The long-awaited return of the turn-based tactics game from 1990 King’s Bounty has arrived in the form if King’s Bounty 2. As announced by developer and publisher 1C Entertainment (Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark, Ancestors Legacy), the game will be releasing in 2020 for multiple platforms.
King’s Bounty 2 is a tactical role-playing game employing turn-based combat set in the franchise’ acclaimed fantasy setting. Set in the vast realms of Antara, players will choose and assume control of one of three heroes, each with their very own unique story and motivation. The land is plagued by a mysterious blight, corrupting everything in its path. It is now your task to save the realm through a combination of strategic combat, personal decisions, and building relationships with the colorful citizens that fill Antara.
The game follows a non-linear open-world adventure path across the fantasy realm which is viewed from a third person perspective. Players pick up quests, explore the wilderness, and interact with the characters they meet. When conflict arises, King's Bounty 2 transforms into a tactical turn-based combat experience, where players must make strategic decisions to come out on top.
King’s Bounty 2 adds another facet of required planning wherein the realistic landscape can affect combat with enemies. Land features such as ravines, hills, and wagons either give players a tactical edge or disadvantage. As for its story, King’s Bounty 2 provides players with choices that will make considerable differences in shaping how the story unfolds, such as aligning with different ideals (Strength, Art, Order, and Anarchy), which all produces tangible effects in-game.
King’s Bounty 2 will launch for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam in 2020. The game will have three editions that players can choose from, with corresponding bonuses. They are listed below, according to the game’s official website:
Knight’s Edition ($59.99)
- King’s Bounty 2
- Digital soundtrack
- Digital art book
- “Hounds of War” warhorse
Lord’s Edition ($69.99)
- King’s Bounty 2
- Digital soundtrack
- Digital art book
- “Hounds of War” warhorse
- “Armor of the Devastated” armor
- Exclusive preview build
- Unlock full game three days before launch
- “King’s Elite Guard” premium pack
- “Flamethrower Guard Golem” unique unit
- “Armored Princess” shield
King’s Edition ($99.99)
- King’s Bounty 2
- Digital soundtrack
- Digital art book
- “Hounds of War” warhorse
- “Armor of the Devastated” armor
- Exclusive preview build
- Unlock full game three days before launch
- “King’s Elite Guard” premium pack
- “Flamethrower Guard Golem” unique unit
- “Armored Princess” shield
- Exclusive “Divine Weapons” pack
- “King’s Guard” hounds
- “Flaming Eagle”
- “Heroes and Villains” premium pack
- “Rage Casket” along with unique questline
