Ultrakill’s Hellish Eighth Layer, “Fraud,” Arrives Next Week in Early Access

New Blood Interactive has announced that the highly anticipated eighth layer of Hell in Ultrakill, titled “Fraud,” will finally drop in early access next week. Originally slated for a late 2025 release, the update experienced a minor last-minute delay, but fans won’t have to wait much longer. New Blood’s cryptic message to fans—”Skip school. Call out sick from work. It’s finally happening. And we’re not lying.”—suggests the update is imminent and worth clearing your schedule for.

A New Hellish Playground Awaits

One of Ultrakill’s most captivating features is its unique art style for each layer of Hell. From the dreamy metropolis of Lust to the Jabu Jabu’s Belly-inspired Gluttony and the freaky golden desert of Greed, each layer offers a distinct visual and gameplay experience. Fraud promises to be no exception, with its theme centered around illusion, funhouse tricks, and physics-defying spaces that only a game like Ultrakill could pull off.

The trailer for Fraud showcases a world filled with mind-bending architecture, shifting perspectives, and environments that seem to defy the laws of reality. It’s a playground for speedrunners and a nightmare for anyone who gets motion sickness. The layer’s design is a testament to Ultrakill’s ability to push the boundaries of what an FPS can be, blending fast-paced combat with surreal, almost psychedelic environments.

New Blood’s Triple Threat

Ultrakill is part of New Blood Interactive’s trio of early access projects, alongside Gloomwood and Fallen Aces. Each game has been simmering like a fine gumbo, with long development cycles that have only heightened anticipation. Ultrakill, in particular, has been a standout, with each update unveiling new layers of depth and complexity that keep fans hooked.

Gloomwood’s recent research update, which introduces a monster transformation serum system, is a prime example of New Blood’s ambition. The update transforms the game from a Thief-inspired stealth experience into something akin to Dishonored with mutations, allowing players to inject dissected monster juice into themselves to gain new powers. It’s a bold move that has fans excited for what’s next.

The Road to 1.0

With Fraud’s release, Ultrakill will be one step closer to its full 1.0 launch. Only one more layer, Treachery, remains after Fraud. For those who haven’t yet experienced Ultrakill, now might be the perfect time to jump in. The game is already a great value at $25, but New Blood’s customary anniversary sale, running from February 23 through March 2, will coincide with Fraud’s launch, offering a prime opportunity to snag the game at a discount.

A Year of Exciting Releases

New Blood isn’t stopping with Ultrakill. The studio is also set to release Dungeons of Dusk, a grid-based, Grimrock-style spinoff of Dusk, sometime this year. This smaller project adds to the studio’s growing portfolio of innovative and ambitious games, further cementing New Blood’s reputation as a developer that isn’t afraid to take risks.

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Ultrakill’s Fraud layer is shaping up to be another masterpiece in New Blood’s lineup, and fans are eagerly counting down the days until they can dive back into the hellish chaos. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer, Fraud promises to deliver an experience that’s as thrilling as it is visually stunning. Don’t miss out—clear your schedule and get ready to embrace the madness.

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