DreamCatcher Games, JoWooD Entertainment and Spellbound Entertainment have announced that and add-on for ArcaniA: Gothic 4 will be launched on March 25th 2011. Called Fall of Setarrif, it brings an all new adventure to the ArcaniA universe. For the very first time players can experience the storyline from a different character’s point of view.

Here are the features, as listed by the devs themselves:

·         10+ hours of new compelling game play

·         Experience and fight as each of your famous allies, utilising their unique skillset

·         Battle all new enemies & monsters and hone your combat skills with new items & weapons

·         Discover new environments such as jungles, the volcanic mountains, Setarrif & the coastal regions

·         Import your character from ArcaniA – Gothic 4 or choose a predefined archetype

·         Standalone Add-On

“We will be releasing some exclusive assets earlier on our Facebook page over the next few weeks“, says Manuel Karl, Community Manager JoWooD. “Fans on our page will get a sneak preview and can provide me with direct feedback or ask me any questions they have. Experiencing the story from the point of view of up to four of your allies makes it an exciting experience and has already caused many fans to get intrigued by the Add-On.”

Here’s some info on the game released by the devs:

“A new threat casts its shadow over the Southern Isles. A mysterious demon, consumed by hatred, terrifies the population and pools his force against the coastal city of Setarrif. The dramatic situation exacerbates after a volcanic eruption in the mountains nearby. The nameless hero joins forces with his strongest allies and courageously faces the new menace.”

DreamCatcher are launching ‘Painkiller – Redemption’, the newest addition to the Painkiller Universe. The player will continue the story of Daniel and Belial as they join forces for the first time to end the bloody conflict between heaven and hell. You will discover all new maps, fight off literally thousands of demonic fiends, and lose yourself in the intense gameplay rounded off with an absorbing heavy metal soundtrack.

Reinhard Pollice, Producer at JoWooD is looking forward to the release:”The newest addon brings the Painkiller franchise back to its roots. Breathtaking action, thousands of monsters and exotic weapons are a solid foundation for a Painkiller game! With Painkiller: Redemption we deliver 6 new, thrilling levels for an unbeatable price!”

The game also features a tactical component! While reaching your objectives in each level, you unlock Tarot Cards, which will soon prove to be very helpful! In additional to that, collecting souls of fallen enemies will temporarily transform you into a mighty demon!

Features:

• 7 to 10 hours of playtime
• Collect souls to transform into a demon
• Better graphics with detailed ambience
• Over 6000 enemies, more than any previous PK game!
• Equip yourself with powerful tarot cards which can be found in secret rooms
• Up to 1000 monsters per map to ensure an intense battle with the army of hell
• Two heroes – play as the characters Belial and Daniel
• Better AI – there is nowhere to hide! Enemies will get you

DreamCatcher Games and JoWooD Group have launched the official website for SpellForce 2: Faith. Here is a bit about the game:

Four years have passed since the Shaper’s defeat through the use of Archfire. During that time scientists, dragons and inventors have tried to find to counter the mysterious deterioration of the portals – in vain. The portal network has now totally collapsed and the islands are cut off from one another. The dragons and the Shaikan act as the only connection between the races, but even their resources are limited.

Now, with the nations isolated from one another, a new nameless enemy strikes. Eo is completely at the mercy of the attackers ascending from demonic depths. In the midst of this chaos a new hero appears. To discover his destiny our hero must acquire new skills and do battle with enemies new and old. But wherever he goes – the Nameless always seem to be a step ahead, and futile battles break out in which the hero holds the destiny of all of Eo in his hands.

DreamCatcher Interactive, JoWooD Entertainment & the BVT Group and announce the brief North American release delay of Arcania: Gothic 4. The game was scheduled for an Oct 12^th release and has been pushed back one week to October 19^th.

The game will still be released on October 12^th worldwide, and on October 19^th in North America.

Stay tuned with GamingBolt for a full review of the game soon.