King Arthur: Legion IX News

Top XCOM and Baldur's Gate 3 style tactical RPG is getting a sequel

Looking for that next hit after Baldur's Gate 3? Tactical RPG King Arthur: Knight's Tale, which blends the fantasy realms of Arthurian legend with a mix of XCOM style turn-based combat and the character-led party RPG systems of BG3 and Dragon Age, is about to get a new standalone sequel. Originally teased as a potential expansion, King Arthur: Legion 9 has now been expanded into a fully fledged sequel, and it's arriving on Steam very soon.

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King Arthur: Legion IX - Release Date Announcement!

[h2]Ave![/h2]

We're happy to announce the release date of our upcoming tactical RPG, King Arthur: Legion IX: it will be available on Steam first in about a month, more precisely on May 9, 2024! The game is set on the very same Avalon you might know from King Arthur: Knight's Tale, but instead of Mordred, it follows Gaius Julius Mento, the tribune of the infamous Legion IX.

You can enjoy this game as a standalone experience, however, if you missed out on Knight's Tale, now is a great time to learn more about it as it's on sale (60% off) on the Steam #TurnBasedThursdayFest.

So that you can really get into the mood properly, we have also prepared an announcement date trailer!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvRlHZv3Uw8
A new threat looms over Avalon as the long-lost, infamous Ninth Legion of Rome has set foot on the mythical island. Their commander, the fallen hero, Gaius Julius Mento was granted a demonic legion by their dead emperor, Septimus Sulla to find a way out of Tartarus. But when they accidentally arrive to the magical realm of the Lady of the Lake, Gaius Julius Mento decides to subjugate the island and establish Eternal Rome there. First, however, he must gather his lost legion…

[h2]Main Features:[/h2]

A Role-playing Tactical Adventure

Experience a unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs. Manage and control a party of 5-6 heroes to explore and conquer the land of Avalon. Engage in deep tactical combat, tough moral choices, hero management, and the rebuilding of Nova Roma.

Prove Your Worth as a Tactician

Every little move and every decision matters. Use covers, traps, flanking and an in-depth overwatch and opportunity system and turn the entire battlefield to your advantage like a master tactician. Sometimes meticulous planning, sometimes charging simply to combat will be the key to victory. The only difference between a successful or a failed quest may depend on the composition of your party only!

Heroes Straight from the Abyss

Legion IX introduces six unique heroes who have risen from the Abyss to conquer the mythical land of Avalon. Level up, gain skill points and unlock unique skill trees. Loot, equip and craft hundreds of artefacts and create the deadliest fighting force that has ever set foot on Avalon.

Wide Variety of Abilities

Use unique skills, Ultimate Skills and World Abilities to overcome the toughest challenges during your quests in Avalon. Take risks and explore various tactical options as heroes don't face permanent death at the end of the missions. Test your skills in different difficulty modes, from laid-back storytelling to brutal, unforgiving battles.

Not Built in a Day

Build up and expand the city of Nova Roma. Make sure that your stronghold has the right facilities for your heroes that prepare them for different quests. But beware! Resources are scarce and you have to manage Nova Roma thoughtfully to keep it afloat.

Regain Your Humanity

Your decisions have far-reaching consequences, influencing both gameplay and narrative. Through your actions, Gaius will either restore his humanity, or forever be transformed into a demon.

Make sure to put King Arthur: Legion IX on your wishlist before launch. As for the base game, Knight's Tale has recently received the 2.0 overhaul and numerous improvements, so make sure to check it out if you haven't. Thank you for your support!

[h3]Onwards to Nova Roma![/h3]

Rebuilding Nova Roma

As he emerges from the depths of Tartarus, Gaius Julius Mento finds himself on Avalon. He soon finds traces of other Romans, but the colony they have established is now in ruins. Still, Nova Roma is a promising starting place for conquerors.

