Torchlight II Launches

Torchlight II Launches

The highly anticipated sequel to the award winning Torchlight is here

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Runic Games, Inc. ("Runic Games"), a developer of PC and console game entertainment software in the United States, is pleased to announce that its second game, TORCHLIGHT II, has been launched and is now available.

Gamers can pick up their copy of Torchlight II as a digital download from Steam, Runic Games, Perfect World GamersGate, GameFly, and GameStop, now.

President and Project Lead Travis Baldree said, "I've never been more proud of something, or of the people who have made it happen. We hope you enjoy the game as much as we do, and don't begrudge us the time we've taken to make the game we intended. A lot of love was put into this game. We hope to see you online!"

Runic Games' CEO, Max Schaefer comments, "We are so happy to be releasing Torchlight II. This is the culmination of an incredible effort by a wonderful team of people. I think we have the best community in gaming, and I can't wait for them to get their hands on our game. Let the clicking commence!"

Torchlight II was announced in August 2010, as the sequel to Runic Games' debut Torchlight. The sequel features an expansiveoverworld, four new classes, and multiplayergames via LAN or Internet, providing a much larger world, a deeper gameplay experience, and hours of replayability.

A free playable demo is now available online, at Steam and Runic Games.

For more information on Torchlight II, gamers and fans can visit the official website at http://www.torchlight2game.com/ to view additional game play details, trailers and screenshots.

About Runic Games, Inc.

Runic Games is a developer of PC and console entertainment software, designing games that focus on quality, approachability, and fun. Runic Games is staffed by team with experienced members, including leads on "Diablo," "Diablo II," "Diablo II: Lord of Destruction," "Fate," "Hellgate: London" and "Mythos." Torchlight won the GDC Award for Best Debut in 2009. Runic Games, a subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NAS: PWRD) , is located in Seattle, Washington, United States.

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