- Hazard Levels Early Access OUT NOW - 30 April 2026
The Fox Hole Arms is OPEN FOR BUSINESS.Hazard Levels is out now in Early Access on Steam! A big thank you to everyone who has followed the journey so far. We hope you, your friends and the friends you'll meet along with way have fun crawling through dimensions to keep that secret brewery STOCKED.Plus, Sker Ritual players get an exclusive discount when purchasing the Sker Ritual x Hazard Levels complete the set bundle. So don't miss out! We hope you'll join us over on the Hazard Levels Discord, where we actively encourage your feedback and keep you up to date with the latest news.-Wales Interactive
- Hazard Levels Coming to Steam Early Access - 9 April 2026
Hazard Levels is coming to Steam Early Access 30 April 2026, with a console launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in Q4 2026. Enter unstable rifts, survive otherworldly creatures, and grab bizarre ingredients to fuel a secret brewery hidden beneath a British pub. Hazard Levels is a 1–4 player physics-driven co-op survival horror where the deeper you go, the stranger it gets. Just make it back before last orders. Sink your teeth into the brand new trailer for this new title from the Sker Ritual devs...1–4 PLAYER SURVIVAL WITH PROX CHATPlay solo or with up to three friends to tackle the horrors of each rift. Coordination is key, survival is not guaranteed. Proximity voice chat enabled. Supports both third and first person play*PROCEDURAL RIFT DIMENSIONSNo two expeditions are the same. Each rift generates new biomes, shifting layouts, randomised hazards, and escalating threats that force your…
- Sker Ritual FREE WEEKEND! - 29 January 2026
We're excited for new players to experience Sker Ritual for the first time as it enters into it's first Free Weekend on Steam from Thursday 29th Jan - Mon 2nd Feb. This free taster joins our PlayStation 5 (PS Plus) & Xbox Free Trial offerings with two hours of the complete game to enjoy! Despite Sker Ritual not being a live service game, our same small team continues to update and support the game. Since launch, we've added two maps complete with hidden objectives, voice chat (Steam), third-person mode, custom games with over 100+ modifiers and even added support for previous generation consoles.However, we are not just dedicated to Sker Ritual but the whole Sker Universe. We're very excited to reveal that several projects are already underway and we can't wait to share more with you on those in the near future. Hazard Levels, our upcoming co-op is rooted in Sker Ritual lore that player…
- Sker Ritual x Hazard Levels DLC - 3 October 2025
SKER ISLANDERS! There's a lot going on here at the Wales Interactive studios! We just announced a brand new co-op title from our team; Hazard Levels! Not only that we're still working on features for Sker Ritual that we promised earlier this year. Sker Ritual X Hazard Levels DLC:To celebrate the announcement of Hazard Levels, we've launched a brand new DLC pack that feature characters, locations and a snippet into the new world that contains:Fox Mask An Exclusive Premium Fox Mask, things may get foxtremely hairy Badger Mask An Exclusive Premium Mask of the Badger Mask, oh honey, you’re all sett. Owl Mask An Exclusive Premium Owl Mask, don’t give a hoot, don’t ruffle any feathers. Duck Mask An Exclusive Premium Mask of the Duck Mask, just wing it. The Fox Hole Arms An Exclusive Premium Animated Menu Background of The Fox Hole Arms Rift Creature Scream An Exclusive In-Game Voice Line of t…
- We're Announcing Three New Titles! - 25 September 2025
Wales Interactive are announcing not one, not two, but THREE new titles at the Horror Game Award's Halloween Showcase. The Showcase will be filled with special announcements, developer insights, and three trailers from us at Wales Interactive! Expect a new co-op from us, the Sker Ritual devs, a debut horror FMV inspired by dark German folklore and a terrifying and long-awaited VR experience. When and where will the Showcase be streamed?📅 Tuesday, September 30th ⌚ 11am PT | 2pm ET | 7pm BST | 8pm CEST Showcase will be streamed by IGN, FGS and many creator co-streams. Click here to find out more.
- 1.3.1 | Bug Fixes & New Modifiers - 25 July 2025
This features a series of bug fixes and optimisation updates that are live now on all platforms. If they haven't automatically updated, please close your game and update manually using the dedicated platform service. Sker Ritual Patch v.1.3.1 - 25-07-2025ADDED NEW CUSTOM GAME MODIFIERS-Enemies Set: Choose which set of enemies you would like to face based on their original maps or pick all of them (doesn't affect stalkers) -Changed the Random Weapon Reward mode to Weapon Reward Mode which now lets you choose between the following modes-Random: Random weapon every round interval selected -Incremental: An increasingly more powerful weapon after each round interval selected-Decremental: An decreasingly less powerful weapon after each round interval selected-Weapon Speed Multiplier-Reload Speed Multiplier-Stalker Round Interval BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS- Increased the slider speed on certain…
- PLUS 50% XP WEEKEND - 18 July 2025
As a big thank you to our players for supporting our latest huge update, we're giving all players +50% XP all weekend! This update is live now, so grab your Sker Squad and get earning that extra XP.
