Dungeon Siege III Set for Late May Release in North America, Pre-Order Details

The long wait is over as Dungeon Siege returns this spring.The all-new incarnation of the classic action-RPG franchise will make its debut on high-definition home video game consoles alongside its familiar place on PC Windows-based machines. This May, players will experience the much-awaited next chapter in the DUNGEON SIEGE lore on the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 and Windows PC.

Square Enix announced the Dungeon Siege III will be released in North America on May 31, 2011

In DUNGEON SIEGE III, players assume the role of one of four heroes, fighting for the sake of their fallen comrades and to restore the land of Ehb. Conflict is constant in this action-RPG and decisions have lasting consequences, allowing players to alter the storyline. Choose to do battle as a lone hero or fight for honor in the co-op mode with up to three friends. Thanks to the robust AI, DUNGEON SIEGE III’s co-op multiplayer mode allows players to seamlessly drop in and out of battle without interrupting the action or impacting the campaign.

In addition, Square Enix is offering exclusive incentives for players who preorder DUNGEON SIEGE III at the following retail outlets:

Dungeon Siege III Pre-Order Programs

GameStop

Receive two exclusive in-game items by preordering at GameStop

• Burning Band of Scorch

This exclusive preorder in-game ring increases the raw damage of a player’s attacks and sets all foes ablaze with any weapon.

• Talisman of the Grand Mage

This exclusive preorder in-game necklace reduces incoming damage on the player and grants the ability to lash out with a mystical attack that injures enemies in close-range combat.

Steam

Relive the classic DUNGEON SIEGE I and DUNGEON SIEGE II games as a gift with purchase through Steam

• Players who prepurchase DUNGEON SIEGE III will get three games for the price of one, as Valve will offer single-player versions of both DUNGEON SIEGE I and DUNGEON SIEGE II as free downloads for PC platforms.

Amazon.com

Receive a limited preorder exclusive in-game ring

• Bite of the Arakun

Grants the player the ability to poison enemies with lingering injury or soften their defenses, leaving them vulnerable for follow-up attacks.

Best Buy

Another exclusive preorder in-game amulet

• Sacred Heart of the Legion

Increases a player’s health and pushes close combat assailants back each time the bearer is struck in battle.

Walmart

Mini-comic and strategy guide

Pick up the DUNGEON SIEGE mini-comic from Dark Horse Comics and a free mini-strategy guide from Prima Games with a preorder at Walmart.

So run out to your favorite retailer and grab up some extra goodies to go along with the game.

DUNGEON SIEGE III is not yet rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)