Sacred Legends Announced

I'm not sure if we'll ever see a true-to-form return of the Sacred series on PC, but if you find yourself with a soft spot for the action RPG franchise, you'll at least be able to quell some of that anxiousness by checking out the latest iteration on iOS and Android platforms this summer. The newly announced Sacred Legends will bring us co-op multiplayer and the usual focus on loot, though just how well it fares in the gameplay department is something we'll have to determine on our own:

The Gate to the Underworld is Opening: Sacred Legends to be Released on iOS and Android this Summer

The acclaimed fantasy role playing franchise Sacred is about to advance onto mobile with Sacred Legends. Developed by Chimera Entertainment from Munich and published by Deep Silver FISHLABS from Hamburg, the new RPG will bring addictive PvE and PvP battles to smartphones and tablets.

Hamburg, Germany May 23rd, 2016 Today, Deep Silver FISHLABS and Chimera Entertainment lifted the veil on their first conjoint project Sacred Legends. Exclusively developed for mobile devices, the app will mark the tradition-rich Sacred brand's debut on the App Store and Google Play. Sacred Legends will go live globally in summer 2016.

The gripping story of Sacred Legends takes place in the demon-plagued kingdom of Ancaria a rich game world with a deep lore. The title's gameplay focuses on hero development, loot collection and fierce battles against monsters, creatures and other deadly enemies.

In addition to asynchronous co-op features and multi-layered gameplay, the app features console-quality production values and native touchscreen controls. Its engaging story ties into the narrative of Sacred Underworld, the acclaimed add-on to the original Sacred game on Windows PC.

In the roles of warriors, archers or seraphim, the players set forth to save an ill-fated kingdom from the onslaught of unrelenting Demon Lords. In battle, they will be accompanied by their fellow players' characters with whom they form hard-hitting teams. Additional information on the character classes in particular and the app in general can be found on http://www.sacredlegendsgame.com .