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[p]Heroes,[/p][p]Today we launch our first major content update for Titan Quest II: “The Northern Beaches”, the second chapter in your journey to face Nemesis.[/p][p][/p][p]Here’s a small preview of what awaits you in this new adventure:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]A Whole New Chapter to Explore[/h3][p]The Northern Beaches, where legends hunger for lost adventures and mortals dare not tread. A vast new area full of Fated and World Quests, nine dungeons, and hidden treasure awaits you.[/p][p]Follow the prophecy of the Fates, stand with Glaukos on his path to redemption, and trace Nemesis’ steps through these haunted coasts.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Great Foes Await[/h3][p]Three thrilling major boss encounters challenge you throughout this chapter. Perfect your builds, hone your skills, and equip the strongest gear you can find to take down these dangerous enemies.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]A New Tier of Divine Power[/h3][p]This update unlocks the 4th Tier of each Mastery. Experiment with a total of seven new Actives and fourteen Passives. Engulf your opponents in a Volcanic Eruption, weather their attacks in Stone Form, or risk it all with Valor and a Sword of Damocles hanging above your head.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]More Gear and Better Loot[/h3][p]Discover eleven completely new unique items with powerful effects. In addition, we’ve continued our rework of itemization. The first step is making Affix Tiers available for almost all affixes.[/p][p]This means that when you find a new upgrade, it isn’t just a small increase of a few percent—it’s a much more noticeable improvement. This should make the item chase more rewarding than in previous patches.[/p][p]Keep your eyes peeled for future updates to our itemization—we’re not done yet![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]New Creatures to Fight[/h3][p]The ichthians have bolstered their ranks with new horrors such as Ketos Spawn, shark-like Bruisers, and their devastating new Commanders. You’ll also encounter Living Statues, the Hippkampos Foal, and other strange beasts roaming the lands.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Final Words[/h3][p]We hope you enjoy this new update and look forward to hearing your feedback and thoughts. This Chapter concludes your fight against the Ichthian threat. In future updates, we’ll take you into brand-new biomes and introduce an entirely new faction to fight.[/p][p]And please remember: while we were able to deliver this update earlier than outlined on our roadmap, this won’t always be possible!

You can find the full changelog here[/p][p][/p][p]—The Titan Quest II Team[/p]

[p]It's almost time... THQ Nordic and Grimlore Games will release a major Early Access content update for Titan Quest II tomorrow, introducing the brand-new chapter: the Northern Beaches.[/p][p]The Northern Beaches chapter expands Titan Quest II’s world with more combat variety, environmental storytelling, and strategic depth, available tomorrow for all Early Access players!

Players will continue their campaign against the Ichthians as they push toward the King of Tides’ stronghold. The update delivers new locations, new enemies, three formidable bosses, fresh skills for every mastery, and plenty of secrets to uncover.

Highlights of the Northern Beaches chapter include:[/p]

• [p]Epic Showdown with the Ichthians: Battle through waves of Bruisers, commanders, and finally confront the mighty King of Tides, whose magic trident unleashes devastating cold-damage attacks.[/p]
• [p]New skills across all masteries![/p]
• [p]Unleash icy control with the Frostbite skill tree, layering Cold Snap, Frost Explosion, and Deep Freeze for devastating chain reactions.[/p]
• [p]Re-engineered Stone Form now allows channelled skills while active, paired with Shockwave and Rock Explosion for tactical crowd-control.[/p]
• [p]Harness Earth’s raw power with Volcanic Eruption and a boosted Earthquake, protected by Stone Form’s defensive bonuses.[/p]
• [p]Go head-to-head with the new Warfare skill Valor, calling down the Sword of Damocles for massive damage buffs... at a price.[/p]
• [p]Fresh Challenges & Exploration: Discover new puzzles, hidden corners, and the Rogue mastery’s latest tricks as you scour the storm-lashed shoreline.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Check out our deep dive video - here [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p]In Titan Quest II’s second chapter, venture forth into the Northern Beaches, mythic coasts where legends hunger for lost adventurers and mortals dare not tread. Beautiful blue waters hide deadly secrets, ruins from a dozen different kingdoms sink into white sands, and the safety of civilization is left far behind in the south.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Nemesis Hunts You…[/h3][p]In this chapter’s Fated Quests, fight to unravel the secrets of Nemesis’s dark plans before she hunts you down. The Fates may have given you a path to walk, but you need to take the steps yourself, and only a hero with grit and determination can hope to stand against Retribution. No mere mortal can defeat a god, so you must become more than mortal. [/p][p][/p][p]Discover a link between the dark goddess and the Ichthians, the malevolent fish-men who laid waste to the southern human lands. It’s time to strike back! Battle your way into the heart of their stronghold, face powerful new types of Ichthians, and face their ruthless king to deal with the fish-man threat once and for all. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]A Saviour of the Stranded…[/h3][p]In the World Quests, aid a crew of shipwrecked travelers scattered across the beaches after a monstrous attack at sea. The waves hide many secrets, and without a hero to aid them, most of the crew will be lost forever amongst the bones of adventurers. Find ancient treasure, encounter monsters from Greek mythology, but be on the lookout for tricks and surprises.[/p][p][/p][h3]Ancient Legends Stir…[/h3][p]Along the way, encounter mythological creatures and foes, including an exciting new chapter boss: Skylla, the scourge of sailors, the feared sea monster that devoured six of Odysseus’ crew and menaced the Strait of Messina throughout the age of heroes.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The next chapter of your odyssey awaits. Will you step up, defy the goddess of vengeance, and become the hero legend demands?
We will share more details about the content of this update very soon as well as information about its release.[/p][p][/p][p]The Titan Quest II Team[/p]