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Sacred 2 on 360, PS3 set for May 12

Adaptation of Ascaron action role-playing game goes gold on Microsoft's console, PS3 version not far behind.

After a lengthy delay, Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is finally ready to fly on consoles. Once slated for release in February, the Xbox 360 edition of the PC action role-playing game has gone gold and is ready for a May 12 debut, publisher cdv Software Entertainment announced today. A representative with the publisher told GameSpot that the PlayStation 3 edition of the game is not yet finished but remains on target for a simultaneous launch with its 360 counterpart.

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Developed by Ascaron Entertainment, Sacred 2 is an epic-scale fantasy role-playing game in which players undertake the path of a soldier of light or dark, exploring the lands of Ancaria 2,000 years before the events of the 2004 original. The German developer promises more than 22 square miles of in-game terrain that can be explored, as well as more than 200 dungeons and 650 quests. The game also features local split-screen and online cooperative play

Earlier this month, the game's European distributor, Deep Silver, previously declared both the Xbox 360 and PS3 editions of the game as having gone gold and dated both versions for a June 5 launch.

71 Comments

  • leemcdonald

    Posted Apr 21, 2009 6:42 am GMT

    To reply to nexg3n360... Ascaron was supposed to develop a drop in/out feature that could let you play offline with your character with one friend in co-op mode (a drop-in player). AND let you drop-in or join an online game with other players with your very same character!

    http://www.sacred2.com/en/news/news/detail/
    Sacred_2_in_development_for_PS3.html

    The PLAYSTATION3 version supports drop in-drop out as well as other multiplayer gaming modes for up to four players via internet, and two player full-screen gaming on one console, simply pick up a controller, press start and join your friends. Players can save their characters and use them in all game modes, allowing the same character to be used both online and offline.

    By the way, here's a list of co-op games with the screen mode (full or split)

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
    List_of_computer_games_with_cooperative_play

    take care to all

  • Risingson

    Posted Apr 21, 2009 2:41 am GMT

    You can use any of your own characters when you play online with others. This is not like Fable 2.

  • JackHoleFace00

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 5:16 pm GMT

    I normally don't get too excited over action-RPGs but I'm really pumped about this. Last game I played like this was Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance on Xbox. I hope it's good!

  • leemcdonald

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 7:19 am GMT

    Hi all, in the above article, we have a mention that the game will "also features local split-screen and online cooperative play". This is the worst news I've had concerning Sacred 2 and I hope there's a little mistake there.
    The game is suppose to support "two player full-screen gaming".
    Please check: http://www.sacred2.com/en/news/news/detail/
    Sacred_2_in_development_for_PS3.html

    In fact, we can read "The PLAYSTATION®3 version supports drop in/drop out as well as other multiplayer gaming modes for up to four players via internet, and two player full-screen gaming".

    What is the truth here ?

  • nexg3n360

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 7:07 am GMT

    Please someone make my day and answer this question.

    When you play co op online will players be using their character or will it be like fable 2 where the host uses their character and anyone that joins uses a preset character model? I really hope when i'm playing with my friends online they get to use their character and all their stats and gear. Both Two Worlds and Fable 2 have disapointed me with their lackluster co op online and i hope this game can make up for it.

  • SavoyPrime

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 7:01 am GMT

    I'm not really a fan of pure dungeon-crawlers, but more RPGs on the market is a good thing. Especially if it is a quality game.

  • great_rulo

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 6:55 am GMT

    Looks nice, like Diablo on consoles, with really shining enviroments tho.

  • combatsoldier

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 3:46 am GMT

    Hey guys I have a serious question. I really want this game and am not sure witch console to get it on. Is the fact that the ps3 version not done yet a good or bad thing. Witch one will have more frames per second etc. Please Pm me a message if you know.

  • Adziboy

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 12:13 am GMT

    Oh, and just to clarify; it's the speed it runs with the animation, not the animation itself. That is fine, it's just you run amazingly slow for what your guy is doing.

  • Adziboy

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 12:06 am GMT

    Why does no RPG/MMORPG or whatever, always always, have rubbish running? It always looks like they're sprinting in animation, but in reality they are going extremely slow.

  • gk_of_berea

    Posted Apr 19, 2009 10:58 pm GMT

    I picked up the original Sacred on a whim and loved it. I haven't had a chance to play the second yet. I'm intrigued as to how it will turn out on the PC. Loved the music in the trailer too btw. If only the whole soundtrack were like that. Didn't Blind Guardian provide music for the game?

  • brennan7777

    Posted Apr 19, 2009 9:50 pm GMT

    if this game has 4 player split screen (or split screen esque) Co-op then i will be getting it. If it doesnt i wont be getting it...does anyone know if it does or doesnt?

