Neverwinter Rage Of Bel Episode Rolls Out On May 14, Details Revealed In New Dev Blog
Perfect World Entertainment has just published a new dev blog with details on the Rage of Bel episode, including the storyline, rewards, and release date for the new content.
“The breaking of the citadel’s chains has caused the archdevil Zariel to take notice. So she has sent her second-in-command and most conniving lieutenant, Bel, to destroy Vallenhas and any who would stand in her way.
What she doesn’t know is that Bel has other plans. Should he find adventurers tough enough to best him and his legion in combat, he may be able to give them the secret to defeating her.
the fight for Vallenhas' freedom once more by becoming one of Alric's Riftwardens. Speak with Alric to cement your place in the annals of this epic fight between the forces of good and evil.”
The new episode continues the Infernal Descent storyline and will task players with entering the dark glyphworks to thwart the devil rift appears. Once this is done, seal that rift. There is a chance you may have to fight one of Bel’s warlords, in which case you best be ready for a rough fight.”
A new insurgency will appear shortly after completing one. Stopping insurgencies will also increase Bel’s rage meter. Fill up the bar and you and your group will get the chance to take on the demon lieutenant himself. Defeat Bel and you just might find yourself the proud owner of a Slaghound mount, a Hound of the Forge mount, a Valenhass Elite Soldier companion, vanity pets, and an Awakened Forger’s Box.
Executive Producer Chris Whiteside also explains the difference between modules and episodes in the dev blog. “Modules set the scene for a new thematic arc as well as new systems and mechanics that play into the forthcoming experience in the following episodes,” he writes. Episodes then lead into the next expansion in of location and themes.”
“Episodes are very much focused on thematic experience and content and less on systems and mechanics (these areas will be more prevalent in modules). Therefore, episodes are like TV Episodes with Modules being the larger book for the whole season.”
Rage of Bel rolls out on May 14th on PC and a bit later on PS4 and Xbox. You can drop by the Neverwinter official site for more info.
