In Gloomwood’s recent update, players can now inject monstrous materials into their own character, significantly changing gameplay dynamics. The update adds a laboratory where players will craft serums from the body parts of defeated foes. These serums provide temporary transformative abilities, like enhancing strength or jump capabilities. Players can turn into different creatures, including a “walking tank” or enjoy improved speed for strategic evasion or ambushes. This evolution from gameplay similar to Thief to elements reminiscent of Dishonored certainly reshapes the gaming experience.

The update also refreshes the doctor’s journal with new visuals and sounds. This new laboratory feature adds a darker, ethically complex twist to the gameplay, allowing for experimentation that can yield powerful advantages. Players will access research abilities later in the game, with expectations for further enhancements in future updates.