In 2020, Frontier Developments announced the development ofa real-time strategy game in the universe of Warhammer Age of Sigmar. A very mysterious title, only mentioned in financial statements, but the studio finally gave some reassuring news on the occasion of the Skulls Showcase.
Frontier Developments officially unveils this week Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin, a RTS expected on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. In this ambitious title, players will command four factions in real-time battles through a story-driven single-player campaign, as well as online multiplayer modes. cross platform in 1v1 Or 2v2. The developers tell us everything you need to know:
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin will be set in Ghur, the savage realm of beasts, an inhospitable and violent land where only the fittest survive. In the single-player campaign, the forces of Order send the reforged celestial champions known as the Stormcast Eternals to reclaim this realm. After establishing a precarious base in these hostile places, their fortress is seriously threatened by the Kruleboyz, the sinister and violent Orruk faction that calls Ghur home. When the leader of this Stormcast detachment, Sigrun, learns of a source of arcane power capable of protecting them against the Kruleboyz, he and his forces venture into the swamps at the risk of their lives to obtain it, thus beginning the cinematic narrative of the campaign which features desperate survival. Co-written with Black Library author Gavin Thorpe, this rich Age of Sigmar retelling is based on Dawnbringer’s Crusades from the latest edition of the tabletop game.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin was developed simultaneously on consoles and PC. Gamers using a controller will experience DirectStep, an innovative new real-time strategy interface that enables tactical immediacy in the heat of battle. Using the analog sticks and a few simple button presses, players will be able to quickly cycle through their squads, issue orders, and engage the enemy. This system will give Xbox and PlayStation gamers the flexibility and responsiveness of mouse and keyboard, from their favorite control system. PC gamers will be able to enjoy a classic mouse and keyboard control scheme loved by early RTS gaming enthusiasts.
With a wide range of mission types and modes, battles will never be the same in Realms of Ruin. With four playable factions that are completely visually and strategically distinct from each other, players will be able to rally their armies, unleashing powerful units to turn the tide of war in their favor. From fast pilots to heavy monsters, to mystical wizards and mighty heroes, each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Players will battle it out on the Arcane Conduits to harvest resources, upgrade and specialize their forces through tech trees, while controlling the battle on multiple fronts to achieve victory.
Authenticity is at the heart of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin. Each unit is precisely modeled after its tabletop equivalent, with superior animation and graphical fidelity providing players with a dramatic and thrilling take on the Age of Sigmar universe. Even Ghur comes to life with amazingly detailed and varied mapping, teeming with wild flora and fauna with environmental obstacles that will shape players’ strategies.
Frontier Developments already gives us an appointment during the month of June to discover gameplay of Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin. The real-time strategy game has no release date, but two open betas dedicated to multiplayer will soon be organized, on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. From here you can find Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground To €5.40 (-73%) on Gamesplanet.
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