Frozenbyte is definitely going to work on a new Trine game in the future. "As for the Trine franchise, it is clearly our most successful," a rep for the developer commented, "making a third installment a no-brainer."
However, the developer doesn't want to rush into a Trine 3, because "we don't want it to feel like Trine 2.5, but rather a large leap and something even more awe-inspiring. So that might take a while."
Some developers were quite livid with Nintendo's approach to downloadable games with the Wii Shop. However, it appears Nintendo's newly launched eShop for Wii U dramatically improves the experience for devs. According to Frozenbyte, the studio behind Trine 2, the eShop is competitive to services like Apple's App Store and Steam.
Goblins are a menace. We know this because Trine 2's DLC campaign Goblin Menace says so in its name, and next week we'll get to find out exactly why they are a menace. But they definitely are. Developer Frozenbyte today announced it'll launch on for PC and Mac on September 6 for $7, though if you own the Collector's Edition on Steam you get to to play a bit of it right now for free.
Showing off some of the big fancy 'hardcore' games coming to the Wii U, Nintendo revealed during E3 that both Mass Effect 3 and Trine 2 are coming to the console too.
Trine 2 will be in shiny Director's Cut format, though what exactly is different has yet to be revealed.
Frozenbyte is working on the large-scale expansion for Trine 2, targeting sometime before summer. You may have noticed it getting warmer outside, so that deadline is approaching fast; but to hold you over in the meantime, the developer has released a video showing off the concept art for the upcoming DLC.
You may think you're a pretty big hat in the wizarding world, but have you got the wand to be a hardcore wizard? A new Trine 2 patch on Steam has added a 'Hardcore' mode for wizards, thieves and knights to prove their worth, with the option to disable sneaky levitating tricks too.
Are you ready for more Trine? Frozenbyte is working on a significant expansion pack to Trine 2. And although it is technically downloadable content, the scope of the project has the developer hesitant to call it "DLC."
Coming later this year (before Summer, the delay-prone developer hopes) is a as-of-yet unnamed expansion that will add a brand new six level campaign, with new enemies and a new story. Best of all, the three heroes of Trine will be granted new abilities that carry over into the original Trine 2.
Indie developer Frozenbyte has crafted one of the most beautiful 2D games I have ever seen.
Trine 2's twelve hour quest was likely lengthened by how often I got distracted by that beauty. The level of graphical detail is astounding to see, whether in the forests, swamps, or caverns. Every world I encountered was filled with rich color, vibrant backgrounds, and meticulously-detailed objects from one edge of the screen to the other.
In case you missed the announcement at very short notice, good news! Frozenbyte's Trine 2 launches on PC and Mac today. If you did catch that, then, still, good news! A lovely launch trailer has arrived alongside the platformer, a treat for the eyes to raise your (ie my) spirits on this overcast chilly morning.
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Finnish game developer Frozenbyte has announced its physics-based, puzzle solving fantasy adventure Trine 2 will launch on December 7 for the PC and Mac.
On December 7, Trine 2 will be made available from digital distributors such as Steam and Direct2Drive worldwide and in a Europe-only 'Collector's Edition,' which includes a "beautiful physical artbook and the digital version of the soundtrack."
Can turtlenecks and pocket protectors get along? Developer Frozenbyte is going to find out with the upcoming Steamworks release of Trine 2. The co-op platforming sequel will support cross-platform multiplayer across PC and Mac, and you'll be able to test that feature right now with a newly-released Mac beta, available for everyone that pre-orders the game.
Trine 2 pre-orders have now begun on Steam, bringing with them an exciting bonus--instant access to the online co-op multiplayer beta. The new Steam product page also gives a December release window, the most specific we've seen so far.
The original Trine was a terrific platformer that relied upon the cooperative balance of the three main characters: the Knight, the Thief, and the Mage.
Well, screw balance. If you want to be the Knight and your co-op buddy wants to be one too, don't worry. Trine 2's newly announced "Unlimited Mode" lets you play as any character you want. If you want a team of three Mages, feel free. Want everyone to swing around as a Thief? No problem.
Following two hugely successful 'pay what you want' indie games bundles with titles from a variety of developers, organiser Wolfire Games is today launching a new Humble Bundle focusing on one single developer--Trine developer Frozenbyte.
The Humble Frozenbyte Bundle includes the lovely fairytale platformer Trine, top-down shooters Shadowgrounds and Shadowgrounds Survivor. Interestingly, Frozenbyte is also offering a prototype of a cancelled game named Jack Claw, complete with the source code. You'll also get a pre-order for Splot, a mysterious upcoming game from Frozenbyte. Read more »
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