Splendid Junji Ito-inspired RPG World of Horror is now 20% more horrible, thanks to a free PC update with extra gods, locations, and wounds
The Junji Ito-inspired horror RPG World of Horror has received a major free update, As Below So Above, adding new gods, locations, and injuries alongside quality-of-life improvements.
The free update, titled As Below So Above, introduces two new Old Godly invasions, including one where four cults summon their abominations simultaneously, reshaping the town and altering weather patterns. The update also expands the game with additional enemies, mysteries, characters, items, spells, curses, and injuries, alongside numerous quality-of-life features and bug fixes. Developers panstasz and publishers Ysbryd describe this as the game's largest update yet, increasing its size by 20% and introducing new mechanics such as a reworked conversation system and Scenario Mode. The update includes three new protagonists—Kiriko, Satoshi, and Makoto—along with 10 new allies, a new location (the Mountains), 60 extra events, 19 enemies, three challenges, and 30 items.
The update introduces two never-before-seen manifestations of the Old Gods: IKT-YOSIS, THE FIRST NIGHTMARE, which sleeps beneath the mountains and alters the world with each ritual, and THE WAR FOR SHIOKAWA, where four cults summon their masters simultaneously to plunge the town into evil. Players must monitor weather forecasts to anticipate changes caused by IKT-YOSIS’s influence, adding a new layer of strategy to the game. The Scenario Mode debuts with a self-contained story, Worldlets of Horror, featuring a hunt for three lost students in the woods with multiple endings.
The update also overhauls the conversation system, which now randomly triggers during investigations, and introduces a new modding system that remains backwards compatible with all existing 1.0 mods. The Mountains location expands the game’s explorable areas, while the addition of 60 new events, 19 enemies, three challenges, and 30 items significantly enriches gameplay. The update’s focus on both new content and technical improvements reflects the developers’ commitment to refining the player experience.
World of Horror’s free update maintains the game’s signature Junji Ito-inspired horror aesthetic while introducing fresh challenges and quality-of-life enhancements. The update’s emphasis on expanding the game’s lore, mechanics, and accessibility underscores its ambition to deepen the player’s engagement with the world. Players can now explore new narratives, allies, and locations without disrupting existing modding support, ensuring a seamless integration of new and old content.