Lost Pilgrims, the developers of Vagrus – The Riven Realms, have announced the release of a highly anticipated new DLC, At the Heart of Ruin, set to launch in the first half of 2025. Following the earlier release of the Old Acquaintances expansion, this new content marks the final addition to the game’s successful Season Pass. To build anticipation, the developers have shared a story trailer that teases the atmospheric and treacherous adventures awaiting players.
The DLC introduces a sprawling new region filled with both peril and promise. Players, referred to as Vagri in the game’s lore, will traverse an unforgiving mountainous terrain cursed by stifling heat and haunted by scavenger gangs and monstrous creatures. Despite these dangers, the region offers bountiful rewards for the brave—or the foolhardy—who dare to explore its secrets. Rich with a millennia-old buried history, the area provides a deeply immersive experience that promises to challenge and reward players in equal measure.
This latest addition brings more than just a new map. Players can expect a complex, multi-layered narrative filled with interconnected stories, adding depth to the open-world campaign. The DLC also boasts an array of new enemies, minor factions, and NPCs that enrich the game’s lore. The introduction of mountain exploration mechanics, along with exclusive rewards and treasures, further expands the already intricate gameplay.
DLC page can be found on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. With the holiday season approaching, the game and its Season Pass are expected to feature in various winter sales on these platforms, offering an ideal opportunity to purchase At the Heart of Ruin at a discounted rate. Below is the Reveal Trailer and overview of the game.
About This Game
Vagrus is an award-winning roleplaying game with a narrative focus, open-world exploration, and strong elements of strategy. The player takes the role of a vagrus – a caravan leader who strives to survive in a strange and perilous dark fantasy world by leading a traveling company on all kinds of ventures.
A vast realm is yours to explore, filled with unique locations, strange factions, and a colorful cast of characters. In order to punish the Empire for its sins, the Elder Gods unleashed their power a thousand years ago that resulted in the devastation of the realms. The continent is now a wasteland, riddled with arcane anomalies, swarming with twisted monsters, and haunted by roaming undead even after long centuries of rebuilding.
A large selection of stories make up the game’s narrative in the form of events, encounters, and quests. The choices you make in these often affect your companions as well as the world around you. Pick your background from trader, mercenary, or explorer; work for factions, pursue rumors and trading opportunities; acquire wealth, gain fame, and discover hidden knowledge.
Engage in turn-based, tactical combat that involves your companions and a large variety of enemies, both humanoid and monstrous. Use a wide range of character skills as well as your own leadership-related abilities to succeed. Positioning and support skills are of paramount importance in these challenging engagements.
Journeys have to be planned and prepared for carefully, lest they end in disaster. Manage your supplies, morale, and your crew’s vigor effectively to survive. Haul cargo and valuables across the wasteland or take it from others. Your crew of workers, fighters, scouts, and slaves have to be supervised closely to optimize their effectiveness.
A wide variety of companions can work for you in versatile caravan roles, such as scoutmaster, guard captain, treasure hunter, or beast handler. Each companion comes with unique combat skills, background stories, and personal quest lines that can upgrade them further when you complete them.
Ally yourself with mighty factions that shape the Riven Realms with their influence on commerce, brutal wars, and their constant intrigue. From prosperous Trading Houses to criminal syndicates and religious organizations, these groups offer powerful rewards and boons to those loyal to their cause. But take heed – befriending a faction will more than likely antagonize some of the others.
