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Riftbreaker 2.0 Adds 4-Player Co-Op, Expanded Campaign, and More

Exor Studios has unveiled a major content drop for The Riftbreaker, marking version 2.0 with substantial additions. The headline feature is the integration of online cooperative play for squads of four, accompanied by an extended narrative experience, revamped item acquisition mechanics, and deadlier Omega-Strain variants alongside other enhancements.

PC gamers can access the update immediately via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG platforms. Console users and those on the Windows Store must await future implementation, as the studio confirmed these platforms will gain support subsequently through official channels.

The expanded storyline introduces architectural megaprojects as a central theme, featuring full voice work from returning cast members Francesca Meaux and Ryan Laughton as protagonist Ashley and AI companion Riggs.

Omega-Strain adversaries present amplified challenges with upgraded abilities and elemental alignments, requiring tactical adjustments while offering greater rewards for their defeat. These elite variants appear randomly, injecting unpredictability into combat scenarios.

Version 2.0 reimagines equipment progression by enabling gear drops from defeated enemies and environmental discoveries, reducing reliance on pure crafting. Combat balance receives attention through weapon adjustments, research modifications, and interface refinements, supplemented by technical optimizations for improved performance across hardware configurations.

Since its initial 2021 release, this fusion of tower defense and mech combat has evolved through consistent post-launch support, including narrative expansions and systemic improvements.