Band of Crusaders Set to Expand to GOG Platform Following Immense Player Feedback
Warsaw, Poland, October 17, 2024 – Today, Virtual Alchemy, the creators of the newly unveiled strategy RPG Band of Crusaders, announced that the game will be available on the GOG platform. This expansion is a response to enthusiastic player feedback and aims to reach an even wider audience of RPG and strategy game enthusiasts through the GOG platform. Since its initial reveal on Steam, Band of Crusaders has received significant traction and support from the gaming community. With this strong momentum and direct input from players, the game is making its way to GOG, bringing its dark lore and tactical depth to more fans across their preferred game clients.
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Band of Crusaders - Strategy RPG Adventure
Article by: Ronny Fiksdahl
Platform: PC (Available on Steam)
Release Date: To be announced
Developer/Publisher: Virtual Alchemy
Genre: Strategy RPG
"The process of designing our demon enemies follows two main paths. The first is rooted in respecting the source material drawn from the very soil of Europe, along with its flora and fauna. Such pure manifestations of evil often take forms amalgamated from the bodies of fallen humans or animals, further twisted by unexplained mutations and merged with plant elements or shards of the earth itself," explains Art Director Kamil Mickiewicz. "The second path draws upon biblical motifs, referring to descriptions of demons or the personifications of the Seven Deadly Sins. This approach strikes a far more metaphorical tone, creating creatures that embody not just grotesque terror but the very essence of humanity and the darker parts of medieval culture."
The game's world design features haunting medieval landscapes reminiscent of the eerie sceneries that share inspirations with the Witcher series. These environments not only serve as backdrops but also play active roles in the player's journey through this distorted version of medieval Europe.
"This partnership with GOG feels like a natural fit," said Sypnicki. "Interestingly, what sparked this collaboration was an unexpected moment at Gamescom, where our booths were side by side. It was then that we realized both our teams had heard the same message loud and clear from players: they wanted Band of Crusaders on GOG. It felt like fate was guiding Band of Crusaders toward the GOG platform. Thanks to the players' enthusiasm, the decision came together swiftly."
The game's availability on GOG aligns with Virtual Alchemy's strategy to prioritize player expression. "Players sometimes prefer to have their games on Steam or other platforms and we want to support this freedom. We are among GOG users ourselves and play many titles from different genres, which is why we feel we fully understand this need," says Mickiewicz.
By Ronny Fiksdahl
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