Disciples is a name that game players likely haven't heard in some time. Disciples 3, the latest release in the series, launched in 2010, but it seems that publisher and license-holder Kalypso Media is ready to bring Disciples back. Today it announced that a new game is in development called Disciples: Liberation, which is being made by Oddworld: Soulstorm contributor Frima Studio with plans to launch late in 2021.
Disciples: Liberation will remain authentic to the series as preceded it as a dark fantasy turn-based strategy RPG, featuring a single-player campaign described as offering 80+ hours of content. Players will pick from four different classes for their journeys and will then be able to recruit from over 50 different units for their army. Players will also build their very own base, from which they'll launch their campaign. For players interested in multiplayer, Disciples: Liberation will allow for two-player online skirmishes.
Accompanying the announcement of Disciples: Liberation is a short cinematic trailer. The trailer's scope is rather limited, but should give an idea of the game's tone and maturity level. It isn't immediately clear how the scene, which features a pair of people being tortured through tattooing, fits into the broader story and setting of Disciples: Liberation.
Those hoping to get an early impression of just what Disciples: Liberation is all about can go to the game's website now and register for a potential slot in the game's closed PC beta. It will run between March 3 and April 3, but will only be accepting 200 players. After that there may hopefully be more opportunities to try Disciples: Liberation before launch.
Disciples: Liberation will release in Q4 2021 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
Source: Kalypso Media