Agarest 2 released tomorrow!

Hello everyone!

Well, the big day is nearly upon us!  Tomorrow you’ll finally be able to get your hands on the mighty PC version of Agarest: Generations of War 2!

This third instalment in the Agarest series was previously only available on PlayStation®3 but now comes to STEAM with a host of new features and improvements making this what we think is the best version of Agarest 2 to date. :)

While this is obviously excellent news, it does mean that time is short if you want to score our sweet pre-purchase bonus - which expires on the game’s release - and get access to three extra characters absolutely free!  And just as a reminder, there’s also a very healthy 20% off the retail price, with an additional 13% reduction if you own either of the previous Agarest games, bringing your total discount to a very generous 33% off!  This discount will be only be available during the pre-purchase period and first week of release, so make sure you head to the Agarest 2 Steam Store Page and pre-purchase the game now! :)

Once again I’d like to say a HUGE thank you to our band of beta testers who’ve been a massive help in getting the game ready for release.  And, of course, thanks again to our friends at Laughing Jackal, who’ve managed to get the game running at 60fps (at least on my machine!) :)

More on Agarest: Generations of War 2

Agarest: Generations of War 2 is set in a parallel world to the previous two Agarest titles and has a completely new multi generational story and universe to explore.  So while existing fans of the series will of course see some familiar features and faces popping up, newer players will not need to have played the previous games to understand and enjoy this instalment of the story.

…One day, the world was enveloped by a mysterious blinding light causing terrible destruction.  The central continent, from where the light is believed to have originated, fell silent and slowly, demons began to emerge and spread throughout the world like a plague.

Sometime afterwards, a young man by the name of Weiss, suffering from amnesia, encounters the enigmatic Eva who tells him that he has committed the sin of deicide.  In order to atone for his crime he learns that he must become the "Vessel" in which the power of the divinity he slaughtered is to be stored.  This power will be used to resurrect the one whose life Weiss stole, for those who betray the divine will pay for their sins in the space which separates salvation and damnation, as will their progeny...

• New Agarest Universe: Roam freely and watch the story unfold in this newly designed Universe and battle colossal enemies in over 80hrs of compelling gameplay!

• Revamped Battle System:  Engage your ultimate warriors in a new faster paced combat system with real tactical depth and a wealth of character customisation

• HD Graphics: Enjoy the all-new environments, CGs and your favourite animated character portraits in stunning high-definition

• Mini-games: Engage in Bathtub, Shiatsu, and Massage mini-games!

• Soul Breeding Returns: See your favourite heroines evolve over several decades through each passing generation

• Choose Your Path:  It’s not just the heroines you unite with but also the choices you make that will significantly change the outcome of the story.

This new version of Agarest 2 has full mouse/keyboard and gamepad support, Steam achievements, higher resolutions and a number of other user interface changes.  Cloud Saves are also supported as are Steam trading cards, backgrounds and icons, while a wealth of DLC is included in the game completely free of charge with other packs available to purchase separately following release.  Plus the new DLC system gives you control over how your downloaded content is managed, enabling you to pick and choose how it is added to your existing saves.

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