We Happy Few might just be one of the most disturbing games to come out this year. Not because of violence, gore, nudity or such things. But because the game is wrapped around a society that takes drugs to be happy, so much so that they actually see things differently because of these drugs. And those who don’t take the drugs like they’re supposed to get taken. Which, naturally, is what your main character does, and it’s up to you to escape this nightmare world of sorts.
The game is set to come out in just under a week, and as such, developer Compulsion Games are revealing more about the content of the title. Including a free update that’ll bring a new mode:
“This free update will add an infinite mode, set in a world that you can customize as you wish (larger, smaller, more dangerous, less food, more Wellies, etc),” Compulsion Games explained. You will be able to customize some of the rules of the game, including choosing to play as a Wellie (Wellie Mode!). This mode will bring back the systemic, sandbox world showcased in the early days of We Happy Few.”
After that though, if players want to dive even more into the game, they can choose to get the DLC via the Season Pass. There will be three instances of this pass, and the team explained what each of these hold:
Roger & James in: They Came From Below!
“Precocious Roger and Impetuous James set off in search of adventure and love, only to uncover bizarre technology and a terrifying new threat. All is not as it seems. Or is it exactly as it seems?”
Lightbearer
“Heartthrob, artist, and personal trainwreck, Nick Lightbearer is Wellington Wells’ most celebrated rock star—but what truly makes him tick? Tune in to Uncle Jack’s late show to find out.”
We All Fall Down
“Much like any well-worn happy mask, all societies develop cracks in their veneer. But that doesn’t mean you should go digging up dirt from the past. Right? *pops a Joy pill* Right!”
We Happy Few arrives August 10th.
