Deathloop has finally come to Xbox, alongside an update to the game on all platforms that includes new weapons, new trinkets, and even a new extended ending. But if you're just starting out, don't worry about all that now. What you should be focused on is taking in a few Deathloop tips. Arkane games are known for their puzzle-like level design and open-ended mission structure. That's truer than ever here, which means there are definitely better or worse ways to handle any situation. Use our Deathloop tips to hit the ground running as Colt--granted he does vomit right when the game begins, but you'll bee feeling better soon with these helpful hints.
Deathloop takes a while to really let you loose on the island of Blackreef, slowly introducing you to all its mechanics as it ferries you between its four main districts. At each stop you're reminded that you will have plenty of time to return to these areas, and not to stress about seeing everything right now. You should heed this advice, especially since you won't be able to keep anything you find.
One of the last lessons that Deathloop teaches you is about Residiuum, which gives you the ability to infuse weapons, character perks (called trinkets), and slabs (Deathloop's name for its supernatural powers) and keep them between runs. This comes right before you're given the freedom to chart your own path through Deathloop, and right before a fresh loop starts. Nothing you gather before this point is kept, so any hours you might have spent scouring each district beforehand will be wasted.
Yes, you might have built a good mental map of each district ahead of time, but you'll soon realize that the introduction of all the Visionaries--Deathloop's eight bosses--change everything
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