The highly anticipated Victorian survival game, Nightingale, has surprised us with new details. This time, we got a glimpse of some of its features and the massive boss-like beasts they call apex creatures.

We learned about two of the apex creatures, Humbaba and Eoten, which are representations of their respective biomes and their ultimate challenge, as revealed on IGN. Humbaba was the first beast implemented, and it resides in the swamp biome. This is a massive four-legged bat-like enemy who can take a hit. On the other hand, Eoten, a giant tree found in the forest biome, is an even larger and more complex creature. You will be able to force an encounter with these titans by using the “Hunt” major card on a portal. They can also be located in multiplayer Vaults, which are dungeons specifically designed for endgame.

Tin tools like a pickaxe, hunting knife, and spyglass were confirmed. However, what tier material this is we have yet to see.

The spyglass can be utilized to locate enemies from a distance. It allows you to spot the enemies even if they are not in direct view. The pickaxe is not only used for mining or whacking monsters, your equipment has unique magical attacks. The pick can create a small shockwave, and the axe seems to have a blocking ability. It will be interesting to see what the other tools can do and how this will spice up the combat in Nightingale. 

While swimming the player will receive a wet debuff, but if you decide to take a swim in the swamp waters there is also a possibility of catching a disease after staying in there for some time.

The game will launch into early access on the 22nd of February later this year.

What are your thoughts on the apex creatures, do you think they will be a good endgame challenge? Let me know in the comments.