Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny Remake Released

Without much fanfare, the Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny remake has been released, and is now available on Steam for $19.99/€19.99/£14.99, on GamersGate for $19.99/€19.99, on GreenManGaming for $19.99/€19.99 (though it’s currently discounted and available for $15.99/€15.99), and presumably on a few other digital download services I missed.

The game promises to be a faithful remake of the original title, which has often been praised for being a pretty faithful adaptation of the The Dark Eye pen and paper system, so old-school RPG fans are potentially in for a treat. At the very least, the devs are convinced they are:

A legend reborn as Realms of Arkania: Blade of Destiny returns!

Developed by Austrian developer Crafty Studios, Realms of Arkania Blade of Destiny is a faithful remake of the 1992 original, adored by a generation of Role Players and one of the most successful RPG’s of the 1990’s.

Get ready to return to Thorwal, one of the oldest cities of Aventuria. Make sure your wits are sharpened before walking down the small alleys of Thorwal and Prem, and prepare to stop the Orcisch threat while creating a mighty alliance between nations. Featuring a complete visual reimagining along with a comprehensive overhaul of every aspect of the gameplay, Realms of Arkania Blade of Destiny is set to captivate a 21st century audience of new and old fans alike.

Old school RPG at its best for the Fans of REAL RPG games.

Update: There have been several reports of severe bugs around the net, including first-hand accounts from our commentators, so it might be wise to wait for a patch to be released before buying the title.