The highly anticipated Sins of the Flesh update for Cult of the Lamb hits PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, on January 16.
Developer Massive Monster revealed the release date alongside the contents of Sins of the Flesh, which includes the culmination of a long-running fan campaign for what was dubbed the "sex update".
Things don't get explicit as in the likes of Balder's Gate 3, however, which was described as "big budget horny" by a developer, but takes more of a Pokémon approach. "When two Followers love each other very much, they might find an egg," Massive Monster said. "Nurture the egg for it to hatch, then care for the offspring until they're ready to pledge allegiance to your Cult."
Sins of the Flesh also adds a new progression system which promises "more depth and complexity". "By following the sinful path, your followers will delight in gluttonous rituals, vain buildings and wrathful doctrines. Invite your most loyal Followers to the inner circle of Disciples, a revamped levelling system of Follower progression."
Shiny poop, baneful brooms, and bigger, better buildings should also improve things for players. "Shiny poops have special effects, like yielding fruitful crops and adding experience to your broom," Massive Monster said.
"Levelling up your broom will make chores faster and more effective. To improve automation, there’s also a new tier for the Janitor Station and the Storage Structures so your Followers will take better care of themselves." The Blunderbuss weapon, which fires big damage in the short range or snipes enemies from afar when charged, will also be added.
Massive Monster has joked about adding a "sex update" to Cult of the Lamb for a long time, and after overwhelming interest from fans, finally said it would do it if 300,000 people followed its X/Twitter account. Fans hit this number and then some immediately, of course, leading to the inclusion in Sins of the Flesh.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.
