The not-so-detailed details on SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny

by: Tina - posted: 2/16/2010 2:06:00 PM

The next standalone expansion, a.k.a. add-on to the sequel of the SpellForce franchise has just been given a few small extra details as to what that might entail for SpellForce in 2010.

Head of Publishing JoWooD Entertainment Stefan Berger explains that the upcoming expansion will include all the things the fans of the strategy RPG will be expecting: “new units, new monsters, factions, new maps, and of course an entire new campaign story for the game universe they [the fans] love.” He also alludes to the possibility for more, citing the expansion as an “introduction.”

Read on for the full new details on the story and features, and expect artwork and screenshots and a Fan Forum to come on an upcoming website.

Toronto, ON: JoWooD Entertainment and DreamCatcher Games release exclusive new information on the next game in the SpellForce series for PC. 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.



Artwork, Screenshots and a Fan Forum dedicated to the game will be found on an upcoming website.



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