The Banner Saga finally gets its much anticipated sequel, and Stoic Studio's second role-playing game featuring Viking battles will soon land on PC and Macs.
Steam started taking preorders for The Banner Saga 2, ahead of the April 19 release date. If all follows according to plan, gamers will be able to start downloading the game in less than a month from now.
Steam preorders come with a 10 percent discount, and this is important. Stoic told the media that no release day for price cuts will be available, so should you want to get the title and save some cash, preordering is the way to go.
When it launched, The Banner Saga cost $25. The second title of the franchise will be slightly more affordable, as gamers will be able to purchase it for $20 sans price cut, or even less after the discount is applied.
The Banner Saga 2 continues the epic adventures of the Vikings from the original story. This means that whatever decisions you took during the first game will impact how the second one debuts.
New content comes in all shapes and sizes. New races, characters, allies and enemies will give you support or headaches. The combat system got some tweaks and improvements, such as immersive storytelling to spice up your battles.
Thanks to different victory scenarios, greater enemy variety and improved battle boards, no two fights will feel the same and the game will push you to think and act swiftly for the wellbeing of your party. The developers underline that "the journey is half the battle," so learning how to organize a good travelling party is just as important as making the right moves on the combat field.
Owners of gaming consoles, however, have to brace for less stellar news: if you were looking forward to playing The Banner Saga 2 on Xbox or PlayStation, learn to muster your patience.
In January 2016, Stoic released the first game from the series on PS4 and Xbox One.
"We have managed to merge the story and gameplay from Banner Saga with a refined controller interface to make it a very enjoyable console gaming experience," said Watson. The sequel should arrive this summer for consoles.
In the meantime, check out the video trailer below to get a glimpse at The Banner Saga 2.