News from the Warhammer universe points to Chaos Wastes, the expansion to Warhammer Vermintide 2, is releasing on Xbox consoles on June 3 as a free download. Here are the details and features arriving alongside this expansion.
If you’re playing on PlayStation, you’ll have to wait a little while longer, but not too much longer. Chaos Wastes is said to launch on your systems later in June. As for Xbox, you can expect to play the expansion on Xbox One consoles in addition to Xbox Series X|S.
Via the press release,
“The next chapter in the Vermintide 2 story has arrived, and it’s available as a free download. In Chaos Wastes, the players will -try- to reach the Citadel of Eternity, but only the pure at heart will be able to complete the journey. In order to survive the journey to the Citadel the heroes will have to leave their fancy and hard-earned armor behind and go back to the basics.”
If you’re new to Chaos Wastes and Warhammer Vermintide 2 in general, you may be wondering what you can expect going into the expansion. Features include Pilgrim’s Coins which is a unique currency you can trade for godly favors or weapons.
Additionally, Chest of Trials will provide you with some additional challenges. Opening these chests will automatically draw monsters to your location. Defeating them will net you a reward.
Shrines are also present where you can seek the favor of the gods via miracles and boons. However, be warned. You won’t get these miracles for free. There will be a sacrifice of sorts. Waystone Altars are next and are effectively weapon stashes which contain weapons from those who came before you.
And finally, potions are aplenty. Make sure you stock up along your journey. Check out the trailer below: