V Rising hit 1.0 on May 8, 2024 for PC (Steam), after two years in Early Access. Developed and published by Stunlock Studios. An action survival sandbox about being a vampire with bills to pay. You raid by night, build a castle by day, and hunt bosses for powers that reshape your kit.
What’s included
No special editions confirmed at this time.
Review
The loop clicks early. Wood turns into walls, bones turn into gear, and the first V Blood boss changes how you move. Combat reads clean in isometric view, with dodges that matter and spells that carve space. Co‑op keeps the map busy, since a friend can scout while you craft and both of you sprint when a patrol shows up.
Progression is steady rather than stingy. New biomes remix enemies and resources, and castle logistics become their own puzzle when you expand. The endgame leans on boss routes and tuned builds, with PvP rulesets changing the mood from relaxed to ruthless. Performance is solid on mid PCs, though huge sieges can press frames.
Caveats: grind creeps in if you chase perfect gear, and solo play requires server settings to stay friendly. Even so, the castle‑builder angle gives this survival game a backbone. Hunt, haul, upgrade, repeat.
Verdict: punchy vampire survival that respects your time.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64‑bit | Windows 10 64‑bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5‑6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i5‑11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2 GB or Radeon R7 360 2 GB | GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB or Radeon RX 590 8 GB |
| Storage | 19 GB available space | 19 GB available space |
