Runic Games, staffed development leads on Diablo, Diablo II, Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, Fate, Hellgate: London and Mythos, is developing Torchlight, an action-packed massively multiplayer online role-playing game.

Being developed by Runic Games’ experienced team of industry veterans, “Torchlight” is an adventure-themed Action-MMORPG. Adventurers set out from the town of Torchlight into the nearby mountains in search of the magic ore that imbues their equipment with power, yet imperils their very existence. “Torchlight” emphasizes a simple and intuitive interface, fast and furious action, and a colorful and compelling game world.

China based Perfect World Co. has signed a worldwide distribution agreement with Runic Games to publish Torchlight.