  • Chargrilled

    Posted Apr 19, 2009 11:00 am GMT

    ive already got the pc collectors edition but im going to get at least one of the console versions aswell. if only to support ascaron/gmbh who are in financial difficulties right now.

    i certainly dont think they should end up like flagship studios.

  • Generalmojo posted Apr 19, 2009 5:16 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Generalmojo

    Posted Apr 19, 2009 5:16 am GMT (hide)

    @ Doolz2024
    who cares about this game?
    and theres a chance we could get a better vershion, look at Red Alert 3 on ps3, it looks better then the 360 vershion and has more content, also GS gave it 5 more points then the 360 vershion

  • megafitch

    Posted Apr 19, 2009 2:41 am GMT

    This could be a good game, but that trailer was well and truely terrible lol.

  • xplosiv_shift posted Apr 18, 2009 10:18 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    xplosiv_shift

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 10:18 pm GMT (hide)

    @ Midnightshade29

    agreed but Burnout paradise looks horrible on ps3/ Horrible

    as for this game...naa ill pass

  • SillySkeleton

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 8:38 pm GMT

    I usually like these sort of games, but I saw a trailer for this one and it was halarious. It looks horrible.

  • WeissGuts

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 7:46 pm GMT

    i love these kinda games but this game looks terrible lol. Definitely waiting on a review for this one.

  • joelgargan

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 7:34 pm GMT

    @Parhar67

    Seriously bro, take it so system wars. See the comment I made earlier? I only own a PS3. Don't be a goddamned fanboy where it isn't wanted, I've been there and its no fun.

  • joelgargan

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 7:33 pm GMT

    Yes please...

    @bennae66
    Before choosing, I would wait to see if one or the other is buggy.
    Obviously if they perform the same, its your choice.

    Lookin' damn fine so far.... I wants...

  • bennae66

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 7:23 pm GMT

    hmmm ps3 or 360 version? its for my other half and she prefers the 360 controller. unless its genuinely superior on the ps3 i think we will stick wiith the 360 version.

  • Red122

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 6:07 pm GMT

    I will have to pass on this game now and in the future just not my cup of tea.

  • Koi-Neon-X

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 6:04 pm GMT

    Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is going to be an EXCELLENT game! I can't wait until it comes out for the PS3/MUST BUY! I have a feeling I'll be spending alot of time on this one.

  • mdboomer

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 6:00 pm GMT

    Any mention of a demo for either platform?

  • Risingson

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 5:00 pm GMT

    I believe the PS3 version is more than just a PC/360 port. I actually expect the PS3 version to run a little more smoothly than the 360 version because of the HDD space. From what i understand the PS3 version is indeed finished. The certification with Sony is just taking a little longer. Expect a Gold announcement next week. As for the running animations, they look fine. All of you are just spoiled with what you see in other games. For a hack and slash rpg the animations look more than ok. Again, this game does NOT have split screen gameplay. Read a little down the page before you whine and spread false information.

  • Midnightshade29

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 4:22 pm GMT

    parhar67 -- thats because the devs were lazy. These games you mention were made on the 360 first, and "PORTED" to the ps3. If a game is made on PS3 and ported to the 360 it works better and many devs are now doing this. But if a game is made exclusivley for the ps3 like MGS4, Killzone2, resistance2, ratchet and clank, god of war 3, warhawk, uncharted, heavenly sword, etc.... than they shine and look better than any other console games. And about fallout, M$ had a deal with them...they were the lead act at micorsoft e3, a multiplat because ms realized they can't make good games by themselves(proof: they killed off all 1st party except 2 devs, Sony has 20+ 1st/2nd part devs).... Bethesda could of made Fallout 3 look better on the ps3, just like Obilvion looked and played better on ps3 than 360 (same engine) but they rushed the ps3 version, didn't even put trophies in til after and no dlc as per the load of cash given by the ms bribe. Devs can make good ps3 games, when they make it for the ps3 , or they take the time to improove the port. Don't believe me? look at eternal sonata , oblivion, Dead space, and burnout paradise for some games that are better looking multiplatform games on the ps3.



    I wasn't even going to bring up console crap, but I can't let people spreading false info on the ps3. It's all up to the devs on how the ported versions look...and it's been this way forever with ported games. Just look at last gen with 3 different consoles getting ports...usually the system the game is made on to begin with is the best looking version...unless the devs take a little time with it. Then there are exclusives which I won't get into as everyone should know they look the best! ...oh and the ps3 does have easy tools now..Sony spent money last year to make api's and engines for anyone to use on development.