In King Arthur: Legion IX, Nova Roma will be your base of operations. A place you can call home, but also a place where you can improve your soldiers and issue various decrees. Here you can also take a look at the new Morality Chart's various bonuses, which will also list your decisions that have affected the values.

Like Camelot in King Arthur: Knight's Tale, Nova Roma is represented as a 3D model with individual buildings, opening up separate panels as you select them.

These buildings have various functions, and you can assign your soldiers to some of them to gain bonuses. Here's a quick breakdown of the various facilities:

War Council: Here you can assign a hero to gain title benefits, and issue one decree after each mission.
Enchanted Tower: You can create new Relic items here using Relic dust.
Training Ground: Here you can improve physical attributes of soldiers and appoint a Master of Arms.
Blacksmith: Dismantle items and upgrade your favorite equipment pieces here.
Lararium: You can place your collected Lares here, offering various bonuses. (Read more here.)
Merchant: Here you can purchase various consumable items, trinkets, and runes for your equipment.

By upgrading each building, you can open up new ways to use them, which gives you more fighting chance in this twisted island full of savages and sinister magical creatures.

You will soon be able to start your adventure and make plans for the grand dream of Eternal Rome, as the release is inching closer, with an exact date to be revealed soon.

[h2]Vae victis![/h2]

Meet the Romans! - Sicarius

[h2]Ave, all![/h2]

Following in the footsteps of King Arthur: Knight's Tale, we have another dark fantasy game cooking in the proverbial oven, and that game is King Arthur: Legion IX, a Roman-themed tactical RPG set on the magical island of Avalon.

Today we are taking a look at a character who isn't exactly essential to the main story, but he will be a very interesting addition to the party - both because of his personality and his skills.

This character introduces himself as Sicarius, the meaning of which is "dagger-wielder", or in a less literal sense, "assassin".

Our protagonist, Gaius Julius Mento meets him in a less than ideal situation - Sicarius was supposed to ambush the tribunus with his insane companions, however, he remembers the way of the Legion. Instead of attacking, he gives a fair warning. He has no choice but to desert his former companions, and he will join Gaius to aid him in his quest to rebuild Nova Roma.

But who is he? Back then, he worked as a scout in the Legion, and he specializes in ranged attacks. As a child, he was a street urchin in the shadowy streets of Rome, so his senses are sharp, and he is never reckless. He is brave, charismatic, and rather jovial. No wonder Gaius decides to trust him.

It would help us tremendously if you would be kind enough to wishlist King Arthur: Legion IX, as the game's completion is slowly approaching... and the announcement of an exact release date isn't too far away either!

[h2]See you in Nova Roma![/h2]

Lares and Lararium - A new building in Nova Roma

King Arthur: Legion IX is our upcoming dark fantasy tactical RPG featuring Roman legionaries, trying to establish Nova Roma on the land of Avalon. As such, the game will make many references to the real historical and cultural treasury of the ancient Rome. A few of these, though, will be introduced as gameplay mechanic features as well.

One of these are Lares (in the singular form: Lar). Such was the collective name of various minor guardian deities, depicted in the form of smaller statuettes and kept in the homes of Romans. This tradition was probably derived from even more ancient customs of the Etruscan civilization, the word itself being derived from the Etruscan term for "lord".

In the game, these little figurines can be found in various places on Avalon, wherever there is sign of Roman inhabitants. These appear in the game as collectibles, however, they do not appear in the inventories of the legionaries. Instead, you will need to build a new type of building in Nova Roma, called the Lararium where these figurines will be displayed.

Here you will have six slots for Lares you can own, and one to be selected as active (two if you upgrade the building). Once these Lares are active, they will provide passive bonuses for all legionaries, such as applying some kind of extra damage type or gaining back resources like Vitality and AP during combat encounters.

Be always on the lookout for these Lares during your travels to maximize your advantage against the forces that work against the interests of Nova Roma. Until then, please make sure to wishlist King Arthur: Legion IX.

[h2]Vae victis![/h2]