Publisher Curve Games and developer IronOak Games released a new trailer and screenshots for roguelike turn-based RPG sequel For The King II.
The “Resistance” trailer introduces the following:
- Landboats – For the first time, players will be able to travel together in the overworld within these vehicles.
- Mercenaries and Pets – Brand new to the series, players will be able to recruit characters and animals to join their party and fight alongside them.
- Scourges – The return of the Scourge system from For The King, with the trailer introducing a newly imagined ‘Hangman’ in the stunning new art style.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
With the fanatical Queensguard on every street corner and ordinary citizens turned bandit in every alley, will you risk the threat of treason and band together with fellow outlaws to bring an end to the Queen’s oppressive reign?
For The King II builds on the challenging blend of strategy, JRPG combat, and roguelike elements from the hugely popular and successful co-op sensation, For the King, to create an epic new experience.
Key Features
- Brutal Turn-Based Tabletop RPG Combat – When the dice determine whether you live or die, you’ll have to pick your battles carefully. Arm your characters with the skills and gear needed to succeed in this famously unforgiving combat system that rewards strategy and foresight.
- Online and Local Multiplayer for Up to Four Players – Strategize and fight side-by-side with your friends in the everchanging world of Fahrul or split up to claim all of the wonderous loot for yourself—or die trying!
- Create Your Perfect Party with Pen-and-Paper-Style Characters – Choose your party from a diverse selection of classes; each with their own unique stats and abilities—before embarking into the world on deadly adventures!
- Seize Your Opportunity with Roguelike Loot Drops! – Loot fallen enemies and explore deadly dungeons to discover weapons and armor that offer unique abilities, tactical advantages and powerful synergies. The more you play the more you permanently unlock items for your characters between playthroughs.
- Never Adventure the Same Way Twice – From the vast number of character and item combinations to the procedurally generated maps, quests, loot, and events—the world of Fahrul is always changing and will constantly keep you on your toes!
- Take in the Sights and Sounds of a Reimagined Fahrul – With a whole host of new biomes to explore, a beautiful updated art style and a brand-new original soundtrack—For The King II transports you deep into the wonders of Fahrul, leading you further than ever before into this stunningly imagined land of adventure.
The Queen’s late husband, King Bronner, may long be dead, but you must do this for your village, for your realm, For The King!
For The King II is due out for PC via Steam in 2023.
Watch the trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.