Publisher Atari and developer Ilex Games have released the version 2.0 update for Metroidvania side-scrolling action adventure game Adventure of Samsara, which adds new gameplay content and quality-of-life improvements.
“Since the game’s release last year, we have believed that Adventure of Samsara is a unique experience with timeless gameplay, a rich narrative and was a world worth championing,” said Atari vice president of games Ethan Stearns in a press release. “Since then, Atari and Ilex Games have listened to the community and worked together to bring even more content to players. We can’t wait for all Metroidvania fans to dive back into this great adventure!”
Here is an overview of the update, via Atari:
In the post-launch update, players can take on a new optional boss, the “Buzz Killer Swarm,” a high intensity battle against three cybernetic insects. The update also expands exploration with new secret rooms, hidden pathways, invisible walls and hidden upgrades. Movement and Combat has been refined, giving players more fluid control of the Solar Champion. A new in-game Bestiary has also been added, allowing players to view detailed enemy entries, including images, names and descriptions of foes encountered throughout the game.
Additional content in the post-launch update includes:
- Combat Overhaul – Combat and movement have been refined to feel faster and more responsive, making it easier to avoid enemy attacks by dashing, and to use health potions during combat.
- Quality of Life Improvements – New improvements include full PC input remapping, clearer map labeling when new areas are discovered, and an extra option on the main menu allowing players to replay cutscenes.
- Boss and Enemy Rebalancing – Several boss and enemy encounters have been rebalanced, including difficulty adjustments to Athalos, as well as refined AI, movement behavior, attack patterns and damage logic for Dhar’klaw and Doctor Gwar’udum, resulting in more consistent and satisfying fights.
- Bug Fixes and General Improvements – A range of fixes and polish updates have been implemented, including camera behavior during unlock sequences, resolved progression blockers and various balance tweaks.
Adventure of Samsara is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and GOG.
Watch the update launch trailer below.