Puzzle Quest 2 Officially Announced

D3Publisher fired over a press release today confirming that Puzzle Quest 2 is indeed in development at Infinite Interactive, and that we should expect it on Xbox Live Arcade and the Nintendo DS a few months into the new year.

BE VICTORIOUS WITH PUZZLE QUEST 2 COMING SPRING 2010

CAMBRIDGE November 30, 2009 Put yourself closer to the action with a more intimate viewpoint of the gem-studded match-3 video game Puzzle Quest 2, announced today for Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Nintendo DSâ„¢. Puzzle Quest 2 combines its trademark style with an enhanced real-time experience using all-new weapons, spells, and shields that make every decision meaningful and never passive in the deepest puzzle adventure yet. Named one of GamePro’s (Top Upcoming Sequels of 2010), Puzzle Quest 2 is scheduled for release in spring 2010 from D3Publisher.

(Puzzle Quest is an award winning franchise with numerous accolades including an Interactive Achievement Award for (Best Downloadable Game of the Year) for Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords,) said Peter Andrew, vice president of product development, D3P. (Puzzle Quest 2 returns with a captivating, rewarding, and accessible journey for gamers of all levels as the ultimate delivery system for the mental release puzzle gamers seek.)

Puzzle Quest 2 features its hallmark blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy, with a simple but meaningful role playing experience where players can choose any of four character classes; War Mage, Inquisitor, Barbarian or Assassin. Each character class provides interesting twists during multiple play-throughs as players reclaim the once peaceful village of Verloren from the evil clutch of the demon Gorgon. Players will be able to level up each character to progress through the adventure in Story Mode or even dive into Instant Action, Tournament Mode, or Mutliplayer Mode for a rich and diverse experience. With the entire Puzzle Quest world accessible on your fingertips in real-time action, players will be able to get a more streamlined experience for instant gratification.

Three new screenshots are up on WorthPlaying, too.