Torchlight II Released for OS X

Runic Games cranked out an announcement and accompanying press release today heralding the availability of Torchlight II on the OS X platform for any and all Mac enthusiasts out there. There’s a FAQ at the end of that initial link, the game is 80% off on Steam to celebrate, and the full press release containing the relevant details is below:

Torchlight II for Mac Now Available on Steam

Action-RPG Torchlight II launches today on the Mac

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Runic Games, Inc. ((Runic Games)), a specialized developer of PC-based entertainment software in the United States, launched their critically-acclaimed ARPG Torchlight II on the Mac OS X today.

Mac gaming enthusiasts will find Torchlight II available on Steam this morning, launching with a very special 80% off sale. Torchlight II for Mac will regularly retail for $19.99 after the sale.

Players who already purchased Torchlight II for the PC on Steam will find the Mac version available to them at no extra charge. In addition, if players purchased non-Steam versions of Torchlight II, they will be able to redeem those keys on Steam to get the complimentary Mac version.

(It is our great pleasure to finally be releasing Torchlight II for the Mac. Although it’s been a long time coming, we hope you agree that it is worth the wait,) stated CEO Max Schaefer.

Mac and PC users will be able to play multiplayer together, regardless of their preferred platform. Existing users will also be able to carry their character over to the new Mac version of the game if desired.

Torchlight II for the PC launched in September of 2012, and has sold nearly three million copies to date.

For more information on Torchlight II, gamers can visit the official website at http://www.torchlight2game.com/ to view additional game play details, trailers and screenshots.

About Runic Games, Inc.

Runic Games is a developer of PC-based entertainment software, designing games that focus on quality, approachability, and fun. Runic Games is staffed by a team with experienced members, including leads on (Diablo,) (Diablo II,) (Diablo II: Lord of Destruction,) (Hellgate: London) and (Mythos.) Torchlight won the GDC Award for Best Debut in 2009, and Torchlight II was a finalist for DICE Award’s Role Playing Best Game of the Year, 2013. Runic Games, a subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), is located in Seattle, Washington, United States.