The Game Kitchen and Team17 are unleashing Blasphemous II: Mea Culpa, a massive expansion for the acclaimed Metroidvania that deepens the lore, expands the challenges, and offers a new perspective on the Penitent One’s journey. And they are doing it today.
Available today on Steam, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Epic, and GOG, this DLC, alongside a free update, the addition of Mea Culpa promises to deliver the definitive Blasphemous II experience.
A New Ending, New Challenges
Blasphemous II: Mea Culpa introduces a wealth of new content, including two massive new zones, challenging bosses, intriguing quests, and an alternate ending that sheds new light on the Penitent One’s fate.
Wield the iconic Mea Culpa sword from the first game, unlock new abilities, and face some of the fiercest challenges Cvstodia has to offer.
Free Update Enhances the Experience
Alongside the paid DLC, a free update, titled the True Torment Update, enhances the base game with a host of new features and improvements:
- Expanded Zones: Explore expanded versions of existing zones, including the Choir of Thorns, Sunken Cathedral, and Basilica of Ancient Faces, with new challenges and secrets to uncover.
- New Connecting Zones: Traverse the world more quickly with new connections between zones.
- New Game+: Re-experience the game with customisable difficulty options, from stronger enemies to deadlier traps.
- New Enemies: Face a new wave of Cvstodia’s denizens, each more formidable than the last.
- Quality-of-Life Improvements: Enjoy a smoother and more refined gameplay experience with various quality-of-life enhancements.
A Deeper Dive into Cvstodia
As we explored in our review of Blasphemous II on Xbox, the game delivers a Metroidvania experience filled with grotesque beauty, challenging combat, and a rich, lore-filled world.
Mea Culpa expands upon this foundation, offering even more to explore and conquer for both new players and seasoned penitents.
Key Features of the Mea Culpa Expansion
- New Zones: Venture into two massive new areas filled with unique challenges and enemies.
- New Bosses: Confront powerful new bosses that will test your skills and determination.
- New Quests: Embark on new quests that delve deeper into the lore of Cvstodia and the Penitent One’s journey.
- New NPCs: Encounter new characters who will aid or hinder your progress.
- Alternate Ending: Experience a new ending that offers a different perspective on the story.
A Must-Have for Blasphemous Fans?
The Mea Culpa Expansion and True Torment Update for Blasphemous II are available today on all platforms for £11.99 (with a 20% launch discount for two weeks). We’ll point you to the Xbox Store page. Just remember you will need the base game to hand to enjoy this new content.
Wherever you pick this one up, get ready to return to Cvstodia, embrace the challenge, and uncover the true depths of The Penitent One’s penance.
Mea Culpa Description
The ascension to penitence never ends. Strike down the enemies who stand in your way as you reveal pathways within Cvstodia to forgotten areas. Retrieve the shards and feel the stinging pain in your hands from the punishment you embraced, once more.