Runic Games, a recently founded developer that includes members from Flagship Studios (Hellgate: London) and Blizzard North (Diablo II), has announced that they are working on a new action MMORPG game titled Torchlight. Take a look:
While the press release makes it sound like there is only a MMO being developed, there are two separate games being developed in actuality according to this fan site. The game separate from the MMO will be single player only and is rumored to be around $20-30. The screenshots above are from the SP game. Stay tuned for more.
Perfect World Co., a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced that it has entered into a publishing agreement with Runic Games, Inc. (”Runic Games”), a specialized developer of PC-based entertainment software inthe United States, for the exclusive rights and license to publish “Torchlight,” an action-packed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (”Action-MMORPG”) that’s being developed, throughout the world.
Being developed by Runic Games’ experienced team of industry veterans, “Torchlight” is an adventure-themed Action-MMORPG. Adventurers set out from the town of Torchlight into the nearby mountains in search of the magic ore that imbues their equipment with power, yet imperils their very existence. “Torchlight” emphasizes a simple and intuitive interface, fast and furious action, and a colorful and compelling game world.
Mr. Max Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer of Runic Games, said, “Runic Games is very pleased to partner with Perfect World. Perfect World’s strength and expertise in creating and running MMORPGs and track record of high quality of service to the playing community give us great confidence and hopes for a long and prosperous partnership. With ‘Torchlight,’ we strive to bring the best of Western and Eastern gaming together, creating a truly global title.”
Being developed by Runic Games’ experienced team of industry veterans, “Torchlight” is an adventure-themed Action-MMORPG. Adventurers set out from the town of Torchlight into the nearby mountains in search of the magic ore that imbues their equipment with power, yet imperils their very existence. “Torchlight” emphasizes a simple and intuitive interface, fast and furious action, and a colorful and compelling game world.
Mr. Max Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer of Runic Games, said, “Runic Games is very pleased to partner with Perfect World. Perfect World’s strength and expertise in creating and running MMORPGs and track record of high quality of service to the playing community give us great confidence and hopes for a long and prosperous partnership. With ‘Torchlight,’ we strive to bring the best of Western and Eastern gaming together, creating a truly global title.”
While the press release makes it sound like there is only a MMO being developed, there are two separate games being developed in actuality according to this fan site. The game separate from the MMO will be single player only and is rumored to be around $20-30. The screenshots above are from the SP game. Stay tuned for more.