Hyperstrange have released a big new update for their first-person “metal action fantasy slasher” Elderborn, adding New Game+ mode.

The main focus of the update is a New Game+ mode that features tougher standard enemies, and rare mini-boss encounters. The New Game+ mode can be played repeatedly, getting harder with each run.

You can find the full rundown on New Game+ below.

• “Load your final save game after beating the campaign to start NG+
• Start with all the character progress and arsenal intact
• Face more powerful standard enemies that leave behind more essence
• Encounter rare overpowered Essence Conduit enemies that just GLOW with power
• Essence Conduits are larger, and much meaner than their standard counterparts
• Essence Conduits drop MASSIVE amounts of essence if you manage to defeat them
• There’s a higher chance of Essence Conduits spawning in each subsequent NG+ run
• Each subsequent New Game+ run becomes harder, but yields higher rewards”

The update also includes a long list of balance tweaks and changes based on player feedback. You can read more about the patch here.

You can find a rundown of the game (via Steam) below:

ELDERBORN is a Metal Action Fantasy Slasher with brütal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, the barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. The player becomes a merciless slayer who will uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom, and forge their own destiny. This ambitious indie game, five years in the making, combines old-school single-player feel, a classic heroic story, and modern level of skill-based challenge. All this and more creates an action-packed, lore-filled, engaging adventure that will last 8-10 hours in a single play-through. Prepare for:

• Skill-based, souls-like melee combat in first person perspective, complete with 11 varied weapons to master
• Character progression and skill system that allows you to play the game in your very own way
• A hand-crafted, mysterious, and dangerous world to explore – catacombs, ancient, monolithic city, and more
• A large selection of enemies, each with their own fighting style, tricks, strengths, and weaknesses
• An epic and somewhat exotic original heavy metal soundtrack with an occasional electronic beat
• An unapologetic tribute to Robert E. Howard-esque heroic fantasy and the awesome pop-culture of the 80’s and 90’s
• New Game + mode!

Get barbaric!

Elderborn is available on Windows PC via GOG, and Steam. If you missed it, you can find our hands-on preview here.