Spreading the good news today, 1C Company has officially announced the development of Real Warfare: 1242, an RTS based on historic events. No word on a release date, but what we do know is that the game will center around young Prince named Alexander Nevsky, who you'll be directing through "meticulously recreated historic battlegrounds and to achieve the greatest of victories by repelling the attacks of Teutonic and Swedish knights, bringing Lithuania to peace and eliminating every single invader in 1242." Here's the official word:
MOSCOW - September 14, 2009 - Leading Eastern and Central European publisher, 1C Company, announced today the development of the first title in a new series of strategy games to be released under the Real Warfare label - Real Warfare: 1242.
Russia during 2149the XIII century was a huge state, much larger than any other European country. Split by internal conflicts, and yet standing strong against numerous outer threats, it was attacked by the infamous Mongol Horde. They came suddenly and pierced through the country like a blazing arrow. The native people fought valiantly, led by a fierce warrior and prince, Prince Alexander Nevsky.
Real Warfare: 1242, is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events. It invites you to experience the glorious times of princes, knights and vast battles. The player's goal is to direct Alexander Nevsky through meticulously recreated historic battlegrounds and achieve the greatest of victories by repelling the attacks of Teutonic and Swedish knights, bringing Lithuania to peace and eliminating every single invader in 1242.
Features
The engine incorporates state-of-the-art technologies used in real-time strategy titlesVivid, lifelike real-time graphicsCarefully maintained historical accuracyVast territories to conquer and controlSignificant level of depth and in-game freedomImproved unit animation (with the transition to motion capture)To celebrate the announcement, the developers have released a short teaser trailer. Enjoy:
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