2022's Indie smash hit Cult of the Lamb continues to receive support from developers Massive Monster. Releasing soon, Sins of the Flesh is its 'biggest [update] yet', and set to grace all platforms on January 16, 2024.
The expansion (colloquially known as the 'sex update') promises "quests, features [and] improvements" alongside a "deliciously evil new resource that rewards those leaders prepared to yield to the Sins of the Flesh."
A trailer shared to the Devolver YouTube channel shows off some of the new content, while key features cover everything from new progression systems to a devastating blunderbuss weapon and more. Cult of the Lamb has proven to be a stand-out hit for Devolver, with the game reportedly reaching a million players in its first week alone.
The game's publisher went into more detail in a press release shared by Gematsu.
Sins and Disciples – New progression systems add more depth and complexity to managing the Cult of the Lamb. 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.
Better Cult Life – Shiny poop, baneful brooms, and bigger, better buildings improve busy Cult life. Shiny poops have special effects, like yielding fruitful crops and adding XP to your broom. 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.
Ready, Aim, Fire – Blast heretics away with the new Blunderbuss weapon. When loaded, it fires big damage in close quarters to bring a new combat playstyle for your crusades. If you charge it up even more with a heavy attack, you can aim to snipe enemies from long range.
Outfits, Options, and Offspring! – Each of your cultists can flaunt their Follower fashion at the new Tailor building. Once unlocked, each cultist can wear their own outfit, with 23 different styles to choose from. But your Cult is getting even more unique. When two Followers love each other very much, they might find an egg. Nurture the egg for it to hatch, then care for the offspring until they’re ready to pledge allegiance to your Cult!
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The update earned its nickname after the studio promised to add sex to the game in exchange for 300,000 followers by the end of 2023. At the time of writing, the account now sits at over 580,000 followers, and gamers are finally being paid their dues.