Far Far West Frostburn Update Pushes Concurrent Players Past 8,000
The first major version upgrade since early access began has drawn more than 8,000 concurrent players, a new record for the title, as a 20 percent discount sets a new low Steam price.
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Evil Raptor and Fireshine Games released the Frostburn update, version 0.2.0, for Far Far West on August 27. The update adds melee weapons, an ice element that freezes enemies, a volcanic map called Hellfire, a new lobby, new upgrades, and a mission-specific currency called Uranium. Concurrent players passed 8,000 for the first time, and a 20 percent discount set a new low price on Steam.
The Frostburn update is the first major version upgrade for Far Far West since the game entered early access on Steam on April 28. It adds melee weapons, including knuckles and a lasso as primary weapons, plus a banjo as a secondary weapon, with more weapons planned.
The ice element is the update's new attribute. It can freeze enemies to stop their movement and pairs well with the new melee weapons, while some ice spells provide shields for the player or allies. A new volcanic map called Hellfire, with erupting magma, joins the rotation.
The update also brings a new lobby, new upgrades, the mission-specific currency Uranium, and balance adjustments. Player numbers surged past 8,000 concurrent for the first time since release, and the game holds an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam.
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