On November 14, the time has come – Kingdom Under Fire 2 launches. The game is supposed to be a mix of MMORPG and RTS. We will show you how much strategy is involved in the new role-playing game.
More than 10 years after the announcement, Kingdom Under Fire 2 will be released on November 14. The sequel to the Korean online game aims to combine two genres. MMORPG meets the strategy elements of an RTS.
What does RTS mean? The abbreviation RTS stands for “real-time strategy.” Real-time means that it does not take place turn-based, but depends on your timing. You need to try to approach the battle wisely and deploy your characters at the right moment in the right place.
(Not) a classic MMORPG
In Kingdom Under Fire 2, you choose one of 5 classes and embark on the wide world. Along the way, you level up and improve your skills. You can also quest and craft – quite classic. But is it really so?
These elements deviate from the classic RPG: With the criteria just mentioned, Kingdom Under Fire 2 definitely goes in the MMORPG direction. However, it doesn’t stop there. You can also unleash your inner strategist in epic battles. You can control other troops along with your hero, just like in an RTS.
Battle with multitasking
What we know about battles in Kingdom Under Fire 2:
- You assemble an army from three different units
- You choose a battle on the world map that you want to intervene in
- The battles have different levels and difficulty ratings
- On-site, you can command your troops like in an RTS
- There are often additional neutral units or reinforcements that you can control
- You can also fight as a hero yourself
- The battles can involve multiple phases
- You can also tackle everything in a group
- There is a reward depending on your performance
The following units are available for a battle:
- Sorcerer: Very powerful orcs that inflict curses and diseases
- Ogre: Fighters with high regeneration capabilities
- Arsonist: Disable melee troops with fire
- Scorpion: The last survivor of a giant scorpion species, he allied with the orcs
- Heavy cavalry: Knights of the Hironeiden people with steel armor
- Mortar: Troops with a dangerous weapon that does not have high hit accuracy
- Archers: Nature-connected elves with bows
- Cruusaders: Former crusaders from another nation
- Pikeman: Hironeiden soldiers with better equipment and tougher training
- Royal sorcerer: High magic power but low health
These are the difficulty levels of the skirmishes: Every battle has a corresponding level. This indicates the difficulty that you can compare with your own level. Furthermore, you have a choice between three levels during the skirmishes:
- Normal
- Hard
- Hell
These three levels come with different joining requirements. For example, completing a previous battle.
These enemies may await you: A battle can consist of multiple phases. You can expect various enemies ranging from foot soldiers to catapults and large bosses, everything is on offer.
And what do you get out of it?
Rewards available: During the battle, chests can drop for you. Additionally, for completing a battle, you receive various goodies.
These vary based on your performance. If you complete the mission in a short time and with a lot of damage, you will receive more points and a better rank. Depending on that, you will get more of the following rewards:
- Experience for your hero
- Experience for your troops
- Bonus rewards like materials
Strategists could also benefit in this MMORPG. Initially, however, only PC players, as other platforms like PS4 or Xbox have different plans.
Who Kingdom Under Fire 2 is suitable for is explained here:
