Co-op horror FPS · Sker Island · Est. 1914
Sker Ritual
Co-op FPS Guide
Last verified: 2026-10-24 · Independent fan resource
Six cursed maps. Four survivors. One island that wants you dead. This field guide covers every map, Miracle, weapon, and store page, with prices and player counts checked on 24 October 2026.
Learn the maps. Plan the ritual.
Field note · Lavernock · Read the lore
What is Sker Ritual?
Sker Ritual is a round-based zombie FPS for one to four players, developed by Wales Interactive and published by Skybound Games. It is a spin-off of Maid of Sker, not a direct sequel. There is no official playable browser version: use the official store links to download it.
| Platform family | Available systems | Multiplayer details |
|---|---|---|
| PC | Steam and Epic Games Store | Crossplay and party codes |
| PlayStation | PS5 and PS4 | Check generation-specific crossplay restrictions |
| Xbox | Series X|S and Xbox One | No local split-screen |
Start with the six-map index, then follow the linked objectives and Easter eggs. For the current edition names and what DLC includes, use the editions guide.
Players and updates
SteamCharts recorded 89 Steam players at 2026-10-24 07:25:29 UTC, with a 24-hour peak of 102. These are dated Steam-only snapshots, not a live all-platform counter. See the player-count evidence and official update timeline. Sker: The Bleeding Veil is a separate announced project, not a downloadable Sker Ritual map.
Explore all six maps
Objectives, boss route, and Easter eggs
Objectives, boss route, and Easter eggs
Objectives, boss route, and Easter eggs
Objectives, boss route, and Easter eggs
Objectives, boss route, and Easter eggs
Objectives, boss route, and Easter eggs
From the codex
Official launch trailer
Start here
Field notes for 2026
Order, bosses, and which ones are free updates.
Edition names are not the Nightmare difficulty.
PC, PS5, PS4, and Xbox. No split-screen.
Steam numbers from 24 Oct 2026, with context.
Metacritic 55, OpenCritic 72, Steam 84%.
Fifteen notes for the Epic giveaway crowd.
Sker Ritual questions
What is Sker Ritual?
A round-based co-op zombie FPS developed by Wales Interactive. Skybound Games has published it since June 2026. It is a spin-off of Maid of Sker set after that game’s evil ending, not a direct sequel.
Is Sker Ritual free?
It is free to claim on Epic until 29 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC (11:00 EDT), and a claimed copy stays in your library. On 24 October, US Steam and PlayStation showed $6.79 and Xbox $6.59, against $19.99 list prices. The Steam sale ends 5 November; the Xbox end time was not independently verified.
Can you play Sker Ritual solo?
Yes. Matches support 1 to 4 players online. There is no local split-screen. A developer reply on Steam says solo can be played offline.
How many maps are in Sker Ritual?
Six: Cursed Lands of Lavernock, The Ashes of Sker Hotel, Sewers of the Dead, Deadly Lover’s Fortress, House of the Damned, and Tides of Terror. The maps themselves are free updates, not paid DLC.
Sources
- Wales Interactive — Sker Ritual — checked 2026-10-24
- Steam store page — checked 2026-10-24
- SteamCharts — checked 2026-10-24