Exploring Multiplayer and Modding in Slender: The Arrival's Anniversary Update
Discover how multiplayer and modding take center stage in the 10th-anniversary update of Slender: The Arrival Unveiling the details in a Game Rant interview, a Blue Isles Studio dev shares insights into the thrilling multiplayer experience and the endless possibilities of creating new Slender Man stories through modding
Highlights
Slender: The Arrival's 10th-anniversary update brings multiplayer and modding, giving players the ability to create their own Slender Man stories and play with friends.
The inclusion of multiplayer enhances the immersive sandbox experience in the world of Slender Man, going beyond its original single-player format. With the introduction of modding, players can now share and participate in customized scenarios, as the mod editor offers a range of tools to create unique maps, game modes, skins, and much more.
Experience the eerie presence of the famed Slender Man as the spine-chilling game, Slender: The Arrival, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a captivating update. With enhanced graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5.2, players can once again immerse themselves in the haunting 2013 storyline. In a thrilling first, gamers can now also team up with a friend for a truly terrifying co-op multiplayer experience within the world of Slender: The Arrival.
Furthermore, as part of the milestone update, players are granted the ability to delve into the creative realm of modding, allowing them to craft and share their own unique Slender Man tales. Prior to the release of the update, our website had the opportunity to interview Brenden Frank, Co-Founder and Technical Director of Blue Isle Studios, to discuss the introduction of multiplayer, modding, and their integration into this psychological horror masterpiece.
How Multiplayer Works In Slender: The Arrival Anniversary Update
The anniversary update for Slender: The Arrival introduces multiplayer co-op for up to four players, with plans for crossplay support. Frank, from the Studio, explained that they wanted to bring multiplayer to the game to allow fans to unleash their creativity in a Slender sandbox. With a dedicated fanbase over the past 10 years, they wanted to provide an officially sanctioned space for players to create within the Slender Man mythos. While the game was initially single-player, they made sure to include multiplayer functionality in the creation sandbox. Leading the way, they developed their own multiplayer mode.
When considering the influence of multiple players on the Slender Man's AI, Frank acknowledged the potential for the single-player AI to adapt within a multiplayer setting. However, he also noted that the gameplay is still in its early stages, and it's possible that the initial multiplayer mode will not heavily rely on Slender Man's AI. Despite potential adjustments in the AI's behavior with additional players, the experience of being frightened together can still be enjoyed. Moreover, this provides an opportunity for the developers to expand the capabilities of Slender Man's video game AI even further, should they choose to pursue it alongside their planned future DLCs.
Modding To Make New Slender Man Stories In Slender: The Arrival Update
The arrival of modding in Slender: The Arrival also allows players to share their custom game mod crossplay scenarios with others. This gives players the opportunity to create their own Slender Man stories for others to enjoy on any compatible platform. Frank further explained the workings of Slender: The Arrival's creative video game mod kit, providing insights for those interested in trying it out.
A modder can easily access our editor through the Epic game store to create their desired modifications such as maps, modes, skins, and more. With our convenient upload tool, they can seamlessly share their mods on Curseforge, and our cloud cooker ensures compatibility across all platforms. Players can then synchronize their published mods with the game's mod editor to enjoy them during gameplay.
The addition of multiplayer and modding to Slender: The Arrival is sure to stir excitement within the community. It will be fascinating to witness their reactions and see the innovative scenarios they come up with. Moreover, the anticipated comeback of Slender: The Arrival promises even more with upcoming DLC and potentially new revelations in the Slender Man lore.
Slender: The Arrival is now available on Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. The 10th Anniversary update of Slender: The Arrival is now accessible on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
