King Arthur II: The Role-Playing Wargame

Platform(s): PC
Genre: Strategy
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Developer: Neocore Games
Release Date: Jan. 10, 2012

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'King Arthur II' Pre-Order Gets You Prologue Access - Screens

by Rainier on Jan. 3, 2012 @ 10:33 a.m. PST

The Fantasy/Role-playing RTS returns in a sequel set to push the boundaries of the genre even further. King Arthur II will feature a new and dark fantasy setting. No longer a valiant ruler, King Arthur is now the Maimed King trying to mend a land almost beyond repair in a stunning new plot.

More heroic, large scale battles with bigger armies are at reach to defeat more powerful foes. Intense boss fights never seen before promise to pit hero’s forces against unique and terrifying enemies. A new wide range of camera control options, revised animations and an extensive tutorial will provide for the ultimate gaming experience.

All warriors that pre-order King Arthur II: The Role-playing Wargame will receive the Prologue Chapter of the upcoming game, entitled Dead Legions. All knights that pre-order on Steam will be able to play the prologue chapter immediately.

King Arthur II: Dead Legions is a tale of revival, resurrection and revenge; the chronicle of how the greatest adversary of King Arthur came into power – and the terrible price he had to pay.. The fate of the Romans lies in the hands of a noble man Septimus Sulla while the Once and Future King lies wounded in the south. The time has come to unearth the secrets of Hadrian’s Wall while venturing into the mists of the underworld to find the fabled ghost legions of Rome.


Are you prepared to lift your blades and join Septimus Sulla on his road to glory and darkness? The fate of Britannia rests on your shoulders - pre-order King Arthur II - The Role-playing Wargame now - and witness the rise of the most frightening emperor to ever walk the lands.

Key Features

  • Enter the dark fantasy world of Britannia! King Arthur is now the Maimed King, struggling to restore his ravaged lands and find the cure for his affliction – even if this means that he must send his armies into the most perilous battles of all time!
  • Lose yourself in a stunning story that unfolds over a huge 3D campaign map featuring knightly quests and other special events.
  • Experience huge real-time battles featuring thousands of soldiers, flying fantasy monsters and intense boss fights.
  • Battle enemies which employ unique war tactics and cast fantastic spells.
  • Chart the course of your rule on the Morality Chart. Your choices will unlock special content, spells and units with plenty of new and unique possibilities on every side.
  • Forge new, powerful artifacts from your possessed items to reuse them as your heroes level-up.
  • Lead major heroes who possess extraordinary powers and colourful background stories.

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