Alright, zombie slayers, listen up! The awesome folks over at Torn Banner Studios, the masterminds behind the ridiculously fun and bloody “Chivalry 2,” just dropped some seriously juicy news for their co-op horror shooter, “No More Room in Hell 2.” Get ready for a massive update called “REANIMATION,” hitting your screens on April 15th. They’re even throwing a FREE WEEKEND on Steam from April 17th to 21st to sweeten the deal. Time to grab your buddies and dive into some undead mayhem!
Now, “REANIMATION” isn’t just a little patch; it’s being touted as the most significant update since the game launched. And get this – it’s not just one new map, but TWO! Considering the game only launched with the Power Plant map, this is a huge surprise and a ton of new ground to cover.
Let’s talk about these fresh hellscapes, shall we? First up is Pottsville, and it sounds like a classic zombie movie setting come to life. Think a brooding, foggy, suburban small town that’s perfect for those claustrophobic, jump-scare encounters with the shuffling hordes. It’s smaller and way more densely packed than the sprawling Power Plant map, filled with creepy alleyways, neighborhood houses just begging to be barricaded, and some downtown buildings to explore. You’ll be sneaking around, gathering intel, making a desperate run downtown for crucial scientific research, and then trying to GTFO from a rooftop while the undead nipped at your heels. Sounds intense!
Then we’ve got Lewiston, which throws you into a city in complete panic. Your mission here is to protect any remaining survivors and secure a way out fast. As the sun sets and shadows lengthen, you and your team must choose between two evacuation routes—a train or a boat. You’ll need to scavenge like crazy because survival is the only thing that matters in this chaotic urban nightmare.
But wait, there’s more! Remember that clunky inventory system from the first “No More Room in Hell”? They’re bringing back a familiar favorite with a twist: a new radial inventory. This lets you quickly select items by flicking your mouse in different directions on the screen, just like the good old days. However, “No More Room in Hell 2” adds a weight system to your inventory. Forget just having a limited number of slots; now you’ll have to actually think about how much all that gear weighs. This will make scavenging and item management way more strategic and fast-paced. Do you grab that extra ammo or that life-saving medkit? Tough choices, survivors!
Combat is also getting a massive overhaul with Combat 2.0. This isn’t just a few tweaks; it’s a complete revamp designed to make your zombie encounters more dynamic and immersive. They’ve improved both ranged and melee combat. That means you can now satisfyingly slice off zombie limbs with left or right swings. You can spam the attack button for a more substantial hit, charge up for a heavy blow that’ll send those suckers flying, or even kick zombies back to buy yourself some precious breathing room (though that’ll cost you stamina). Combat 2.0 promises smoother, more intuitive controls that should really amp up the tension and excitement every time you come face-to-face with the undead.
Finally, “REANIMATION” is introducing a character roster! This is a big one for those who like to keep their survivors alive (or at least try to). You’ll now have three character slots to manage multiple permadeath characters simultaneously. So, if you want to leave your level 50 veteran chilling back at base while you take a lower-level responder out for a spin, you can totally do that. And if you’re not feeling your current trio of survivors, there’s a new character re-roll option where you can spend in-game credits to swap them out for a fresh set. This gives you way more flexibility and control over your squad. And the best part? Torn Banner Studios plans to keep expanding on this character roster in future updates.
So, mark your calendars for April 15th for the “REANIMATION” update and April 17th-21st for the free weekend. It looks like “No More Room in Hell 2” is about to get a whole lot bigger, bloodier, and more strategic. Get ready to team up, scavenge, and fight for your lives in these terrifying new maps! Players can check the latest community blog post for the full rundown. Follow the game on Discord, YouTube, Twitch, Twitter/X, and Facebook. Looking for more gaming news and reviews? Check out our Gaming category.
