Disciples II goes gold

Strategy First has announced the completion of Disciples II: Dark Prophecy, its latest turn-based strategy game. The game is the sequel to Disciples: Sacred Lands, and it features a number of improvements on the previous game. Players choose to play as one of four factions--the Empire, the Mountain Clans, the Legions of the Damned, or the Undead Hordes--battling for control of a medieval fantasy world.

Disciples II includes a new event and trigger system, improved neutral unit AI, hot seat play, and persistent units that can be transferred from one campaign to another. The game also features an all-new interface and enhanced artwork.

Disciples II: Dark Prophecy will be available in stores the week of January 24 for an approximate retail price of $39.99. A special edition of the game, which includes five additional new scenarios and the Disciples II: Blades of War card game, will also be available for approximately $49.99. For more information, take a look at our extensive preview coverage of the game.