Might and Magic X: Legacy Announced

A first-person (yes), turn-based (yes!!), and brand new installment in the mainline Might and Magic series has been announced by Ubisoft today. The title will be developed by Limbic Entertainment, who has already worked on some DLC for Might & Magic Heroes VI. Before we get to the full press release, here’s the announcement trailer:

And on to the text:

UBISOFT ANNOUNCES MIGHT & MAGIC X LEGACY

London, UK March 21, 2013 Today, Ubisoft announced Might & Magic® X Legacy. Developed by Limbic Entertainment, a team of devoted Might & Magic fans, Might & Magic® X Legacy brings a new chapter to the Might & Magic RPG series, with both the unique core formula and a new set of improved and fine-tuned features.

In the wake of the spectacular events in Might & Magic® Heroes® VI, you will play in a party of four adventurers entangled in intrigue and political machinations unfolding in and around Karthal. The city, on the verge of secession, is prey to competing factions vying for its control. Your actions will determine the fate of the city. Might & Magic X Legacy is an authentic solo experience in the classic first-person RPG genre. Create and lead your group into an exciting world and battle powerful mythical creatures while collecting ancient magical treasures. Through a turn-based gameplay system, defeat creatures and bosses to accomplish unique quests and make your way through dangerous dungeons, cities and labyrinths full of traps. Dive into vintage Might & Magic and play old school, new rules!

About Limbic Entertainment
Limbic Entertainment is an independent game development studio based in Germany. Limbic’s core competencies are game design, programming, hosting and maintaining games. Since Limbic was founded, the company has released more than 60 products published in more than a dozen languages. Limbic has been a third party developer for Ubisoft for about four years now. Their latest work with Ubisoft was on Might & Magic® Heroes® VI Danse Macabre – DLC and Gold Edition. For more information, please visit http://www.limbic-entertainment.de.

About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 29 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2011-12 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1.061 billion. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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