Saber Interactive's Evil Dead: The Game has received a load of new and free content in the form of its first DLC update, the Army of Darkness Update.

The trailer for the new update premiered July 13, the same day it was released. In it, gamers get a glimpse at several new features and items added to the game. The more minor of these is the reveal of two new medieval-appropriate weapons, a dangerously-impactful mace and a deadly, explosive crossbow. The update also includes several new outfits for select characters such as Henry the Red and Arthur, along with a Necromancer Demon "Gilded Attire" Costume Pack. However, these are only obtainable if players have the season one pass or purchase them separately in the store.

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However, one of the most significant additions to the game is the introduction of Castle Kandar, a location also prominently featured in the 1992 Evil Dead film, which shares the same name as the DLC. Castle Kandar is the hosting place of the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis, a book that harnesses the power of the Kandarian Demon to control the dead. The location has many areas, including an outpost, a keep, a fort and plenty of other smaller places to explore. Fans of the game may also be delighted to know that this location will be available to play across all Evil Dead's game modes, PvP and PvE included.

Another significant addition to Evil Dead's free DLC update is the inclusion of a new, free-roam mode. After hours and hours of killing the undead, players sometimes need to take a short break. This mode allows them to explore various parts of the game's world without worrying about being harmed, similar to something like the game Firewatch.

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Evil Dead: The Game is a 2022 survival horror game developed by Saber Interactive, a company well-known for its work on ports and remakes of games such as Halo: Combat Evolved and The Witcher 3. Evil Dead is an asymmetrical game, allowing players to choose their roles and begin the story differently from others. In the game, players will see the return of protagonist Ash Williams as he and a group of allies work together to stop the forces of the undead. Upon its release, Evil Dead: The Game received mixed reviews, with critics citing a lack of content, poor accessibility and challenging difficulty as the main issues.

The Army of Darkness Update is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC.

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