Maps
Sker Ritual maps
Sker Ritual has six maps. Four came out as Early Access episodes. Two were added after the 1.0 release as free updates: House of the Damned and Tides of Terror.
| # | Map | Arrived | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Cursed Lands of Lavernock | 6 Oct 2022 | Episode One, at the start of Early Accessfree |
| 2 | The Ashes of Sker Hotel | 15 Dec 2022 | Episode Two, during Early Accessfree |
| 3 | Sewers of the Dead | 8 Mar 2023 | Episode Three, during Early Accessfree |
| 4 | Deadly Lover's Fortress | 31 May 2023 | Episode Four, the last Early Access episodefree |
| 5 | House of the Damned | 22 Jul 2024 | First free post-launch updatefree |
| 6 | Tides of Terror | 15 Oct 2024 | Free update 1.2.0free |
Map 1 · 6 Oct 2022
The Cursed Lands of Lavernock
The first map, and the one the PS4 and Xbox One demos let you play solo. You face cursed villagers and the island's elite enemies.
- Episode One of the Early Access run
- Playable solo in the PS4 and Xbox One demos
Achievements tied to this map (7): Hard Times at Lavernock, Lavernock Rambler, Maids of Lavernock, Nightmare in the Lands of Lavernock, Ramblings of a Madman, Run Forest! Run!, Hidden achievement
3 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026 · patch 1.3.3
- Steam announcement: Sker Ritual Roadmap (5 Oct 2022)
- Steam announcement: Episode 1 trailer (4 Nov 2022)
- Steam announcement: Sker Ritual 2025 plans (30 Jan 2025)
Map 2 · 15 Dec 2022
The Ashes of Sker Hotel
A return to the ruins of Sker Hotel. The fighting covers the Main Floor and the Basement, and a secret path leads to other parts of the hotel. Tight corridors make it hard to move around.
- Killerwatt enemies can cut the lights every few rounds, forcing a fight in the dark
- Introduces Husks
Achievements tied to this map (7): Hidden achievement, Guest Book, Hotel of Hard Knocks, Inn and Out, Maids of Sker, Nightmare of Sker Hotel, Room Service
1 source · checked 23 Oct 2026 · patch 1.3.3
- Steam announcement: Episode Two out now (15 Dec 2022)
Map 3 · 8 Mar 2023
Sewers of the Dead
Sker Island's underground lair and the home of The Stranger, whose rat swarms attack alongside the Quiet Ones.
- Home of The Stranger
- Introduces the Guto (a fast, erratic dasher) and the Demon Hag (teleports and fires eye beams)
Achievements tied to this map (7): Book of the Dead, Hardcore Sewer Rat, Maids of the Dead, Rat Race, Sewer Rat, Sewers of Nightmare, Hidden achievement
1 source · checked 23 Oct 2026 · patch 1.3.3
- Steam announcement: Episode Three out now (8 Mar 2023)
Map 4 · 31 May 2023
Deadly Lover's Fortress
A decaying fortress where you set out to stop Elisabeth. Three story missions lead up to the finale.
- Three-boss finale: Isaac, Abraham and The Stranger
- Introduces the Balor elite (a hammer knight) and the Knights of Sker
Achievements tied to this map (7): Deadly Lover's Nightmare, Dungeon Crawler, Hard to Love, Love Letters, Maids of the Fortress, One Night Stand, Hidden achievement
1 source · checked 23 Oct 2026 · patch 1.3.3
- Steam announcement: Episode Four out now (31 May 2023)
Map 5 · 22 Jul 2024
House of the Damned
The first map added after the 1.0 release, launched on every platform at once.
- Part of the free post-launch roadmap
- Has a hidden music objective; the boss fight changes if you engage it after completing that objective (July 2024 hotfix)
Achievements tied to this map (3): Hidden achievement, House of Nightmares, Hidden achievement
3 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026 · patch 1.3.3
- Steam announcement: House of the Damned out now (22 Jul 2024)
- Steam announcement: post-launch roadmap (2 May 2024)
- Steam announcement: hotfix notes, new mask and bug fixes (27 Jul 2024)
Map 6 · 15 Oct 2024
Tides of Terror
The wreckage and infected ruins of Sker Beach.
- Arrived alongside the Maelstrom weapon and the More Gun perk
- Released as a free update on all platforms
Achievements tied to this map (1): Hidden achievement
2 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026 · patch 1.3.3
- Steam announcement: Tides of Terror out now (1.2.0 notes) (15 Oct 2024)
- Steam announcement: post-launch roadmap (2 May 2024)
Walkthroughs, hidden objectives and easter-egg steps for each map will be added once they have been checked in the current build. Until then this page lists only what the official announcements say.
Questions people ask
How many maps are in Sker Ritual?
Six. Four arrived as Early Access episodes between October 2022 and May 2023. House of the Damned (July 2024) and Tides of Terror (October 2024) followed as free updates.
What is the first map in Sker Ritual?
The Cursed Lands of Lavernock. It was Episode One at the start of Early Access, and it is the map in the PS4 and Xbox One demos.
Are the Sker Ritual DLC maps paid?
No. Both post-launch maps were free updates; Wales Interactive said the only paid items on its post-launch roadmap were cosmetic DLC. See editions and DLC.