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Pestilence arrives in the world of The Black Death

October 19, 2017 by Andrew Newton

Europe in the 14th century after the Black Death had done its work was a harsh place and the world of The Black Death by Small Impact Games and Green Man Gaming captures the atmosphere perfectly.  The latest update for this medieval survival RPG is Pestilence and allows players to enter Mercia as a plague doctor looking for a cure.  Check out the update trailer below…

In the Pestilence update players will start their journey as a plague doctor travelling through the kingdom of Mercia.  A wealth of new quests will be available from from local villagers to help find a cure to the plague.

An overhaul of many major systems has taken place with this latest update with inventory menus having been tweaked and refined.  Adapting play style has changed as well with players able to choose their skills from a variety of professions.

“This update for The Black Death brings new and exciting opportunities for players to interact with the world of Mercia. By introducing new key features, like the quest system, it will be even easier for players to gain access to farming, house customization, and professions within the game,” says Mitch Small, Founder of Small Impact Games.

Get out into the world and find a cure now with the Pestilence update.

Originally published October 19, 2017. Updated April 16, 2018.

Filed Under: Andrew Newton, News, Trailers, Video Games Tagged With: Green Man Gaming, Small Impact Games, The Black Death

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