- Dying Light and Hunt Showdown rival Sker Ritual gets reimagined in new update - 14 July 2025
If you want to have a spooky good time with friends you have no shortage of potential options. Arcade action like the Killing Floor or goofy hijinks in Lethal Company can entertain for hours. Even in this crowded field, Sker Ritual stands out. It's a co-op horror shooter with some serious heft, calling to mind games like Dying Light and Hunt: Showdown. The latest update for Sker Ritual is a major one, adding oft-requested features and brand new layers of customization. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Sker Ritual map fills this Left 4 Dead competitor with damnation Top rated zombie horror shooter unleashes post launch roadmap 81% rated Dead By Daylight rival out now and discounted on Steam
- MAJOR UPDATE - Voice Chat, Third-Person & Custom Games - 11 July 2025
SKER ISLANDERS! Oh do we have the mother of all updates for YOU. As promised in our 2025 roadmap, this update has third person mode and a custom game mode. We've also introduced a trial for the most requested feature...Sker Ritual Patch v.1.3 - 10/07/2025 VOICE CHAT TRIAL ADDEDSurprise players! After hearing your feedback our team have been experimenting with communication options to better your Sker experience. This is our first time implementing a voice chat feature and so we're trialling it for players on PC. We would love it if you could try it out and feed back to our team in the comments below, on Discord or across our socials. THIRD PERSON MODE ADDEDSker Ritual is now playable in third person mode! Select in the graphics options your preferred type of view: first person or third person. You then have the option to select from three third person mode types: NEARNORMAL FARCUSTOM GA…
- 1.2.3 | HOTFIX PATCH NOTES - 30 April 2025
This features a series of hotfix updates that are live now on all platforms. We apologise for the issues this caused players since the launch of our anniversary update. If they haven't automatically updated, please close your game and update manually using the dedicated platform service. Sker Ritual Patch v.1.2.3 - 24-04-2025 -> 29/04/2025 - Hotfixes BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS - Added UI to the Post Match Summary to show when XP multipliers are enabled - Added Auto-Reload option which allows to pick between auto/manual reloading - Reduced the range of Abomination melee attacks - Reduced the damage of the Exploding Demon Lambs - Fixed an issue causing the loading screen to load forever if you load back into the menu while having "Random" selected for Menu Backgrounds - Fixed a crash caused by Exploding Demon Lambs in Hidden Objective boss fights which made the game to go into an infinite l…
- SKER RITUAL ANNIVERSARY UPDATE - 24 April 2025
HAPPY SKER-VERSARY PLAYERS! On April 18th last year, Sker Ritual launched out of early access and we wanted to celebrate with a very special anniversary update this month! Take a look below at what you can expect... Sker Ritual Patch v.1.2.3 - 24/04/2025 NEW HIDDEN OBJECTIVE ADDED - A brand new hidden objective has been added! The Demon Lamb has teamed up with Y Cracen to wreck havoc all across Sker Island. Players will need to traverse all of the maps in this game wide hidden objective that also includes new boss mechanics. NEW HIDDEN OBJECTIVE REWARD ADDED -If you're cracked at this game you'll be able to earn yourself the special reward for completing the new hidden objective. Behold...THE EGG. This demonic, fluorescent mask with it's swirling animation will surely get you noticed on Sker Island. NEW LIMITED TIME ANNIVERSARY MASK ADDED -Rise Ser Abraham! For this anniversary and futu…
- Sker Ritual: 2025 - 30 January 2025
Sker Ritual had an unforgettable 2024 with a massive launch, two big content updates plus a stream of new features! However, we know our players are eager to know what is coming in 2025. A free demo of Sker Ritual will be playable on PS4 and Xbox One. Players on these consoles will be able to experience solo play in the Cursed Lands of Lavernock for the first time! They will be up to date with all of Sker Ritual's content including new weapons and weapon skins but please note that your demo progress will not crossover to the full game. Following the demos, Sker Ritual will fully release on PS4 and Xbox One and be crossplay compatible. As we noted in a previous patch, we've been working on base performance optimisations in preparation for the PS4 & Xbox One release. Expect further enhancements to frame-rates, net code and niche bugs in upcoming patches as we near their launch. We are upg…
- 1.2.2 | Bug Fixes & Optimisation - 24 January 2025
This features a series of bug fixes and optimisation updates that are live now on all platforms. If they haven't automatically updated, please close your game and update manually using the dedicated platform service. Sker Ritual Patch v.1.2.2 - 24/01/2025 BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS - Fixed an issue that caused a hidden music objective in "Deadly Lover's Fortress" to get stuck - Fixed an issue in the "Morgue" Menu Background that caused reflections to be white - Fixed an issue in the "The Stranger" Boss fight that caused reflections to be white - Fixed an issue that caused players to be stuck in the boss room after completing the hidden objectives in "House of the Damned" - Additional Optimization to NPC Physics - Additional Optimization to all levels - Major optimization in boot-up times across all platforms - Scaled up the Controller image in Controller Options - Renamed the "Flip Trigge…
