Dungeon Siege 3 announced
Square Enix, in collaboration with Obsidian Entertainemnt today announced that Dungeon Siege 3 is currently in development for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. The torch has been passed from Gas Powered Games to Obsidian Entertainment, the developers of Neverwinter Nights 2 and Fallout New Vegas.
The game will feature the tried and tested Dungeon crawling style of gameplay and also have a new co-op mode where 4 players can team up and explore the land of Ehb.
“It is an honor and a pleasure to be part of the legend of DUNGEON SIEGE,” said Feargus Urquhart, CEO and co-founder of Obsidian Entertainment.†This partnership with Square Enix is a milestone for the franchise and Obsidian, and the qualities of both companies in terms of scenario will be visible throughout the game.”
The game will be developed under the supervision of Chris Taylor, creator of the series and founder of Gas Powered Games.
“We are honored to work with talented developers Obsidian Entertainment, which can rely on their balance sheets among the most exhilarating game and grabbing the last few years,” said John Yamamoto, president and CEO of Square Enix, Inc. Square Enix has committed to expand its catalog of games by offering a wide range of genres and we’re confident we can provide the ultimate experience of DUNGEON SIEGE that fans expect. ”
This will be the first game in the series to make its way onto consoles.
About The Game
The delicate balance between the powerful factions of the kingdom of Ehb was lost with the collapse of the latter. You play as one of the last protectors of the kingdom which fell into disgrace, the Tenth Legion, and you’re the only one who can unify the land and prevent Ehb from plunging into darkness. Joined by a unique group of companions, you will travel through the beautiful land of Ehb to combat all kinds of monsters and villains by combining your knowledge of weapons, you and your magic tricks.
Dungeon Siege 3 combines an intuitive action game, a role-play well rounded offering a wide range of expertise, an extensive multiplayer mode and a scenario worthy of the most intense headlines.
- Players can go on an adventure without leaving their couch, with friends or online.
- Find intense a scenario worthy of the greatest productions by Square Enix and Obsidian Entertainment
- Choose a character original and customizable with a variety of capacities among several classes available
- Recruit companions having unique personalities that react to the alliances and enmities
- Players will see their environment change depending on the choices they make
Expect more to details and footage to be revealed at E3.
