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Frequently asked questions

What is «Iratus»?

Iratus is Dark fantasy style turn-based tactical roguelike RPG being developed. As distinct from traditional stereotypical RPG in Iratus you’ll have to stand by the darkside and help necromancer Iratus who was imprisoned in the dungeon centuries ago to escape from the dungeon. As a true necromancer Iratus strains at taking weapons by himself and prefers to destroy his enemies by obedient minions: canonical representatives of the undead including skeletons, zombie, vampires etc.

What was the game developers’ inspiration?

Primarily Darkest Dungeon and Dungeon keeper. The first one inspired us to make a tactical system, and the second one gave us an idea to create a game which main character is the Lord of Darkness. At the same time, game storyline is unique and the gameplay has many extraordinary decisions.

What is the difference between gameplay of your game and Darkest Dungeon?

In short, in game development we’re striving to save and evolve the most advantageous points of Darkest Dungeon’s gameplay, refusing dull things as much as we can. The main point is development and variety of tactical possibilities, also ?comprehensive economic system, which is based on Iratus’ abilities’ progress and on minions-units’ craft and improvement. There are no run-of-the-mill fightings, boring grinding, endless farm of featureless locations. In contrast, every battle is unique and represents tactical «brain-teaser» for a player. We strive to make each battle unique and exciting.

When will the game be released?

Early access is planned for December 2017. Estimated date of release is June 2018, and we exert every effort to make everything in time.

What’s the engine of the game? What kind of technologies do you use?

As an engine we use Unity, as the one of the most popular and adaptable. Character’s animation created by using Spine Professional.

In what platforms are you planning to release the game?

Currently we are working on PC version for Steam, according to this, there will be versions for Windows, Mac and Linux. In future the game will be feasibly released on the other platforms such as iOS, Android, game consoles Xbox and Playstation. Our engine has such abilities.

Can I help you with your project?

If you’re interested in Iratus, we would be grateful if you could share the information about the game with your friends, including sharing in social networks. You can send your feedback about balance and gameplay to [official forum] and topic on Reddit. We look forward to constructive feedback from our community, your comments and requests are extremely important for making this game exciting. In addition, we highly recommend you [to subscribe to our newsletter] – there will be a bunch of interesting things.

Are you planning to make multiplayer mode?

Currently Iratus is a single player only. Multiplayer cannot be ruled out – follow our news.

What are the specifics of economic system?

By circumstance, Iratus turned his dungeon into unique tactical operation base. There are no allies, enemies from chivalric order are doing everything possible to put rebel prisoner into chains again. Negotiations with the undead are out of the question. He left on his own and the only skills he can count on are his necromancer’s magic talents. Iratus creates minions from the body parts of his deceased enemies: he turns bones into Skeletons, dead bodies into zombie, rags and souls into banshee etc. Along with that, Iratus gains experience, so it is possible to use variety of talents, and there are three types of them: alchemy, magic and tactic, which is determined by chosen style of gameplay.

Could you give more details about tactical abilities and Iratus’ battle system?

Fighting system offers a large variety of tactical skills and prowess. Crude attack is unlikely to succeed, character’s set up in each battle should be wise. Capable move positions during an encounter can become a key to victory. As an addition to minions abilities player can use spells of Iratus. As far as he’s not a battle mage, but a necromancer, the most of his spells are focused on minion’s support and enemies’ debuff.

Tell about your studio and developers.

Our studio based in St.Petersburg, Russia. We work under the auspices of Megagroup.ru Company, which is the most noticeable web-development company in CIS. At the different times members of our team were involved in variety of game projects for different platforms. Studio founders work in Gamedev and game journalism over 15 years. Oles Ivanchenko, our game designer, videoblogger Nerd Commando, is one of the authorited experts in RPG mechanics, author of the most full strategic manual abou Darkest Dungeon.

Are you in touch with Rehook Studio?

No, but we give proper respect to talents and creativeness of Darkest Dungeon developers.

I am a journalist/blogger and I would like to share information about your game with my subscribers. How can I contact developers?

We are really exited about cooperation with the game press and bloggers, [contact] us, and we will get in touch with you. Also we have [Press kit] on our website. After early access release we will sent the keys to all Social media representatives who interested in our game.