The Banner Saga Released on Consoles

While I believe our audience largely comprises players who use the PC as their primary gaming platform, it’s still worth mentioning that The Banner Saga, Stoic’s turn-based story-driven strategy RPG, has been released on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 today for $19.99/€19.99/£15.99. Here’s the full press release:

AWARD WINNING VIDEO GAME, THE BANNER SAGA LAUNCHES ON PLAYSTATION 4 AND XBOX ONE TODAY

AUSTIN, TX January 12th, 2016 Stoic, an independent game development company and Versus Evil, one of the leading independent video game publishers, today announced that the epic Viking RPG strategy game The Banner Saga launches on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and to the Xbox One via the ID@Xbox self-publishing program today for a SRP of $19.99 / €19.99 /£15.99.

The Banner Saga, which launched to much critical acclaim on both PC and mobile devices 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.

(Merging the story and gameplay of Banner Saga with a refined controller interface makes it a very enjoyable console gaming experience. Despite the technical challenges we initially faced in porting the game, we’re extremely happy with the end result of many months of hard work to deliver a worthy console version) said John Watson, founder and technical director at Stoic.

The Banner Saga is a single player driven Viking saga, where a player’s choice in travel, conversation and combat determines the outcome of their own personal story as well as the survival of an entire civilization. The game also features stunning 2D animation and art, a unique tactical combat system and a cast of unforgettable characters, all of which drive this epic journey forward. Players will enjoy a beautiful and haunting original score by Grammy nominated, two-time BAFTA winning composer Austin Wintory conducting The Dallas Winds orchestra, as well as a powerhouse trio of acclaimed YouTube sensations: Peter Hollens, Malukah and Taylor Davis.

(The Banner Saga console launch is a huge step forward for Stoic and the brand) said Steve Escalante, general manager of Versus Evil. (The technical efforts required to bring Banner Saga to console from such a small team is an achievement in itself. Looking ahead and with our continued efforts with the development partners that have helped us get here, much more can be accomplished with the Banner Saga. This launch is something we’re all very proud of.)

Localized in French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Italian languages, The Banner Saga was one of the earlier funding successes on Kickstarter, which originally launched in partnership with independent games publisher Versus Evil.

To learn more about The Banner Saga visit: http://stoicstudio.com/ To learn more about Versus Evil visit: http://www.vsevil.net

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 comprised of 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. 2012-2015 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. The company was founded on the principles of helping independent game developers be financially and creatively successful in the highly competitive video games market and has published games on all major mobile, PC and console platforms. Led by group of AAA games industry veterans, Versus Evil’s services include the full suite of publishing support including brand marketing, community, social, PR, creative, production, QA, legal, distribution and other general business support. As a global publisher, the Versus Evil team is strategically placed around the world with presences in California, Texas, Maryland and New York and works with indie studios in North America, South America, and Europe.

It should be noted that, while initially the port was put on the backburner, a PlayStation Vita version of the game is also planned for release.