TSA: Could you tell us a little more about the studio? What size is it, what prior experience did you bring onboard? We were very effective being a distributed studio, we were having a lot of fun with the game, and we wanted to have a long-term plan for employees (benefits, stock) and the community. Studio 369 was incorporated in March 2020 when it became clear that the team was working really well together.
We started addressing the Core Systems that needed priority attention – Combat, Loot, Enemy Spawns, and we delivered this patch in April and May of 2020 ( Lazarus Update). We had worked with Dan Nikolaides and Vic Lopez on other projects, and they are very, very good in using the Unreal engine. However, one of the teams was Symmetric Gaming. What was the sequence of events that saw Studio 369 take over RUNE II? TSA: Obviously, the whole Zenimax saga sounds like a complete nightmare. But, mainly, of course, we talked about Rune II: Decapitation Edition. If you aren’t familiar with the story then you can check out our coverage here and here.Īlongside beating up vicious Draugr with their own detached limbs and avoiding talking about the US election that was taking place at the same time, we had a wide ranging and enjoyable conversation that covered everything from the Liverpool match against Atalanta that evening to the best Shakespeare quotes to accompany the onscreen action. Thanks to feedback from the community, the game has dungeons to explore that were inspired by classic Rune levels.In anticipation of Rune II: Decapitation Edition launching on Steam last month I had the opportunity to virtually sit down with Matt Candler and the team at Studio 369 to play some multiplayer Viking action and chat about the unholy saga that they have faced in turning the game around from its frankly disastrous and cursed initial release on the Epic Games Store last year. In Horde Events, the participation of well-armed villagers is vital to surviving until the end.Īfter players complete the main campaign, they can challenge online PvP battles to see who is the strongest warrior in Midgard.
Players will gather resources to rebuild Midgard, including creating longhouses, forges, and more. Rebuilding the land is also an important part of the game. There are brand new parrying techniques, combo attacks, and finishing moves as well. Players will need to learn the mechanics of the game and strategize and win in battles. The new edition has new gameplay features such as a skill tree system, improved combat mechanics, and a revamped quest system.
There are 20 new abilities centered around their chosen god that include casting lightning bolts, unleashing berserker rage fury, or even summoning pets to assist in battle.Īlong the way, players can collect rare resources, collect divine artifacts, and more on the journey to craft the sword originally created by Loki, which will be the same weapon needed to destroy him.
The warrior will align with Norse gods for unique abilities and skills. RELATED: The Publisher Behind The Original Choose Your Own Adventure Books Is Now Taking Aim At Indie Games For Copyright Issues Together, warriors can fight against Loki at the end of the journey, but only if they can survive. Players can fight alone or co-op with up to 4 players against creatures like giants. The journey will contain dangers like hordes of minions trying to end the warriors’ battle early. It’s up to the player, as the chosen warrior, to begin a dangerous adventure to end Ragnarok. In Rune 2, Loki has created chaos in Midgar. RELATED: Destiny 2: Xur Returns Yet Again With A Host Of Exotic Weapons and Armor - Sunshot Handcannon Available 8/28
The game will be a “re-envisioned story of betrayal, rebirth, and revenge.” The new game will contain a new main narrative that introduces new characters, more quests, plus a more exciting ending. The Steam version is a revamp of the original Rune 2 game. The game has been out since November 2019, but now more players can experience the game. Developer Studio 369 will soon bring Rune 2: Decapitation Edition to Steam after initially launching as an Epic Games Store exclusive.