- 1.2.1 | NEW SKER PASS + CHRISTMAS UPDATE - 9 December 2024
First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who voted for us in the Horror Game Awards! As promised, we have now turned on the Christmas lights to get you all in the festive spirit but that's not all that we've got in this latest patch. Sker Ritual Patch v.1.2.1 - 05/12/2024 New "Tides of Terror" Sker Pass -7 brand new masks including our most requested theme: the Shark! -5 fun, new voice lines -4 blood-thirsty player icons -2 nautical themed menu backgrounds -Plus new menu music New Christmas Hidden Objective -Experience an all new Christmas themed Hidden Objective in the Deadly Lover's Fortress. Featuring our beloved Christmas lights, lots of gifts and an exclusive Saint Balor decked in a festive outfit. New Music to the Hidden Music Objectives -Including MsLiterate's Cover of Calon Lân originally arranged by Gareth Lumb and performed by Tia Kalmaru -Plus new music from guitarist, comp…
- WE MADE ROUND 2 - VOTE FOR SKER RITUAL - 12 November 2024
Sker Islanders, your votes got Sker Ritual into the Top 30 for the People's Choice Award at the Horror Game Awards. Thank you so much to every single person in the community who voted for Sker Ritual >> How can you vote? Simply by selecting Sker Ritual on THIS form!
- VOTE FOR SKER RITUAL - 31 October 2024
Sker Islanders, we need YOUR VOTE! The voting for the People's Choice Award at the Horror Game Awards has OPENED. Round One will run until Saturday 2 November and it would mean a lot to our team if you voted for Sker Ritual! How can you vote? Simply by selecting Sker Ritual on THIS form! Diolch, thank you! Wales Interactive
- HOTFIX PATCH NOTES | Plus +50% XP Weekend - 18 October 2024
This features a series of hotfix updates that are live now on all platforms. If they haven't automatically updated, please close your game and update manually using the dedicated platform service. Not only that, to celebrate the launch of Tides of Terror, all players can experience +50% more XP this weekend, starting now! Sker Ritual Patch v.1.2.0 - 18/10/2024 - Hotfixes NEWLY ADDED - Added Keyboard & Mouse Support to PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S - Added the hidden objective songs as unlockable Menu Music when completing "House of the Damned", "Tides of Terror" - Added animation to the Wolf Mask DLC BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS - Reduced the cooldown time after melee weapons do damage by 40% - Fixed an issue causing rate of fire modifiers to not only speed up the animation but stop you from attacking again - Fixed an issue causing the ammo capacity increase from "More Gun" to only apply…
- Tides of Terror is OUT NOW - 15 October 2024
Players, prepare yourselves for a brand new Sker Ritual experience! Tides of Terror is OUT NOW across all platforms. What does this new map have in store for you? You might want to check out the trailer below... Not only that, Sker Ritual will be on sale starting 6pm BST with 30% off! DLC will also be on sale! See below for the full patch notes! Sker Ritual Patch v.1.2.0 - 15/10/2024 - NEW MAP: Tides of Terror: Explore the wreckage and infected ruins on Sker Beach. - NEW WEAPON: Maelstrom - NEW PERK: More Gun: Increases weapon slots by 1 and ammo capacity by 5% - Winter Shield: Lowered the amount of damage reduction you receive from 80% to 50% - Ice Elixir: Lowered the amount of damage reduction you receive from in higher ranks from 10% to 5% per rank - Dragon in the "Burning Village" menu background now has improved animations - Fixed an issue causing the Bomb Boost miracle to affect a…
- NEW WEAPON | Maelstrom - 4 October 2024
Introducing Maelstrom, the all new special weapon which will feature in the upcoming Tides of Terror launching October 15th. We look forward to seeing you all set sail into our free content update in less than two weeks time!
- 1.1.2 | NEW WEAPON ADDED - 17 September 2024
Introducing the Auto Blunder, now available in every episode and Lucky! Arm yourself with this automatic shotgun themed on a blunderbuss, supercharge it to Tier 3 and drown your enemies with the mighty Tidebreaker. Alongside our newly added weapon, this patch also includes weapon skins that include a weapon XP grind for every weapon in Sker Ritual, even the special weapons! Once you've collected all the weapon skins you can unlock an ultimate mastery skin. Wait, there's more!? Find out the full patch notes below: Sker Ritual Patch v.1.1.2 - 17/09/2024 NEWLY ADDED - Added a new weapon: Auto Blunder (Tidebreaker when upgraded to Tier 3) - Added Weapon Skins that can be unlocked by levelling up weapons - Added a Field of View slider for Weapons - Added hidden music objectives in the first 4 maps - Updated Boss Music in the first 4 maps - Added "Auto Blunder" to Lucky BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMEN…
