tide of battle.
🏰 Customize Your Castle with New Features
The update introduces the Castle Arena, allowing players to build custom battle arenas within their castles for structured PvP duels. New structures like the Stables, Blood Homogenizer, and Fusion Forge expand castle functionalities, enabling horse management, blood type customization, and weapon fusion (source).
🧛 Overhauled Combat and Blood Systems
Combat mechanics have undergone significant changes (source):
- Stat Rework: Deep adjustments to character stats for more balanced gameplay.
- Gear Rebalancing: Equipment has been rebalanced to encourage diverse builds.
- Blood System Overhaul: The introduction of Ascended Alchemy and the Blood Homogenizer allows players to combine blood types, enhancing character customization and combat readiness.
🎮 Enhanced Performance and Accessibility
“Invaders of Oakveil” brings official Steam Deck support, optimizing controls and interface for handheld play. Performance improvements across platforms include better frame rate stability, faster loading times, and refined controller support (source).
🧛♂️ Embrace the Shadows
With the “Invaders of Oakveil” update, V Rising offers a richer, more immersive vampire survival experience. Whether you’re a seasoned vampire lord or a newcomer to Vardoran, this expansion provides fresh challenges and tools to master the night.
For a visual overview of the update’s major changes, check out this video breakdown.
