Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection Announced for 2024 Release
The 3D remake of the 2021 action-RPG will introduce new mechanics and systems ahead of its sequel, Sword of the Necromancer: Revenant.
- Grimorio of Games announces a 3D remake of Sword of the Necromancer, titled Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection, set to launch in 2024 for multiple platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
- The remake will utilize the engine of the upcoming sequel, Sword of the Necromancer: Revenant, offering a transition from top-down 2D to a fully 3D perspective with enhanced gameplay mechanics.
- Players can customize the AI of summoned monsters in the remake, which also features remastered illustrations, new story sequences, and support for English and Japanese voiceovers.
- Completing Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection will unlock special bonuses in Revenant, such as the ability to summon the remake's bosses as special summons.
- The original game, released in 2021, was praised for its pixel art style and dungeon-crawling gameplay, with the remake aiming to expand on these elements in a 3D format.