The Banner Saga 2 Released

Developer Stoic and publisher Versus Evil have sent out a press release to announce and arguably celebrate the launch of The Banner Saga 2, the sequel to the Kickstarter-funded turn-based RPG from 2014. The title is available on Steam and the Humble Store (which still nets you a Steam key) and a few other online stores, for $19.99/€19.99/£14.99. A GOG version isn’t available yet, unlike the original title.

Here’s the full press release:

YOUR EPIC SAGA CONTINUES AS BANNER SAGA 2 LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE

BALTIMORE, MD April 19, 2016 Stoic, an independent game development company, and Versus Evil, one of the leading independent video game publishers, today launched the Banner Saga 2 for PC and Mac to gamers worldwide. Banner Saga 2 is the exciting sequel to the award winning, BAFTA nominated, indie hit The Banner Saga, an epic Viking role-playing strategy game where a player’s choice directly affects their personal journey. The console versions of the game are set to launch this summer.

“The feedback and excitement we received from the Banner Saga 1 really helped us work to make the Banner Saga 2 even better. Huge thanks to the community!” said Arnie Jorgensen, Art Director and one of the founders of Stoic.

(Over the last two years we have been able to launch Banner Saga on multiple platforms and with great success,) said Steve Escalante, GM of Versus Evil. (Now we are entering the next brutal chapter and Stoic has delivered on their promise to deliver a worthy sequel to this epic Viking inspired saga. There is more of what everyone wanted plus more gut wrenching choices. This is the first of many platforms to launch this year and we hope the fans enjoy it as much as we do.)

Banner Saga 2 is available for SRP €19.99/£14.99 through STEAM, Bundle Stars, Direct to Drive, GameFly, GameStop, GamersGate, Humble Store and UPlay. A Deluxe Edition, which includes the official soundtrack by Grammy nominated, two-time BAFTA winning composer Austin Wintory, is also available for €22.99/£18.99.

To celebrate the launch the team is also showcasing the game at PAX East in Boston this week which runs from 22-24th April, 2016. The showcase, which is being sponsored by partners AMD and Razer, includes a dedicated panel on Saturday 23rd April from 10:30am 11:30am in the Albatross Theatre, reveal of the official (In Memoriam) trailer created by Penny Arcade contributor Kris Straub, a special photo wall in the main lobby area, an exclusive book signing of ‘˜The Gift of Hadrborg’ novel by James Fadeley and a cosplay contest. Convention goers will also be able to get hands on time with the game on Versus Evil booth #10081 in the main hall, where they will be able to earn the official Pinny Arcade (Bolverk) character pin.

The Banner Saga, which launched to much critical acclaim has received several awards and nominations, including winner of the 2014 Geekie Awards for (Best Video Game), winner of 2014 Game Developers Choice: (Best Debut) award, finalist placement for (Excellence in Visual Arts) category at the Independent Game Festival, 3 BAFTA Award Nominations, and winner of Pocket Gamer’s 2015 Best Adventure/RPG Game and Best Android Game of the Year.

To learn more about The Banner Saga and Banner Saga 2 visit: http://bannersaga.com

About Stoic
Stoic is an independent game developer based out of Austin, Texas, formed in early 2012 by three veteran game developers. Each is dedicated to making great games that are artful, independent and unique. Today, the studio is headed by Arnie Jorgensen and John Watson both industry vets who are now dedicated to continuing as independent game developers. The Banner Sagaâ„¢ and The Banner Saga: Factionsâ„¢ content is used by permission. © Stoic LLC. 2012-2016 All rights reserved.

About Versus Evil
Versus Evil, LLC is a US based independent video game publisher behind critically acclaimed indie titles such as The Banner Saga, Guild of Dungeoneering and Armikrog. Publishing games on all major mobile, PC and console platforms, Versus Evil works with indie studios in North America, South America, and Europe. The company was founded on the principles of helping independent game developers be financially and creatively successful in the highly competitive video games market. Their suite of games span many different genres, platforms and business models. As a global publisher, the Versus Evil team is strategically placed around the world with presences in California, Texas, Maryland and New York.
For more information visit http://vsevil.net/
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