Echonok Update Is Now Live In Torchlight 3 Featuring The Third And Final Story Act
As promised, Echtra Games has just rolled out the massive Torchlight 3 “Echonok” update that features the third and final act in the game’s storyline. Act 3 is set in the Echonok Mountains where players will get to explore abandoned Dwarven structures guarded by automatons and the bird-like Voltura.
“The dusty halls of the industrious dwarves echo with the shrieks of the voltura and clank of the automatons. This abandoned ruin is where the final act of Torchlight 3 takes place. Long-abandoned machinery and watchful clockwork creations are being looted by the avian voltura, who are allied with Mother and the netherim. Blast, break, crush and crash your way through monsters, traps, champions, and bosses as you complete the Torchlight 3 storyline.”
The update also introduces the new Contracts and Fame system which allows players to unlock a variety of loot by using Fame that can be earned by completing quests and defeating Legendary monsters and bosses. Unlockable loot includes pets, recipes, resources, fort decorations, additional stash tabs, and extra character slots, and more.
In addition, Echonok also revamps the Lifebound mechanic which is now an opt-in feature. Instead of monsters randomly dropping Lifebound gear that disappear when you die, players can now choose to make any piece of gear Lifebound by using the new Scroll of Lifebound consumable item. The scroll increased a chosen item’s stats by 20% and can be looted from Legendary monsters and Mapworks Portal bosses starting at level 7. Scrolls also have a rare chance of dropping from monsters and chests.
The update also brings with it a number of adjustments to Relic weapons, generally making them stronger across the board. You’ll find the full list of changes on the Torchlight 3 Steam Community page. You’ll also find the official update trailer below.
