Raiders of Blackveil Update 'Fangs & Face' Adds Two New Champions
The update directly addresses early access criticism about content volume and quality-of-life features, signaling Wombo Games' focus on polishing the game ahead of its planned 2027 full release.
Key Facts
- Raiders of Blackveil's 'Fangs & Face' update was released on July 15, 2026.
- The update adds two new playable champions: Foxley (archer) and Valora (paladin).
- The update includes 10 new equipment items and a save-and-quit feature for raids.
- Raiders of Blackveil is in Early Access on Steam, with full version 1.0 scheduled for Q1 2027.
- The game is developed by Wombo Games, led by Janos Flösser, co-founder of IO Interactive.
Reporting from 2 sources: Automaton, Denfaminicogamer.
Indie developer Wombo Games released a major update for its roguelite action game Raiders of Blackveil on July 15. Titled 'Fangs & Face,' the update introduces two new playable champions: Foxley, an archer who wields ice magic, and Valora, a paladin who uses a giant hammer and the power of light. The game, currently in Early Access on Steam, supports solo or cooperative play for up to three players. It combines top-down action with a MOBA-like champion system, character development, and roguelite elements such as random perks and equipment. The update also adds 10 new equipment items and a save-and-quit feature that lets players pause a raid and resume from the same point later, a response to early access feedback. Raiders of Blackveil is set in a dystopian world where animals rebel against the human-controlled megacorporation Blackveil. The full version 1.0 is scheduled for release in Q1 2027. Wombo Games, based in Copenhagen, is led by Janos Flösser, co-founder of IO Interactive and former Chief Creative Officer of Square Enix. The studio consists of 21 developers who have worked on series such as Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and Hitman.
Wombo Games released the 'Fangs & Face' update for Raiders of Blackveil on July 15, 2026. The update adds two new playable champions and several features requested by the early access community. The game is available on Steam in Early Access, with a full release planned for Q1 2027.
- Foxley: Archer who uses a magic bow and ice magic to unleash powerful piercing shots.
- Valora: Paladin wielding a giant hammer and the power of light, with a versatile offense and defense combat style.
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