Pacific Drive DLC Whispers in the Woods announced for later this year

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This year, Ironwood Studios, known for the underappreciated indie hit Pacific Drive from last year, have announced plans for new downloadable content (DLC) to be released later on. The announcement was made in a chilling, mysterious trailer posted on their YouTube channel. It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time Ironwood Studios has offered updates for Pacific Drive since its launch; earlier in the year, there was a significant free update. Despite Pacific Drive not being a live-service game, it’s exciting to see the developers continuously offering updates for their fans. Although the trailer is about three minutes long, it doesn’t provide specific details about the DLC, instead, it primarily builds anticipation and enhances the game’s eerie cosmic horror atmosphere. Fortunately, the Steam page for “Whispers in the Woods” provides more information on the content of the upcoming DLC.

Pacific Drive: Whispers in the Woods DLC planned for later this year

As per the Steam description for “Pacific Drive: Whispers in the Woods,” the upcoming DLC will allow players to revisit the enigmatic Zone and observe the emergence of a fanatical cult fixated on Anomalies… in an alarming new expansion. If you’re not familiar with Pacific Drive, you assume the role of a protagonist trapped within a fortified zone teeming with inexplicable occurrences and aggressive anomalies. Your only tools are a vehicle and whatever supplies you can cram into its trunk. Venture out on missions into the Zone to gather resources, make impromptu repairs to your car, and stay clear of danger in this distinctive blend of simulator and survival horror gameplay that sets it apart from other games available today.

It’s great news if you haven’t played “Pacific Drive” yet! Luckily, you don’t need to complete the main game to enjoy this DLC. Instead, it opens up a fresh section of the Olympic Exclusion Zone to delve into from the early stages of the game. This expansion isn’t just a small addition; “Whispers in the Woods” is anticipated to offer around 8 to 12 hours of gaming time. Moreover, “Pacific Drive” itself is expected to have at least 20 hours of gameplay.

In the main game, your interaction with other humans is limited to radio communications. Preliminarily, the trailer’s conclusion hints that the game Whispers in the Woods might showcase exceptional voice acting for a new character, who seems to lean more towards an antagonist role rather than being an ally.

The expansion titled “Whispers in the Woods” is expected to introduce a new element called Artifacts, which seem to be linked with a new fanatical faction. According to the Steam page, possessing these Artifacts will heighten the challenges you and your vehicle will encounter, yet they are vital for your survival. It appears that this DLC will further enhance the strong foundation of Pacific Drive. What risks are you prepared to undertake for potential rewards?

Based on today’s announcement, we don’t have an official release date for the new DLC yet. However, hints from the trailer suggest that it might be released in 2025, as there are only a few months left in this year. So, it seems like “Whispers in the Woods” will be coming out soon.

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2025-09-10 03:02