Perfect World Entertainment have today confirmed that Neverwinter: Storm King’s Thunder – Sea of Moving Ice update is here!
Available right now on both Xbox One and PS4, the Sea of Moving Ice update (because that’s what we’re going to call it now as the name is stupidly long), gives you the chance to take the fight to the Frost Giants in an assault on Svardborg, all whilst fishing and earning super powerful artificat weapons on the way!
The update to Neverwinter: Storm King’s Thunder introduces several new features including an expansive adventure zone, nautical travel, an advanced fishing mini-game, new artifact weaponry, treasure hunting and an epic assault on the frost giant stronghold of Svardborg. Continuing the story from Storm King’s Thunder, the threat of the Ring of Winter persists, leaving Neverwinter and its surrounding lands in peril. Adventurers must gather support against Jarl Storvald and his stronghold while navigating dangerous surrounding waters with the new khyek. Along the way, they’ll be able try their luck at an updated fishing system, hunt for bottles filled with treasure maps and uncover lost relics to earn powerful artifact weapons.
Full features of this update include:
- Assault on Svardborg – This epic, new level 70 trial pits 10 adventurers against the mighty Jarl Storvald in the heart of his stronghold, with both Normal and Master difficulty levels.
- New Adventure Zone – Adventurers will traverse over half a dozen large ice mountains and several smaller icebergs to muster support against Jarl Storvald and his threat of endless winter.
- New Means of Travel – The khyek is a new nautical vessel players will use to traverse the Sea of Moving Ice.
- Fishing Mini Game – Adventurers can hop in the khyek and cast a line to catch over a hundred different species of fish, gaining reputation used to access and upgrade powerful, new weapons.
- Treasure Hunting – While reeling in their daily catch, adventurers may discover bottles filled with maps, leading to treasure throughout the Sea of Moving Ice.
- Artifact Weaponry – Reclaiming lost giant relics from enemies through new activities is an effort that won’t go unnoticed, as players will earn weapons far stronger than any seen before.
If you haven’t yet delved into the world of Neverwinter, then what are you waiting for? The free-to-play action MMORPG features fast-paced combat and epic dungeons, letting players explore the vast city of Neverwinter and its nearby lands, giving them the opportunity to learn the vivid history of the Forgotten Realms, all whilst battling its many enemies.
Get to it – if only for the fishing!
