Saros received Zenith: new challenges, boss rush and combat slowdown

B Saros It has become easier for newcomers to understand and much more difficult for veterans to survive.Housemarque released Zenith - a free major update with a post-final mode, timed boss fights and settings that change the rhythm of the battle.It is important that the developers did not simply remove some of the enemy projectiles from the screen: they offered to control the speed of the game. Source: PlayStation Blog.

Slowing down time without simplifying attacks

The new Slow Game Speed option allows you to slow down the speed of what is happening and read the trajectories of shots more carefully.It can be turned on manually or configured to trigger automatically during battles.At the same time, the pattern of attacks, the need to dodge and choose the right moment to dash remain the same.

Another change is automatic shooting when pointing a weapon at an enemy.It frees the player from constantly holding a button, but perfect reloading still requires a precise press.The authors also added aiming with motion sensors and expanded control customization options.

Two dozen new modifiers

Zenith expands the Carcos modifier system.Ten new protective settings make certain situations less severe, while ten test ones, on the contrary, increase the risk.For example, with Corruption Melee Enhancement, the accumulated infection can be spent on an enhanced melee strike.

The Hostile Regeneration option forces you to change your usual tactics: a large enemy can be stunned with fire, but you will have to finish him off in close combat, otherwise he will recover.There are now enough such combinations that even a familiar route requires a different assembly and a new sequence of actions.

What are Eclipse Layers

After completing the main campaign, open Eclipse Layers - New Game+ option with changed conditions.Before you start, you need to achieve a certain balance of difficulty with a set of modifiers.The system has 25 test parameters;The player chooses which of them to connect himself.

Arjun's appearance becomes an indicator of risk: the more difficult the chosen conditions, the more noticeable the golden glow of the armor and crown.This crown helps reveal twelve additional visions with Carcosa's story.The mere presence of a mode does not mean a new story campaign: we are talking about repeat playthroughs with a different level of load.

Boss battles separate from the campaign

In Overlord Rush you need to consistently defeat the overlords and compare the results in the leaderboard.Two sets consist of three opponents, and the most difficult, Totality, connects eight bosses in one episode.The developers estimate short challenges to be around ten minutes, but this is a guideline and not a timer limit for all players.

Zenith available now on PS5 to all Saros owners at no additional cost.If high projectile speed was previously a problem, it's a good idea to start with accessibility settings.For those who have completed the game a long time ago, it's more interesting to try out Eclipse Layers and see if your favorite build can withstand the new combination of conditions.