The update was highly praised for adding depth to a game that originally felt a bit repetitive. Players particularly enjoyed the increased tension of having to stay inside the tomb longer to finish the banishment.

The learning curve for specific Mejai behaviors can be steep, and the "v25.9" era had occasional sync issues in VR mode.

Once the Mejai is identified, you must find its inner sanctum, complete a specific ritual (unique to each Mejai), and "banish" it to win the round. What V25.9 Added (Eternal Banishment)

A safe zone where players can regroup, though the update made it so that staying too long could still lead to danger. Community Perspective

Dedicated areas within the tombs where players must perform tasks—such as lighting torches in a specific order or offering sacrifices—to weaken the Mejai.

is a co-op survival horror game where you play as an archaeologist exploring ancient Egyptian ruins. The Eternal Banishment update (v25.9) was a significant milestone in 2021 that overhauled the core gameplay loop, shifting it from a simple "treasure hunt" to a more complex, multi-stage ritual process . Core Gameplay Mechanics

Spirits like Dekan the Lost and Ouphris the Forgotten received unique behaviors and visual updates. Instead of just chasing you, they have specific mechanics you must play around (e.g., Dekan responds to sound).