Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Grimlore Games have announced SpellForce III is coming to consoles on December 7 as SpellForce III Reforced.
While SpellForce III is coming to consoles, it’ll be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on December 7th for $39.99/€39.99/£34.99. If you own the original game on PC, you’ll get a free upgrade to SpellForce III Reforced the same day of release.
While SpellForce III is an RPG and RTS hybrid, controls for consoles were a focus with the new version. Grimlore Games has built intuitive gamepad integration and “tailor-made UI” to provide players a seamless control experience.
Futhermore, console players will be eligible to buy the previously released Soul Harvest and Fallen God expansions the same day, for $19.99 each. Each expansion includes a new single-player campaign with over 30 hours of gameplay, new units to amass, and more. There’s also a Complete Edition planned that includes the base game and expansions for $59.99.
Pre-orders are available now:
SpellForce III Reforced base game:
SpellForce III Reforced: Complete Edition:
Here’s a new trailer:
Here’s a rundown on the port:
SpellForce III Reforced is a unique mix of an epic RPG storyline blended with accessible real-time strategy elements, designed to offer a riveting console experience to fans and newcomers alike.
It is the year 518. The rebellion of the renegade mages, known as the Mage Wars, has been quashed by the Crown. However, it was a Pyrrhic victory: Whole regions have fallen into anarchy, refugees roam the lands in search of shelter, and a mysterious, deadly plague called the “Bloodburn” has arisen and is spreading rapidly.
Features:
- Innovative Mix: Unique gameplay blending RTS and RPG naturally together
- Streamlined for consoles: Intuitive gamepad integration and tailor-made UI to smoothly control a strategy/RPG mix with complex mechanics
- Create & Customize: Create your own hero and choose between distinct skill trees
- Single-player campaign: Featuring the dark, enthralling story of the long-misunderstood Trolls and their battle for survival, with a playtime of around 20 hours
- Build to Fight: Raise your own army and fight epic mass battles
- Epic Storyline: Immerse yourself in a rich world – Unravel the secrets behind the current situation in Nortander. Explore Eo, a fully-realized world filled with interesting characters and heart-wrenching stories.
- Make new friends – assemble your party from a diverse cast of companions that not only complement your skills in interesting ways but also have an impact on the narrative. Manage their skills and equipment to ensure victory on the battlefield.
- Choose your side: Strengthen and command one of three factions – Elves, Orcs and Humans. Prepare your troops and fight the mother of all battles. Play strategically, taking advantage of terrain, troop formations, visibility, scouting, etc.
- Experience an epic tale: Enjoy a fully-voiced 30+ hour campaign on your own or with friends in the campaign coop mode. Face opponents of all skills in the online battles.
