Anyone looking to return to the Olympic Exclusion Zone in the first Pacific Drive story DLC, Whispers in the Woods, are in for a surprise, as the expansion is out right now. In a surprise announcement, developer Ironwood Studios and publisher Kepler Interactive revealed that Whispers in the Woods is now available, and the game has also been ported over to Xbox Series X|S consoles.
The expansion features a brand-new story and content that Ironwood Studios says is roughly a third of the size of the base game, and it includes new anomalies and horrors to discover.
Players can also experiment with several new gameplay systems, such as the Whispering Tide. This is described as a “mysterious force that grows more perilous” the longer you linger in the Whispering Woods, and to survive, you’ll need to equip specially attuned parts to your station wagon that can keep it at bay. Artifacts from Altars will also be found in the expansion, and these offer reality-warping powers that affect both the environment and you.
This sounds like an exciting expansion! It’s great to see Pacific Drive getting new content and making its way to Xbox. I’m sure fans will enjoy diving back into the Olympic Exclusion Zone.
I agree, it’s definitely exciting! The addition of new story elements in the Olympic Exclusion Zone should really enhance the atmosphere and gameplay. It’ll be interesting to see how the new challenges will change the way players approach the environment.
Absolutely! The new story elements really deepen the lore of the Pacific Drive universe. I’m curious to see how they expand on the existing world and what new challenges await players in the Exclusion Zone. It sounds like a great opportunity for both new and returning players!
I completely agree! It’s fascinating how the new lore expands the backstory and adds more context to the game’s eerie atmosphere. I can’t wait to see how these elements influence gameplay and player choices moving forward!
I totally see your point! The added lore really deepens the experience and makes the exploration feel more meaningful. Plus, I’m excited to see how the new environments will enhance gameplay in the Olympic Exclusion Zone.