Hood: Outlaws And Legends Kicks Off Season 1 With A New Outlaw, Free On Steam This Weekend
Multiplayer heist game Hood: Outlaws and Legends has kicked off its first season on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Dubbed Samhain, Season 1 features major gameplay changes, new maps, and the new sword and magic-wielding outlaw Eidaa.
“As a hybrid character, Eidaa is capable of both dodging and parrying her way to victory. While she effectively keeps up the pressure, she has lower health than the other melee characters, and careful stamina management will be the key to success.
Her abilities include replenishing vital gearboxes to keep her and her allies in top shape and setting a bomb that slows and damages enemies. Her ultimate is a magical shield that can block enemy projectiles, perfect for locking down key sightlines and protecting essential objectives.”
Season 1 also implements a reworked Winch System which changes the current meta by encouraging players to work “quickly and quietly” during the final phase of the heist. “The final fight to the finish will now be score based, with the team requiring a certain amount of completed Notches to win the game,” explains developer Sumo Digital. “Completing the early-game objectives, like pickpocketed the Sheriff, opening the vault, and placing the chest, will grant you a significant head start.”
Three new maps have also been added to the new State Heist co-op mode, including a snow-covered mountain keep, a coastal cliff-protected fortress, and a stronghold located deep in swampy marshlands. In addition to new content, Season 1 also comes with the game’s first battle pass, giving players a chance to earn exclusive weapons, banners, and cosmetics.
Hood: Outlaws and Legends, including the new content, is free-to-play on Steam from now until September 5th. The game is also on sale at 40% off on the platform until September 9th.