  • parhar67 posted Apr 18, 2009 4:01 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    parhar67

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 4:01 pm GMT (hide)

    lol thats the problem with the ps3 they dont have easy to use DEV kits to develop anything!! thats why GTA 4 was delayed need for speed undercover is inferrior to the 360 version and fall out 3 is inferior to the 360 version and there is no built in upscaler for the ps3 the developers have to make the game....then upscale it all on their own while the 360 has and upscaler built in.....if you dont belive me about fallout 3 and need for speed look at the reviews on this site...lower scores for the ps3

  • Ghoul_et_OMC

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 1:23 pm GMT

    I suggest checking out Demon's Souls also if you like dungeon crawlers and have a PS3

  • Midnightshade29

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 1:10 pm GMT

    Doolz2024 - they have 2 teams working on this game for each console. The ps3 has a custom engine built for it to take advantage of the architecture and has the mega textures because of the blue-ray disc storage. This game was 22gb on the pc version.. They are probably finishing up squashing some buts. It better not be delayed though! PS3 needs a game like this!

  • Doolz2024

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 12:58 pm GMT

    PS3 version not yet finished? I have a feeling we'll just be getting an inferior version now.

  • Midnightshade29

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 12:55 pm GMT

    I can't wait for this!!! I have had it pre-ordered since January! This up here is the superior ps3, version which because of the custom engine and blue-ray is having the utlra-texture pak. The video shows the ps3 version, you can see it on the buttons button right, triangle, square, x, and o. Fianlly a Daiblo , Champions of Norrath, Dark Alliance game for this gen...and a free roaming full world!!! I can't wait for this game. I was so upset when this got delayed last month. It better not be pushed back for the ps3 version. I need this game!!!!




    This game had a lot added to it since the pc release last year. There were no character customizations, and it looks like the tweaked the character screens, controls and the hot key buttons. I couldn't get into the pc version as much as I am a web developer, who works 10-12 hrs a day, playing on pc after that doesn't cut it anymore. Thats why I am so thankful this ps3 version is coming out, because the game is great, and freakn huge!

  • willdo

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 11:43 am GMT

    i am looking forward to this, but the running animation looks a little...off

  • thenephariouson

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 11:30 am GMT

    Dungeon Siege anyone? Looks good though.

  • oskuuu

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 9:17 am GMT

    split-screen and online cooperative play, good good =P

  • overdos

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 8:40 am GMT

    I hope this game is good. I want it

  • ronnet

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 7:21 am GMT

    Anyone who isn't sure about this game should check out the PC demo, the only thing I didn't like (same goes for the first one) is the controls with the mouse. That won't be the case for 360 so I'm definatly picking it up.

  • afrosud12

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 7:19 am GMT

    the game world looks kinda like fable

  • ronnet

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 7:19 am GMT

    leo_foti, they are wrong about the splitscreen. Check some of the 360 vids, the camera just zoomes out for co-op but you stay on the same screen.

  • leo_foti

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 7:12 am GMT

    estoy esperando un susesor del champions of norrat o como el baldurs gate hace muchisimo tiempo hasta que me entere que iba a salir este juego y que promete tantas horas de juego graficos espectaculares me re emocione ya hace meces que lo vienen retrasando ahora me entero en foros que lopiensan hacer en pantalla dividida o en xboxlive que no esta mal pero si te queres juntar con un amigo a jugar te tenes que bancar la pantalla dividida que en la mayoria de los juegos hasta el ultimo resident 5 se re laguea y se ve horrible me da tanta bronca que pasa no les da para poder hacerlo quer se vean 2 jugadores en la misma pantalla !!!

  • leo_foti

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 6:52 am GMT

    im whaiting the susesor of the champions of norrats or and i think this game its gona be like thats games and now you tell me gona be in f---cking splitscreem !!! what is their problem i whant to play a rollgame whith my friends not in xbox live or split screem .

  • da_illest101

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 5:01 am GMT

    this game doesn't look to good IMO

  • kavadias1981

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 4:33 am GMT

    This looks terrible. Did you see the animation on the character whilst it was running? Appalling. Nope, definitely not one for me.

  • AzelKosMos

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 1:53 am GMT

    I am really on the fence about this one...

  • WolfGrey

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 12:51 am GMT

    If any of you are looking for a good dungeon crawler that is difficult and worthwhile then go check out Demon's Souls.Import from ebay, it comes in english, and will be far better than this.

  • gnieves

    Posted Apr 18, 2009 12:07 am GMT

    If this game is like console Baldur's Gate I'm buying!!! But I'm not sure if this is the direction of this game!!!

  • Risingson

    Posted Apr 17, 2009 9:56 pm GMT

    For those worried about this game being split screen, stop. When playing local co-op the screen is situated high above. Both players can them roam within the screen just like Dark Alliance or Champions of Norrath, or X-Men Legends,or Justice League Heroes, etc, etc, etc. I recommend you guys to go watch the walkthroughs at Gametrailers.com. The video on co-op will prove my statement. Happy gaming!

  • Ghoul_et_OMC

    Posted Apr 17, 2009 8:56 pm GMT

    I'm glad to hear that they are not rushing the PS3 version just to be released with lots of bugs/glitches. Not like other ports....

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