When they arrive, do not panic — don’t even breathe.

Based on the haunting true story of Elizabeth Williams, you play as Thomas Evans, a musician who is thrust into a terrifying battle to save the woman he loves. Set in 1898 in and around Sker House, a real dwelling which still stands to this day and is said to be one the most haunted in Britain.

Expect a story of forbidden love within a family empire driven by torture, slavery, piracy and a supernatural mystery that suffocates the grounds of Sker House.

Featuring realistic 4k visuals with gameplay focused on stealth, exploration and no-weapon survival tactics. Experience a multiple thread narrative where your decisions matter, unlocking different story paths and multiple endings.

A 3D sound based AI system is the core survival gameplay mechanic. Hide, run, creep, trap and distract are just some of the basic techniques you need to master to survive enemies with super hearing.

Objects can be picked up and used as traps with various levels of sound. As you progress, enemies become more difficult to avoid, to the point where standing still and holding your breath is the only option!

Time it correctly and you’re safe, for now. Run out of breath and — suffer.

Wales Interactive is pleased to announce that an abundance of first-person Challenge Modes will become available to console owners of unnerving survival horror game, Maid of Sker.

The new modes showcase a brand-new set of game mechanics, with the introduction of first-person shooting amongst some new and familiar enemies from Sker Hotel — each buffed with their own unique powerful abilities.

The FPS Challenge Modes are available as a free update on May 26, on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

Here’s a breakdown of the new content and features available on consoles:

• Game modes: The Long Night, Axe of Kindness, Nightmare at the Hotel, In Darkness
• Weapons: Felling axe, .357 Magnum, sawn-off double-barrelled shotgun, bolt-action infantry rifle
• Enemies: Six enemies patrolling Sker Hotel, some new, some familiar, all with unique powerful abilities
• Achievements: 10 new Achievements/Trophies added
• Additional: Support added for PlayStation DualSense Controller
  

• The Long Night
  • Escape the terror of Sker Hotel
  • An array of weapons at your disposal, featuring a felling axe, .357 Magnum, sawn-off double-barrelled shotgun, and a bolt-action infantry rifle
  • Lives are limited, you get three chances only
    
• Axe of Kindness
  • Get up close and personal with your felling axe!
  • A life-saver, receive full health on respawn
  • Lives are limited, you get three chances only
    
• Nightmare at the Hotel
  • A full array of weapons at your disposal
  • Enemies are much stronger and harder to take down
  • Take no chances, respawns are unavailable
  • An extreme challenge!
    
• In Darkness
  • A full array of weapons, and a flashlight, at your disposal
  • Darkness prevails and health doesn't restore
  • Lives are limited, you get three chances only

A slew of technical enhancements will also be available on PC and consoles; here’s a breakdown:

PlayStation 5

• FPS Challenge Modes
• 4K 30 FPS & 1440p 60 FPS modes (Fidelity/Performance)
• DualSense haptic feedback. Better footsteps, gunshots, bumping into things, healing etc.
• DualSense Adaptive Triggers. Used on different guns, including phonic modulators.
• Has different strengths, how hard it is, when it releases etc.
• Improved texture resolution
• Quicker loading times. 1s on PS5, was 10-15 seconds on PS4 and 3-4s on PS5 with backward compatibility

Xbox Series X|S

• FPS Challenge Modes
• XSX - 4K 30 FPS & 1440p 60 FPS modes (Fidelity/Performance)
• XSS - 1080p 30fps
• Improved texture resolution
• Quicker loading times

PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

• FPS Challenge Modes

Windows 10 PC

• New release on Microsoft Store
• Uncapped FPS and resolution
• Supports Xbox Play Anywhere

Features

• 3D sound-based AI system as the core survival mechanic.
• A chilling story inspired by Welsh folklore fusing psychological, gothic and British horror.
• Realistic visuals featuring 4k uncapped on PC and enhancements on PS4 Pro and Xbox One X.
• Re-imagining of famous Welsh hymns Calon Lân (A Pure Heart), Suo-Gân (Welsh Lullaby) and Ar Hyd Y Nos (All Through the Night) from the spine-chilling voice of Tia Kalmaru.

Currently available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4 and Xbox One, Maid Of Sker is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 26, 2021.