Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is set to expand its grim Arthurian world dramatically with the launch of its first major DLC, Sanctuary of Sarras, slated for release on December 15, 2025, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Questline and published by Awaken Realms, this expansion promises to drag players into a submerged, secretive realm that reveals one of Avalon’s oldest and most dangerous mysteries.
The expansion revolves around the drowned secret of Sarras and its rebellious crew. For over six centuries, their fate has been shrouded in myth, yet a hidden passage has now opened a path back into this tragic past. The new storyline beckons players to follow the trail of Nimue and the deserters who dared to challenge the rule of King Arthur. Through this new, branching narrative, you will piece together the terrifying truth behind their disappearance and the horrific retribution inflicted upon them by the legendary Merlin. Sanctuary of Sarras offers an estimated 10 to 15 hours of new content, seamlessly integrating into the existing dark fantasy world.
Players will venture into an entirely new, ocean-influenced area known as the Sanctuary itself. This abyssal realm is characterized by ancient structures that rise from the ever-shifting currents, where forgotten paths pulse with the eerie, otherworldly life of a submerged world. Exploration here will be filled with peril, as the true, vow-bound nature of Sarras and its denizens slowly surfaces. The environment is full with discovery, featuring more than twenty hand crafted dungeons and interiors to explore, each presenting unique environmental challenges.
The Sanctuary of Sarras DLC is not simply a content injection; it introduces key changes to the core gameplay experience. A significant alternate progression system will transform the player’s journey through Avalon. In this submerged domain, enemies scale to the player’s level, ensuring that combat remains tense and challenging regardless of character strength. To counter this, players can activate sacred shrines which weaken foes and grant points to invest in three completely new and distinct skill trees. Players can choose which of the three trees is active at any moment, allowing for on-the-fly reshaping of their build to match the immediate tactical needs of the encounter.
In terms of raw content, the expansion is massive, offering four new epic bosses and twelve unique regular enemy types that demand fresh combat strategies. To equip heroes for these new threats, the expansion also adds over 100 new pieces of equipment, spanning armor sets—including five completely new sets earned through achievements—melee weapons, bows, rings, amulets, spells, and relics.
The launch of Sanctuary of Sarras is also accompanied by the major Patch 1.15 for the base game, delivering essential optimizations, bug fixes, and a complimentary Free Bonus Content DLC #1 to further enrich the overall Tainted Grail experience.
