Despite games likeFor HonorandMordhausharing the limelight in terms of medieval, realistic combat games,Chivalrywas the game that put many eyes onto the genre. With the anticipated sequelChivalry 2having launched back in April 2021, it seems developer Torn Banner Studios is looking to keep theChivalryfranchise fresh with new updates dropping for the game. The most recent update forChivalry 2was the “Merry Chivmas” update, which launched in December of 2021 and coincided with the game being free-to-play for a weekend.
After two months no new content being brought toChivalry 2though, now Torn Banner is givingChivalry2players a new reason to strap on some armor and charge into the midst of combat for either theMason or Agatha factions.
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The House Aberfell update brings a hefty amount of new content toChivalry 2. As a multiplayer game,Chivalry 2’supdates mostly add new game modes, weapons, or maps for players to fight over in the strategic and grounded combat the game provides. The first thing detailed in the House Aberfell trailer uploaded to Torn Banner’s YouTube channel is the Aberfell map, which sees players on the Agatha side storm a beachfront in order to take objectives. The objectives in the Aberfell map are new too, with players having to collect peasants and pigs from the Mason settlements.
On top of a new map and objectives to play around, the gameplay shown inChivalry 2’strailer for the House Aberfell update displays a new set of cosmetics entitled the “Highlander Pack.” While this cosmetic set clearly takes inspiration fromtheHighlandermovie, it was also pointed out by fans that much of the “Highlander” cosmetics could be better named in order to fit the Gaelic culture they represent. The “Highlander Sword” for example was one source of complaints, as many believed it should have been named Claymore, which is Gaelic for “great sword.” Names aside, this cosmetic set forChivalry 2gives players the opportunity to adorn themselves with animal heads and furs.
The final detail of theChivalry 2House Aberfell update that was revealed was the fact that it is now available for all owners ofChivalry 2. With a map that shows off a heavy amount of Gaelic inspiration, andtypicalChivalry 2gore on display in the gameplay, the update is likely to bring a fresh amount of content to the medieval combat game.
Chivalry 2is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
