Neverwinter for PC revealed
Cryptic Studios announced officially the new Neverwinter online PC RPG that is not exactly the long-awaited MMO, but it will feature co-op play. The studio had been working with Dungeons & Dragons owner Wizards of the Coast and R.A. Salvatore on the fiction and authenticity. There will be also a book trilogy, penned by R.A. Salvatore, leading up to the events of the game. The first book titled Gauntlgrym, will arrive Oct 5.
"We're beyond thrilled to develop a brand new version of Neverwinter. It's been years since the original became a gaming icon and we're honored to work with such a great franchise," said Jack Emmert, COO of Cryptic Studios. "We've been working closely with Wizards of the Coast and R.A. Salvatore to create an authentic D&D adventure filled with compelling fiction and exciting gameplay."
In Neverwinter, players will become one of 5 classic D&D classes and team up with friends or computer-controlled allies to form 5-person co-op groups. Players also create their own storylines and quests utilizing an extremely user-friendly content generation system, tentatively codenamed Forge.
"Wizards of the Coast is excited to invite millions of fans back to Neverwinter with the launch of R.A. Salvatore's Gauntlgrym," said Liz Schuh, Brand Director for Dungeons & Dragons at Wizards of the Coast. "And we're excited about the prospects for great digital gaming experiences based on this epic world."
Neverwinter for PC is scheduled to be released in Q4 2011 and is part of a multi-platform event, including a book trilogy from New York Times best-selling author R. A. Salvatore and a tabletop roleplaying game from Wizards of the Coast.
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