Spike Chunsoft have recently announced that the rouge-like RPG Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island will has received a free content update on the Nintendo Switch, with it bringing new Sacred Tree Dungeons, a Dojo Challenge, and a new form.
New Sacred Tree Dungeons:
The Sacred Tree, located in the starting town of Shukuba Beach, holds difficult dungeons with special rules. Select from different modes for a more challenging adventure. The different modes available include:
Normal Trial: Replay the dungeons of the main game with the same rules while also being able to change your playable character. For dungeons that had a boss battle at the end, you can now challenge them again.
Time Trial: Race to the finish and strive to complete the dungeon in as little time as possible.
Turn Trial: Master efficiency by completing the dungeon in as few turns as possible.
Countdown Trial: Aim to complete the dungeon with a time limit on every turn and the dungeon as a whole.
Challenge Trial: Set your own personal restrictions to truly challenge yourself, such as completing the dungeon without using certain items or collapsing.
Play using “Kokatsu Shiren”:
The Kokatsu Shiren form from the main game can now be selected as a playable character in the Sacred Tree trials. Previously, Kokatsu Shiren could only be used in the Cavern of Suiryu dungeon, but will now also be available in other dungeons. It is worth noting that Kokatsu Shiren form can be used in the Sacred Tree trials only after clearing the Cavern of Suiryu dungeon.
Dojo Challenge Mode:
Dojo Challenge Mode has been added to the Monster Dojo. Enjoy mini-stages where you can learn the characteristics of each monster.
Improved Storehouse:
The capacity of the Item Holder Storehouse, where you can deposit items and weapons found in the dungeon, will expand from 180 items to 960 items.
In addition to this content update Spike Chunsoft have also confirmed that a second content update will be coming out later in 2024, with this update introducing even more new content and functional improvements. In the meantime Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island is available for the Nintendo Switch.
