V Rising 1.1 – Invaders of Oakveil Unleashed
V Rising’s long-awaited 1.1 update – Invaders of Oakveil – has finally arrived, and it breathes new (un)life into the vampire survival experience. After two years of Early Access and a strong 1.0 launch, one might wonder how much more could change. The answer is plenty.
Stunlock Studios took fan feedback to heart, delivering a transformative free update brimming with new content, mechanics, and polish. It’s no surprise that tens of thousands of vampires have flocked back to Vardoran — V Rising’s player count surged as high as 75,000 concurrent players after the patch.
“This is the best game that I ever bought on Steam… love the updates. Thanks for all you do for the community!”
If you’ve been lurking in the shadows waiting for the right moment to return, now is the perfect time to sink your fangs in. V Rising 1.1 doesn’t just add content — it reinvents the entire game in ways that make an already great experience even more compelling, immersive, and fang-tastically fun.
A Cursed New Frontier – Oakveil Woodlands
One of the most exciting additions is the Oakveil Woodlands, an entirely new biome expanding V Rising’s world to its northwestern reaches. What was once a forest sanctuary is now a twisted realm of corruption and venom.
Under the gaze of Megara the Serpent Queen, the fanatical Venom Blades cult performs dark rituals to poison the land and harvest a precious resource called Venom Sap. The tranquil groves now teem with venomous beasts, corrupted flora, and elite warriors all set to stop your vampire empire in its tracks.
This zone introduces new V Blood bosses, complex enemy types, and beautifully corrupted scenery filled with storytelling details. Oakveil is both a visual triumph and a mechanical evolution for the game’s exploration and PvE content.
“Started a server with myself and a bunch of friends… Love the game and update, having a lot of fun so far.”
New Weapons, Spells, and Combat Depth
Update 1.1 introduces three all-new weapons with unique mechanics:
- Claws – feral melee attacks with bleeding and leap effects.
- Throwing Daggers – ranged, recallable blades perfect for trick shots.
- Twinblade – spinning dual-edged destruction with javelin recall mechanics.
These additions massively expand the tactical depth of combat. Whether you’re a brutal brawler or a calculated assassin, 1.1 delivers.
The update also adds seven new spells — one per school — and a Spell School Mastery system, giving players passive bonuses as they specialize. It’s a progression dream for theorycrafters and build optimizers.
Also included is the Blood Homogenizer, allowing players to combine two blood types for hybrid buffs — one of the most requested changes in the game’s history.
“The treasury floor makes castle building a breeze. I love the claws as a weapon, and the daggers are fun when I want to go with strategy.”
Castle Building, Crafting, and Prison Domination
Base-building has never been more fun or more functional. Major highlights include:
- Treasury System – link storage to crafting tables automatically.
- Stables – feed, upgrade, and perk your mounts.
- Invisible Foundations – preserve terrain while building.
- Teleport Stations – fast travel between castles.
- Redistribution Engine – automate item transfers between stations.
- Fusion Forge – combine stats from two weapons or jewels.
The prison system now allows nearly any blood-carrying creature to be imprisoned, enabling permanent access to specific blood buffs. Combined with new blood elixirs, crafting stations, and a reworked research system, it turns your castle into a true vampire fortress.
“They did such nice QoL improvements in this patch, I really love them.”
Contests, Dueling Banners, and Arena Mode
1.1 introduces Dueling Banners – risk-free 1v1 PvP with instant healing and no gear loss. You can now challenge friends or foes on both PvE and PvP servers without consequences. A new Castle Arena system allows for custom 2v2, 3v3, or free-for-all matches inside player-built arenas.
This makes V Rising more social and competitive – especially with Sudden Death mechanics and public tournaments now possible on player servers.
Steam Deck Support and Platform Polish
V Rising 1.1 is now Steam Deck Verified, with optimized controller support and improved performance. It’s also running on PlayStation 5 as of the 1.0 launch, giving more players access to this gothic survival gem.
General UI improvements, better input systems, and snappier load times further solidify the game’s technical prowess.
Final Thoughts – A Thriving Vampire Empire
Invaders of Oakveil is more than just a content update — it’s a renaissance. Everything from combat to crafting feels deeper, more responsive, and more rewarding. Whether you’re a castle architect, a PvP champion, or a spell-slinging raider, this update offers something new to love.
The community has responded in kind with renewed enthusiasm:
“Love the game and update, having a lot of fun so far.”
V Rising continues to set the bar for survival ARPGs with its stunning world, layered systems, and now, its best update yet. The night has never been more full of possibilities. 🦇
