Risk of Rain 2: SOTS Dev Diary #3 - First Survivor Reveal!

Today we get a look at the first of three new Survivors coming with the Seekers of the Storm Expansion: Seeker!

Through her mastery of soul manipulation, Seeker can exact incredible damage on nearby monsters while simultaneously unleashing potent healing to sustain her teammates. This unique combination of brawling and healing defines Seeker as a Survivor. Players who learn to seamlessly flow between these roles will be rewarded with one of the most versatile Survivors to ever grace an escape pod.

Once you reach a sufficiently tranquil state, you can even bring fallen allies back to life! Seeker’s presence can turn the tide of any battle, offering both devastation and salvation in equal measure. Embrace duality and lead your team to victory!

Seeker will be instantly unlocked for all Seekers of the Storm owners.

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[Space_Bones]

There it is, we found the Seeker of the Storm

[crispytickenchenders]

GEARBOX! GIVE ME A RELEASE DATE, AND MY LIFE, IS YOURS!

[drstuffy]

And the Seeker said, "It's seekin' time, " and seeked all over the place

[Deadbeat-Senpai]

"Have you ever dreamed of punching someone from 20ft away" Only everyday of my life, why do you ask?

[Driffoid]

I can die happy knowing that my boi CHEF is coming to the game. Also, potential November release based off of CHEF's version number?

[Notgigachad-kwoh]

Here's everything new I noticed:
0:19 new map (duh)
1:05 a new item called warped echo
1:39 2 brass elites in the backround seem to showcase a new elite with a shield
1:51 same elite again, now as golem, also a new green in the shape of a triangle
2:17 new map??
2:26 new worm enemy
3:49 3 new items: a green that i cant see well, a common that looks like a plant and a green that looks like a blue star
4:52 it's chef'in time

[NekoColaQ]

A mobility tool that damages you if you over use it is quite a well designed Risk/Reward mechanic for a game that's all about being fast

[nilzerpilzer]

seeker looks rad, excited to see what you guys do for chef

[invalidusername]

CHEF CHEF CHEF CHEF CHEF CHEF CHEF CHEF CHEF 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[Bacchus]

These guys were cooking with the teaser at the end

[tailez]

Love this character's concept! It's giving inverted Heretic vibes. The primary is 3 big attacks vs 12 small ones, secondary is a strange AoE thing, movement ability makes one invincible and locked into an animation, and the other starts draining their own health, and finally the special ability, one empowers self and allies (and damage at close range) and the other does big damage at any range. Idk, just seems like they share a lot in common in that sense.

However, I strongly dislike the fact that this is now going to be the *only* survivor (so far) that can resurrect teammates. I don't think resurrection should be tied to a character. A Tricorn style equipment, or some kind of shrine on the map, maybe, or the RoR:R route, allowing the players to continue playing as lil drones and collect items (but not have any effect of those items until they respawn next stage). But limiting the resurrect to one character kind of makes it seem that a team almost should have a Seeker, just in case. Just to have that safety and convenience of dying to an unfortunate boss attack and still being resurrected to collect your loot. I know most Pros (E8+) play good enough solo (and with a team) with any character that this is hardly a point worth considering, but it feels important for a more casual audience.

[Fireshock]

I like how one of her abilities is literally Volcanic Egg. Also, having a resurrect ability in a Roguelike seems nuts, hopefully it's really hard to pull off.

[centurosproductions]

"If you look closely"
>Just straight up shows the relevant clip.

[lesliejacoby]

2:16 new balloon item? The drip grows.

Also loved the paper animation at 2:56.

[CypherWaffles]

We got the seeker, now just waiting for the storm teaser.

[space-c]

really cool, I just hope that the whole DLC is not balanced around multiplayer

[pentagonnovice]

Coming soon for the last 8 months homie

[xRagingxDemonx]

Had this DLC wishlisted from day 1.
This new Survivor looks so dope. I get to be a support Monk?? Say Less.

I hope there will be some sick new items. You guys are already making looping more fun.
I just hope there will be some way to give enemies items. Mostly tankiness when looping a lot.

[Apollyon_the_Empty]

OMG I CAN'T WAIT TO REVIVE PEOPLE OMGGG

[iikeli]

4:47
The name of the video file is actually a caesar cipher for "dinner is served"