SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny Details and Screenshots

JoWooD sent over a press release this morning announcing some up-to-date information about their SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny expansion pack, while also slating the addon for an April 30th release date.

JoWooD Presents Facts and Screenshots for the Next SpellForce add-on “Faith in Destiny”
SpellForce 2 Faith in Destiny
London, February 15th. 2010; JoWooD Entertainment and DreamCatcher Games release exclusive new information on the next game in the SpellForce series. Designed as a standalone extension to (SpellForce 2), the game will pick up on the predecessor’s widely praised story set in the well-known SpellForce fantasy universe. A multitude of new features, among them new units, buildings, spells and missions have been added in order to meet the high expectations towards a SpellForce add-on. The add-on’s story revolves around a mysterious force threatening the SpellForce world Eo. Playing as a powerful hero, you will help the Shaikan forge an alliance with others in order to oppose the rising threat and end the danger that threatens entire world!
(There’s a still huge amount of interest in the game in forums and player communities, and the new add-on clearly targets fans of the previous SpellForce titles,) explains Stefan Berger, Head of Publishing JoWooD Entertainment. (This expansion to the series has been built from the ground up as an add-on to offer new content to the many fans who still love SpellForce. They get new units, new monsters, factions, new maps and of course an entire new campaign story for the game universe they love. And who knows? Maybe this add-on could be a kind of introduction, or bridge maybe, to something much bigger!)
SpellForce 2 Faith in Destiny is based on the proven SpellForce 2 engine which was already used in the previous games. This engine has now been upgraded with modern Shader effects in order to best convey the game’s atmosphere. The innovative combination of Role-Playing and Real-Time Strategy first introduced by Spellforce (2003) has held a huge fan base since its initial release and will be revitalized through the latest add-on.
Story:
Mysterious powers arise from shadow and darkness, forming a new threat to Eo, the world of SpellForce, ravaged by wars and violent intrigue. The blood of the legendary Shaikan flows through your veins and the world’s fate is in your hands! Command powerful heroes, raise huge armies and legendary allies to support you and work together to defeat the threat of all-encompassing darkness. The burden of ancient blood rests heavy on you honor this legacy.
Features:
‘¢ Numerous breath-taking, intricately designed missions
‘¢ The Avatar can now ride dragons
‘¢ Meet new NPC characters and old friends: Professor Twiddle returns and with him some of the SpellForce Series’ best-known characters, as well as brand-new story figures.
‘¢ A completely new race threatening the fate of Eo
‘¢ New environments, buildings and units
‘¢ New spells and units offering a wide variety of tactical options
Release: April 30th
Platform: PC
Genre: Fantasy RPG mixed with RTS Strategy
About JoWooD Entertainment AG
JoWooD Entertainment AG (ATXPrime: JWD) is listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna stock exchange. JoWooD is a publisher of computer and videogames, releasing international acclaimed, high-quality entertainment software for all existing and upcoming gaming systems.
JoWooD Entertainment also offers distribution services for third party developers/publishers over its global distribution network.
Visit http://corporate.jowood.com for more information.
About DreamCatcher Inc.
DreamCatcher Inc. is a leading worldwide publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software. DreamCatcher Interactive is owned by JoWooD Entertainment AG, an Austrian based video game publisher traded on the Vienna stock exchange.
Established in 1996, the company markets its products under two popular labels: DreamCatcher Games, featuring the critically-acclaimed, bestselling game Painkiller; and The Adventure Company, the number one brand for PC adventure game sales worldwide including award winning titles such as Syberia and Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None.
DreamCatcher products include titles for Windows® as well as leading hardware platforms the Xbox 360â„¢, PlayStation® 3, Nintendo DSâ„¢ and Wiiâ„¢.

No results