Set to be the fifth game in the Kingdom Under Fire series, chronologically set after the fourth game, Circle of Doom, Kingdom Under Fire II is slated for release on Microsoft Window’s PC’s and the PlayStation 4. The game is marked for launch in Korea, Malaysia and South East Asia at some time in Q1-Q2 of 2014 and Q2-Q3 in the west. The PlayStation 4 build of the game is set to launch at some point in Q3-Q4 of 2014.

• 1. Development
• 2. Story
• 3. Gameplay
• 2. Characters

Development

The game initially began its development cycle some time before 2008 when it was officially announced to be released on the PC and multiple home consoles in 2009.
The game was set to retain all of its touted features, including the massively multiplayer online core and the action real time strategy portions.

The development of Kingdom Under Fire II has been somewhat troubled. As it furthered into development the game was hit by a delay, changes in the platforms that it was intended to release on and actual gameplay changes following player feedback that was gathered from a Beta test which was run in December 2011.

However, Blueside, one of the co-developers, confirmed that an Xbox 360 build was in development and that it would feature a more single player orientated campaign and an online multiplayer mode. There was also DLC planned to release alongside it, but the game was never said to be an MMORTS. This was reported on by Eurogamer in 2009 when the developer said,”Kingdom Under Fire II for Xbox 360 will differentiate itself from the PC Online version in that there will be more focus on the single-player aspect as for players to unveil the secrecy of Bersian history as putting themselves on shoes of heroes and reunite the scattered nations in deep and rich storyline,”

In 2010, Blueside encountered financial problems that resulted in the staff on the development team partially leaving with many others not receiving due payment for their work. The game remained in development hell for quite some time with departing staff members forming their own development studios, this was blamed for the games delay, stating that the departing staff left them undermanned and lacking the required manpower.

After numerous delays, the game was set to launch around holiday 2011, but in November of the same year, a PlayStation 3 build was announced to be in development which all but confirmed the further delay of the Xbox 360 build. Both of which were slated for a 2012 release date with no specific time window given. Further delays followed with the announcement of the PlayStation 4 build of the game which pushed the release schedule back yet again with the current status of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation being unofficially commented on.

Kingdom Under Fire II entered open beta in May 22nd of 2014. The release dates have been set as Korea, Malaysia and South East Asia at some time in Q1-Q2 of 2014 and Q2-Q3 in the west. Whereas the PlayStation 4 build of the game is set to launch at some point in Q3-Q4 of 2014. Given these vague release times, gamers and media members alike remain sceptical of the games release.

Story

As we mentioned above, Kingdom Under Fire II is the fifth game in the series and follows on chronologically from Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom, set in the antagonists alternative dimension of Encablossa. KUFII continues the story of the games universe, being set 150 years after Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders.

The game will look at the dynamics of a three way war between the Human Alliance, the Dark Legion and the Encablossians, a new species introduced to the game as inhabitants of Bersia, a continent from the previous games antagonist’s home dimension.

Gameplay

The gameplay dynamic of Kingdom Under Fire II is interesting in the sense that the real time strategic elements are fully integrated into the action role playing game portion of the game. Players can control their character on the battlefield and fight alongside their soldiers who will fight with them whereas controlling units like cannons can be controlled in a typical RTS style to direct their fire and spear men can be positioned on the flanks of infantry to form spear walls to protect against flanking cavalry attacks.

Thus far, not much information has been made available and actual gameplay mechanics information remains scarce. The game seems to play like the popular Dynasty Warriors in some places.

Characters

Thus far, no characters have officially been revealed,  the art for the game does heavily feature a female elf-like character, a human male with dreadlocks and a Dwarf wielding what I can only describe as a Axe Rifle.

For the sake of the games continuity, here are a list of already existing characters within the Kingdom Under Fire universe.

Human Alliance

• Gerald
• Glen
• Kendal
• Keither
• Walter

The Dark Legion

• Leinhart
• Regnier
• Lucretia
• Morene

Encablossa

• Regnier (post war)
• Leinhart (post war)

Note: This wiki will be updated once we have more information about the game.

Blueside’ Kingdom Under Fire 2 has had a very long and troubled development but it appears to be getting closer to release. We say that but the PS4/PC title still doesn’t have a release date. Regardless, a new trailer emerged at TGS 2014 and you can check it out above.

Though it may be real-time, we’re a still a bit sceptical about how all this works. But if this trailer is to be believed, you’ll take control of different classes and fight across wide open landscapes, battling thousands of soldiers at a time while commanding your own troops in combat. It’s impressive to be sure but we’re still curious about how it will actually work out.

Kingdom Under Fire 2, as stated, has no release date and will combine action RPG elements with real-time strategy and MMORPGs. Thoughts on the above trailer and the current state of KUF 2? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

The highly hyped and exciting MMO action RPG and RTS from Phantagram and Blueside, namely Kingdom Under Fire II will begin its closed beta session next month on May 6th. MMOG.asia will officially open servers for the same but the closed beta client is now available for players to download here. This ensures that you have your own copy for the game, ready to play when the closed beta begins.

Kingdom Under Fire II began development way back in 2008 for the PC and after many troubled years, made a resilient return last year when it was announced to be in development for the PS4. The game sees you controlling a hero who can command various troops. When you’re not running around smacking things, you can go into RTS mode and order your units around, even deploying cannons to smash down walls.

KUFII will be out in mid-2014 for PC players in the West while PS4 gamers can look forward to it in mid-to-late 2014.

Earlier today two new videos and some screenshots were released for the ever-elusive Kingdom Under FIre 2, which has been in development for over three years. The most recent updates since the announcement of the game’s closed beta in 2011 were the announcements of the development of PC, and PS4 versions of the game to accompany the already planned PS3 and Xbox 360 versions.

The trailer, which is really just 1:30 of trailer and then 4 minutes of cinematic game play combat, looks to be very promising indeed. In game combat looks spectacular and incredibly fun both in small scale individual confrontations, and in large scale all out war-type situations. Four years of development looks to have paid off.

The second video, while it also shows in game combat game play, rather than taking bits and pieces from favorite combat scenes, takes us in on a real mission in the game. And it makes things look even more fun. From the oohs of things, we will be able to control large scale armies from a high up bird’s eye view, or soon in and control an individual unit for more personal, shish n’ gash combat.

As of yet there still is no official release for Kingdom Under Fire 2, but it is still listed as having a 2013 release.

Kingdom Under Fire II will merge three classic game genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-Playing Game (RPG), and Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO).

In this trailer, we get a glimpse at the game’s Invasion Mode. Invasion Mode is a 16-player co-op mode in which players will assume the roles of warriors on a battlefield mid combat, and will participate in the battle with one another, utilizing team tactics and individual abilities. So far things look very Dynasty Warriors-esque.

The apparent crispness of graphics and detail of the health, ability gauge, and interchangeable ability system can’t be denied based on this video. It looks like we have a successful combination of all the attempted genres on our hands, and what looks like will be an incredibly fun game to play.

Kingdom Under Fire II will release on PC and the PlayStation 3.