Defender’s Quest 2: Mists of Ruin, the sequel to the classic tower defense game from developer Level Up Labs and publisher Armor Games Studios, banishes evil on PC via Steam on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, with PlayStation 5|4 and Nintendo Switch versions arriving at a later date.
Overcome a sinister, toxic fume dubbed the “Mirk”, plaguing the once-thriving metropolis of The Shining Lands. Strategize and execute decisive moves in vibrant, tower defense battles while toggling between the hardened mercenary group, The Hunters, and their fearless rivals, The Stars, led by Captain Ketter Star.
Recruit party members, upgrade abilities, and explore dangerous terrain infested with foes rising from the Mirk’s depths. Discover a colorfully psychedelic world shaped by a thrilling narrative from acclaimed games writer Xalavier Nelson Jr.
Travel to the once-thriving oasis of The Shining Lands, now plagued with a rising toxic liquid dubbed “Mirk,” threatening the wellbeing of citizens and visitors. Explore vibrant, grimy locales riddled with treacherous terrain and ghoulish monsters rising from the Mirk’s depths as both The Hunters, a hardened mercenary group, and The Stars, an eccentric crew of pirates.
Engage in vibrant tower defense battles using The Hunters, lead by the spear-wielding Evni Hunt, and the Stars with their fearless captain Ketter Star. Unlock and build relationships with crew members across both groups, each with abilities to master, backstories to unravel, and upgrades to unlock.
In a main campaign spanning six to ten hours of gameplay, complete levels rewarding long-term strategy and RPG tactics. Wield laser cannons, carving spears, and hammers to take down pesky Pinchbugs among other foes. Overcome each obstacle with accessibility options ranging from multiple difficulty settings to sped-up or slowed-down dialogue and control mapping.
Defender’s Quest 2: Mist of Ruin launches on Jan. 30, 2025 on PC via Steam, with PlayStation 5|4 and Nintendo Switch launching at a later date.
