Tripwire Interactive have announced the release date and an upcoming beta for Torn Banner Studios’ Chivalry 2. 

As previously reported, the game is set 20 years after the original, and revolves around a new leader rising up to challenge Malric’s rule. Up to 64 players can duke it out in first-person melee-focused medieval battles across Team Objective maps, castle sieges, and more.

Along with the release date, the new trailer announced those who pre-ordered the game would gain access to the closed beta; running from March 26th to March 29th. Other pre-order bonuses include the Royal Zweihänder weapon.

You can find the Beta Announce | Release Date | Dev Diary | Epic Games Store Spring Showcase trailer below.

Chivalry 2 launches June 8th for Windows PC via the Epic Games Store.

You can find a rundown of the game (via the Epic Games Store) below:

Return to the ultimate medieval battlefield

Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era – from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.

Image: Epic Games Store