Torchlight Infinite, the fast-paced action RPG by XD Games that has been in Early Access since October of 2022, is gearing up for its global launch on May 9th at 5:00 PM PDT. To celebrate the occasion, the developers are introducing a new season called the Cube of Rapacity, which promises to bring fresh content and challenges for players to enjoy. In preparation for the launch, the team has released several videos, including an hour-long stream showcasing the new features and a brief interview with consulting producer, David Brevik.
As a reward for participating in the early access phase, players will receive an exclusive avatar, a pioneer hunter title, and a unique back accessory. In the short interview, Brevik shared his excitement about the upcoming global launch and some of the new features:
"There is a bunch of things that I'm looking forward to in the new season. First and foremost, I'm excited about playing the new Escapist Bing. I think that that's going to be a really fun character to play, with lots of big screen destruction, which is really fun. And I think that the change to the crafting system is going to be one of the biggest changes so far that we've seen. I'm very excited about having that feel more like a mechanic that is exciting.”
-David Brevik, Consulting Producer, Torchlight: Infinite
A new character, Bing, will be added to the roster, specializing in dealing massive area damage with grenades, which come on the heels of another new character that was added during the Black Sails season that released earlier this year.
The Cube of Rapacity season will also introduce new enemies to face, offering unique challenges and rewards. Players will need to defeat mobs marked with the Cube of Rapacity to obtain a Desire Crystal, an item exclusive to the new season. Upon defeating the stage boss, the Cube of Rapacity will appear. Offering a specific number of Desire Crystals to the Cube will grant random rewards, but players must exercise caution not to get carried away by greed, as angering the Cube may result in the loss of all collected rewards. Additionally, the Cube of Rapacity will attract powerful bosses and special monsters in each stage, providing further challenges.
Another unique feature in the Cube of Rapacity season is the introduction of the Avarice Code, a talent tree that allows players to order rewards or challenges from a menu, further customizing their gameplay experience. To learn more about the upcoming update, players are encouraged to watch the full hour-long video released by the developers.
With the global launch of Torchlight Infinite on May 9th, fans of the action RPG genre have much to look forward to, as the new season Cube of Rapacity promises a wealth of content, challenges, and rewards. As the launch day approaches, the anticipation for this next installment in the Torchlight series continues to build.
