Werewolf: The Apocalypse — RETALIATION is a World of Darkness violent dungeon-crawler, created by the team behind Vampire: The Masquerade — CHAPTERS. For 1 to 4 players, RETALIATION takes place in Yosemite Valley, following a deadly battle that left your pack all but decimated. With only a full lunar cycle to recover, rebuild your Caern, and prepare for your final revenge against Wyrm entities, your choices will weigh heavily upon the fate of your characters. The game includes customizable characters, immersive branching scenarios, intense combats, mesmerizing investigations, beautiful minis, and a deep role-playing experience.
At its core, Werewolf: The Apocalypse – RETALIATION blends the tactical intensity of a dungeon crawler with the depth and freedom of a roleplaying game. Across a sprawling narrative campaign, players explore richly detailed locations, face dangerous enemies and make meaningful decisions that shape the course of the story. Each scenario is accompanied by its own booklet, featuring branching paths, narrative events, discoveries and consequences that carry forward throughout the campaign. The choices you make, the allies you trust and the threats you confront will influence not only how you overcome challenges, but also how your pack evolves and how the fate of the world unfolds around you.
RETALIATION features a completely redesigned combat system built to deliver faster, deeper and more dynamic encounters. Throughout the campaign, your pack will face a wide variety of enemies, from disposable minions and heavily armed operatives to elite leaders and powerful bosses with unique mechanics that fundamentally change the way battles unfold. Every encounter presents its own tactical puzzle, requiring careful positioning, resource management, coordination and adaptation. Whether you’re tearing through lesser foes in a frenzy of claws and rage or confronting a formidable adversary with specialized abilities, combat remains challenging, strategic and highly rewarding. The result is a true dungeon crawler experience where every fight feels distinct and every victory must be earned.
The world of Werewolf: The Apocalypse – RETALIATION comes to life through a collection of highly detailed miniatures. Each playable hero is represented across their different shapeshifting forms, allowing players to visually follow their transformation from human to the terrifying war forms of the Garou. Additional miniature packs introduce a variety of enemies, unique adversaries and imposing bosses, bringing key moments of the campaign directly to the tabletop. Sculpted by renowned artists and crafted with exceptional attention to detail, these miniatures capture the raw power of the World of Darkness, making every encounter feel more immersive and memorable.
