Sker Ritual is a co-op wave shooter first and foremost but it will feature in-game challenges, tasks, and some soon-to-be-revealed events, which will reward you with story content (as well as unlockable content). The choice is yours, play solo if you're brave enough or grab up to 4 players to tackle the onslaught of Quiet men together.

Set shortly after the events of Maid of Sker, Sker Ritual takes place in the early-1900s with a little more of a steampunk influence. There is action, adventure, survival horror, mystery, and a little gothic science fiction. Sker Hotel has moved on a little since you last saw it, it's now in the 20th Century and has a few surprises still to come.

The Quiet Ones have returned, only now they seem a little more... undead. Maid of Sker fans might also recognise a new and improved Blazeslinger, Banshee, Mariner and Phantom. These juggernauts are tough to take down and each have a unique set of abilities that will force you to change-up your playstyle, change your location, or enlist the help of your teammates! Old enemies aren't the only ones to curse the lands of Sker, there will be more new faces — even some without faces.

Sker Hotel has moved on a little since you last saw it, it's now in the 20th Century and has a few surprises still to come. We are working hard to bring you an exciting, high-quality, multiplayer experience and we can’t wait to connect with new and existing fans.

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The Cursed Lands of Lavernock

In "The Cursed Lands of Lavernock", players will be exploring a new area of Sker Island taking on waves of the "Quiet Ones". From a small fishing village to a secret underground Laboratory, players will have to use their wits to survive the onslaught and complete their mission across an abandoned Cathedral and areas reminiscent of Sker Hotel.

The long since Abandoned Cathedral now lays host to ritualistic effigies, with plenty of hidden passages for the Quiet Ones to hunt from.

The Underground Living Quarters holds many secrets, twisting and turning, with areas easily overwhelmed if you’re not careful.

The Ancient Farmland is the perfect place for a respite, or an ambush, watch out for the remains of the Quiet Ones previous victims, you can’t save them now.

The Mysterious Chamber holds the unknown behind its doors, only the brave can discover. In Sker Ritual, players will come up against the turned residents of Sker Island. These new "Quiet Ones" pose no real threat to the players but make sure to keep their numbers low or otherwise they will overwhelm you and cause a lot of trouble.

But be careful some are bigger and badder than ever! The Blazeslinger, Banshee, Mariner, and Phantom are familiar faces and if you’ve played Maid of Sker Challenge mode, you know not to get too close and personal to these elite Quiet Ones.

• The Blazeslinger is a little hot-headed, capable of fire attacks at range, but the enemy of my enemy is my friend, wear him down and he might be your best friend.
• Disorientating with her sonic screams, The Banshee has the ability to seemingly appear out of thin air, right behind you.
• Lost to the depths, The Mariner somehow now returned and vengeful, his helmet is his power with laser precision you need to stay out of his line of “sight”
• Evening the playing field, he can’t see you and you can’t see him, The Phantom, aim carefully or you might just miss him but he will find you.

Weapons and Upgrades

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the show!

Introducing the maniacal, the mechanical, the malevolent, The Magnificent Munitions at The Laughing Policeman!

Get your guns, ammo, and more at The Laughing Policeman’s booth at various locations in the world.

The Laughing Policemen has an arsenal filled with weapons of the highest calibre perfect for battling your way through the Quiet Ones with or without your friends.

Some of the base weapons at The Laughing Policeman’s Magnificent Munitions include a wide variety of weapons, including assault rifles, single or double-barrel shotguns, pistols and revolvers, hunting rifles and more! Choose wisely you can only hold two weapons at a time!

Short on ammo? Stock up at his Ammo Blammo machines and never get caught short between the waves of Quiet Ones.

Be sure to be on the lookout for The Laughing Policeman’s Super Charger , but remember it’s location, there’s only one in "The Cursed Lands of Lavernock". At The Laughing Policeman’s Super Charger , you can upgrade any weapon in your inventory, but for a price...

A dev team favorite weapon is the double-barrelled shotgun, it’s great for getting up close and personal with the Quiet Ones and causing an absolute bloodbath. Just a regular old shotgun? Well yes, until it meets The Laughing Policeman’s Super Charger! You’ll be able to upgrade your favourite as long as you can pay the fee...

Each upgrade gives the shotgun that extra oomph with enhanced properties with a particular playstyle in-mind which is needed when you get further into the onslaught of waves or the show will end mid-act.

Sker Ritual is coming to PC (Steam) in summer 2022, followed by PS5/Xbox Series X|S versions later in 2022.