

To learn more about The Banner Saga 2 and The Banner Saga visit: We couldn't be more excited."Īdditional details and information for The Banner Saga 2 are expected to be available in early 2015. We have surrounded our development efforts with quality people like Austin Wintory, Malukah, Taylor Davis and the Versus Evil team. "Here we are announcing our next game, our way, on a world-wide stage. "The critical reception and widespread fan appreciation for The Banner Saga is overwhelming and humbling, and has the team at Stoic dedicated to delivering a fantastic sequel with The Banner Saga 2," said Arnie Jorgensen, co-owner and art director, Stoic. Featuring stunning 2D animation and art, a unique tactical combat system and a cast of unforgettable characters, the original gameearned several awards and nominations, including winner of the 2014 Geekie Awards for "Best Video Game", finalist for "Excellence in Visual Arts" and two honourable mentions for "Excellence in Design" and "Excellence in Audio" at the 2014 Independent Game Festival. It's a great time to be an 'indie' and we couldn't be more proud to continue working with the Stoic team and our partners at Fearless Media who helped make this happen."įor The Banner Saga 2, Stoic will continue the legacy and story of The Banner Saga, an epic experience for PC, home consoles and mobile that was recently confirmed as an upcoming release for PlayStation®Vita. "We are very proud to be leading the way with The Banner Saga 2 announcement at what is traditionally a AAA game's event. "There's a seismic shift in the video game industry as consumers embrace the contributions and creations of independent game-makers such as Stoic, the incredibly passionate creators of The Banner Saga and The Banner Saga 2," said Steve Escalante, general manager, Versus Evil.

The Game Awards is an independent celebration of the video game industry that recognizes excellence in game development and design, while offering a first-glimpse at the most important and anticipated games and trends for 2015. The announcement comes after the official first reveal of The Banner Saga 2 at last Friday's Game Awards held in Las Vegas.
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Next Chapter in the Epic Viking Saga is Coming to PC and Next-Generation Consoles in 2015ĪUSTIN, TX - December8,2014 - Stoic, an independent game development company and Versus Evil, one of the leading independent video game publishers, officially confirmed that The Banner Saga 2, the sequel to the critically-acclaimed role-playing strategy game The Banner Saga, is coming to PC, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One via the self-publishing program in 2015. Even though half of the characters have horns growing out of their skulls and I've never hiked a mountain for 100 days straight, I can still relate to their struggles: compromise, empathy, responsibility, love, anger, fear." "It's The Banner Saga's lore, though, that draws me into this scary world of strategy," Jessica said in our four-star review, "encouraging me to stick it out fight after fight, if only to return to the enchanting story. The Banner Saga combines Viking legend with turn-based strategy and distinctively animated art, but it was the game's "human story" that particularly charmed Joystiq's Jessica Conditt.
