V Rising, the vampire survival action game, is experiencing a remarkable resurgence in popularity, achieving Steam player numbers not seen since its launch. This surge follows a substantial update and a temporary 50% discount, bringing the game’s price down to $17.50 until May 12.

The latest update, titled “Invaders of Oakveil”, introduced a new area to explore—a cursed, poisoned forest populated by a powerful witch and her minions. Currently, V Rising’s concurrent player count has reached as high as 75,000, situating it among the most played games on Steam.

As stated by the game’s developers, Stunlock:

“Explore the once-pristine wilds of Oakveil, now beset by an invading force of raiders, infesting the land with dark magic to harvest in service of a terrible ritual. Megara the Serpent Queen, a powerful witch, commands her legion of Venom Blades to scour, corrupt, and bleed the land of a precious mystical resource: Venom Sap.”

The update also features new abilities, weapons, and a weapon reforging system centered on blood mixing, enhancing the crafting experience and overall gameplay. Players can continue to recreate their dream vampire castles with an array of new decorative options as well.

For those interested, V Rising can be found on Steam, where it is typically priced at $35.