Sunless Skies' Wayfarer Update adding "more to see and do" next month Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Sunless Skies' Wayfarer Update adding "more to see and do" next month And Albion's getting a major makeover. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 27 Mar 2019 3 comments Failbetter Games has revealed that its excellent, narrative-focussed intergalactic space adventure Sunless Skies will be getting a brand-new update next month, aimed at adding "more to see and do during voyages". It's called the Wayfarer Update and consists of two main components. The first is a major overhaul of Albion (one of Sunless Skies' four regions), while the second is focussed on introducing a host of new narrative encounters and options. Part of Albion's new makeover brings visual enhancements designed to improve the "general look and atmosphere" of the region, and Failbetter has released a few screens showcasing the changes, as seen below. Additionally, the map itself will be notably altered, with Failbetter increasing terrain "to make navigation and combat more interesting". Albion's spruced-up London... This sounds like a similar endeavour to Sunless Skies' Reach rework which occurred during early access, swapping the region's broad expanses for narrower, labyrinthine tunnels. That adjustment proved a little divisive, given that the Reach's claustrophobic quarters weren't the sort of thing you might usually associate with space, but Failbetter has assured players in a new Kickstarter backer post that "Albion will still be much more open than the Reach, except in a small number of locations like the Ormswald". ...and The Avid Hollow. Albion's final additions come in the form of new creatures, locomotives, and discoveries. "Right now," explained Failbetter, "many areas of the game can be quite predictable in terms of what you'll find there. We're hoping that introducing more variation will improve the experience when visiting areas you've already explored". The Wayfarer Update also brings "more narrative encounters that can take place during voyages". These will enable explorers to investigate several greatest wonders and horrors, add new ways to encounter the gods of the skies, bring new shore-side opportunities for officers, and the possibility that attacks from certain foes may now have delayed consequences. Sunless Skies' Wayfarer Update is scheduled for an April 9th release on PC. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 5 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store