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Rune II: Decapitation Edition

Platform(s): PC
Genre: Action/Adventure
Developer: Studio 369
Release Date: Nov. 13, 2020

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'Rune II' v1.1 The Lazarus Update Adds New Parry System, Weapons, Player Progression

by Rainier on May 1, 2020 @ 5:31 p.m. PDT

Rune II is a sandbox, open-world RPG set in a dangerous Norse universe during the end of days.

Inspired by the original Rune (2000), Rune II (formerly Rune: Ragnarok) is set in a dangerous Norse universe during Ragnarok, the end of days, where beasts and the last remaining humans alike struggle to survive.

You have been chosen by the gods to be Midgard’s savior - receive their blessings and powerful abilities as you endeavor to end Ragnarok!  Race against time to prevent the trickster Loki from destroying Midgard as he keeps the world in a perpetual state of chaos. Alone or with friends, you will battle legions of Loki’s minions in brutal melee combat, travel the world collecting rare resources, locate precious artifacts to weaken the Realm Gate and craft the mightiest weapons the Nine Realms have ever seen.

Are you powerful enough to take down Loki...or will a new age of darkness begin?

Ragnarok Game LLC is proud to announce the first major update, The Lazarus Update 1.1, for Rune II.

The new dev team dedicated months to R&D, working to pioneer the looter-stabber-bludgeoner-chopper-puncher-slicer game genre while making major improvements to gameplay features. This free update includes a brand new parry system, overhauled player progression, and hundreds of new weapon variations.

The ‘Lazarus Update 1.1’ breathes new life into Rune II with the addition of villagers. As players progress through the game to rebuild Midgard one piece at a time, villagers will return to the land. Villagers provide narration to the side quests and will grant bonuses to aid players in their quest to vanquish the mad god Loki.

Loki has plunged Midgard into perpetual chaos, and you are the chosen warrior who must embark on a perilous journey to end Ragnarok. Fight off legions of minions bent on preventing you from destroying this pious menace. Alone or with friends, tear each enemy apart limb from limb in this chaotic, open-world saga, filled with brutal melee combat. Collect rare resources, locate divine artifacts and battle through the unique Ages of Ragnarok as you seek to craft the very sword used by Loki himself and destroy the trickster god with his own blade.

Key Features:

  • BECOME MIDGARD’S SAVIOR!
    • Choose Your God - Kneeling atop the Divine Summit, the gods call to you. You are no mere mortal. With promises of power, glory and honor, each deity beckons you to join them. Which god will you choose to give you the strength needed to take down Loki and put an end to Ragnarok? And can they be trusted?
    • Character Creation - You’ve survived Ragnarok thus far, now you must earn your right to enter the hallowed halls of Valhalla. Choose and customize a male or female warrior and embark on your quest to the Divine Summit.
    • Open World Exploration - Traverse the world of Midgard in search of resources, artifacts and runestones to grow your power and uncover its mysteries..
  • ENTER THE MAD WORLD
    • Quest Alone Or With Friends - Brave the end of days alone or invite fellow warriors to join your journey through Ragnarok. Sail a fleet of longships to overrun enemy fortresses, battle side-by-side against massive giants and vicious monsters, and stand as one force to face Loki himself.
    • Brutal Chaos - Set in a rich world of Norse mythology, Ragnarok has driven its inhabitants mad.  Only the most savage warrior will live. You must use any means to survive, including the bloodied severed arm of your enemy. 
    • Enemy Factions - Battle against Bandits, Cannibals, Giants, Dwarves, Surt Warriors, the Forsaken Einn Warriors, Draugr and more!
    • Artifacts Of Midgard - Powerful artifacts can be found throughout the world, each with their own god-given power, revealing stories of Midgard, Ragnarok, and of the Gods themselves. Artifacts are the key to opening the Realm Gate where Loki hides, and can grant the power necessary to end his treachery once and for all.
  • BATTLE LOKI, THE TRICKSTER GOD
    • The Ragnarok Timer - It is fated that Loki will die when Ragnarok ends. However, he has found a way to manipulate the flow of time and continuously resets the world, creating an infinite cycle of chaos.
    • Perpetual Ages Of Darkness - Every time Ragnarok is reset, a new era begins, each filled with different obstacles: perpetual night, giant-filled lands, harsh ice-ridden landscapes, and more. You’ll need to traverse many ages before amassing the power needed to defeat Loki.
  • UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS
    • Take Up Arms - Craft powerful armaments to survive the treachery of Ragnarok or take Flaming Greatswords and other magic-imbued weapons from the bodies of your slain enemies.
    • Build A Boat - A worthy Viking longship to transport you along your quest.

Rune II is now available at Rune II website or the Epic Games Store at $29.99.


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