PRAGUE, Czech Republic, 4 April 2018 – 1C is proud to announce that retail distribution of Ancestors Legacy, the upcoming history-inspired squad-based real-time strategy developed by Destructive Creations, will commence in selected regions across the world simultaneously with the game’s digital release on 22 May 2018. A printed artbook and the amazing original soundtrack on a CD will be part of the boxed edition in several countries; special or collector’s editions will also be available regionally.
The development of Ancestors Legacy for PC is heading towards the planned release date with all four nations – Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, Germans, Slavs – already playable, final touches being added to the single player campaign and multiplayer balancing being finetuned. Players will enjoy dozens of hours of gameplay within the single player campaigns which are based on real historical events, and more will be added soon after the release of the full game, when a free update will deliver two more campaigns, one for Germans and one for Slavs, topping the total number of single player missions at 40.
Putting all of the developer’s focus on finalization of the PC build and making sure the release date is met, a decision has been made to prioritize quality over delivery date and postpone the Xbox One release date to early 2019. Although Xbox One owners will have to wait a couple more months before Ancestors Legacy is available in the Xbox Store, they will receive a full-featured experience, optimized for hardware of the Xbox One and utilizing the full potential of the additional performance and features offered by Xbox One X.
With the PC Open Beta access having been closed at the end of March, Ancestors Legacy now presents another part of the single player campaign in a new gameplay video from the developer. It offers a glance at one of the game’s advanced missions in the Anglo-Saxon campaign – Edward, the king of Britain, fighting fiercely for his power and reputation, has to defend against the attacks of Godwin, Earl of Wessex, and his men.
“Ancestors Legacy’s single-player campaign was designed to be much more of a story driven and laid back experience than the highly competitive multiplayer mode. To tell the plot, which is based on real history, we use narrated cinematics, in-game cutscene breaks and recorded English voiceovers. All that, to give players hints and enhance the feeling of victory once the mission is accomplished, “ says Tomasz Gop, Producer at Destructive Creations, and continues: “The end of Godwin’s Rebellion, which took place at Gloucester in 1051, is the last mission from one of our Anglo-Saxon campaigns. It brings together all the alliances and resources that the player has been accumulating throughout the entire campaign. It is only with these tools, and player’s own skill, that the player can win, just like the English monarch did.”
Watch the new Ancestors Legacy gameplay video: Youtu.be
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About the game
Take command of your army as you storm through medieval Europe in an extensive series of campaigns. Choosing one of the four available nations – Viking, Anglo-Saxon, German, Slav – you will be tasked with more than just conquering, raiding and pillaging enemy camps, villages and towns. Only by utilizing the full range of available tactical options, taking strategic advantage of the environment, and managing your temporary bases and settlements, will you emerge victorious.
Ancestors Legacy is a history-inspired real-time strategy game influenced by historical events in the Middle Ages. The game combines resource management and base building with large-scale, squad-based battles across vast battlefields, all rendered in great detail thanks to the Unreal Engine 4 tech. Experience medieval bloodshed like never before, thanks to the cinematic action camera that puts you right in the middle of the battle at the press of a button.
Features
- 4 playable nations in an extensive single player campaign inspired by historical events
- Various modes of intense multiplayer battles
- Advanced tactical options combining the use of terrain, experience and morale
- Cinematic battle camera view puts you right in the center of the action
- Outstanding visual fidelity powered by Unreal Engine 4
- Streamlined resource management and village construction
Game Information
Platforms: PC Windows, Xbox One
Release date: 22 May 2018 (PC), Q1 2019 (XB1)
Publisher: 1C Company
Developer: Destructive Creations
Links
Steam Store Page: Store.steampowered.com
Press kit with new assets: Bit.ly
New gameplay video: Youtu.be
Official website: www.ancestors-legacy.com
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About 1C:
Founded in 1991, 1C is a global games publisher with offices located in Europe and Russia. The company releases PC games through its global network of independent distribution partners, digitally and at retail.
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About Destructive Creations:
Destructive Creations is a very experienced development team, comprised of highly-skilled game industry veterans. Many years of common creative work has led to a super smooth workflow and team stability. Our first production under the Destructive Creations brand was Hatred, which was released on June 1st, 2015. Our main goal has always been to create original, uncompromising games. The example of Hatred shows that we can handle controversy and unusual solutions perfectly.
