Boutique publisher SNEG, in collaboration with Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., has announced that the heritage Dungeons & Dragons title Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor will be available digitally for the first time on November 6th. Players can try it sooner, as a demo is available today through October 26th for Steam Next Fest, with progress transferring over into the full game.
Originally released in 2001 by Ubisoft and developed by Stormfront Studios, the game is a turn-based party RPG set in the Forgotten Realms. It returns to the legendary Pool of Radiance, now updated to run smoothly on modern systems. It features official Dungeons & Dragons rules, different species, classes and spells, and offers over 100 hours of gameplay. Players can choose genuine turn-based combat or a timed-turn style for a faster pace.
The story begins when a Pool of Radiance emerges in the Forgotten Realms, spreading a wave of pure evil. The legendary wizard Elminster sends your party to find out what is behind this resurgence and stop it. Players build a band of heroes, descend into the haunted elven ruins of Myth Drannor, and use tactical positioning, spellcraft and steel to halt an ancient evil spreading across Faerûn.
This re-release adds widescreen support up to 4K, upscaled background assets, full controller support, a reworked camera, an improved UI and adjustable combat animation speeds. An optional "Legacy" mode preserves the original gameplay and visuals. Steam Achievements, Cloud Saves, Steam Deck support and numerous bug fixes complete the package.
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