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Sacred 2: Console add-on still planned (News)

Aug 5, 2009

German developer Ascaron had recently closed its doors. Their latest game Sacred 2: Fallen Angel will be taken on by Deep Silver and Koch Media.

While the new PC add-on "Ice & Blood" comes out in August, Ascaron/Deep Silver/Koch Media were quiet about the console release.

Now it's known that the expansion is still planned. The add-on Ice & Blood is scheduled for December 09/January 10 for PS3 and Xbox360.

Sacred 2 PC: Patched to version 2.43.0 (News)

Jul 21, 2009

Jason Evangelho writes:

"Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, the meaty action-RPG from cdv Software and Ascaron Entertainment, gets patched up this morning to version 2.43.0. The latest update fixes a wealth of gameplay issues."

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel and LightFX Causing Alienware M17x Issues (News)

Jul 20, 2009

Co-Optimus writes - " A little known feature of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel on the PC is the ability to integrate with Dell's LightFX keyboard lighting system. The LightFX system backlit Dell's now defunct XPS laptop line with numerous colors, while the LightFX SDK allowed developers to control these based on what was happening in the game.

The problem is, it isn't working properly."

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel - Story (Video)

Jul 14, 2009

Successfully feeds your lust for loot and leveling up, but it can't get much farther than competent Diablo clone.

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel - Features (Video)

Jul 14, 2009

Successfully feeds your lust for loot and leveling up, but it can't get much farther than competent Diablo clone.

Sacred 2 Add-on: Ice & Blood announced - First screenshots (News)

Jul 7, 2009

Ascaron has announced the add-on Ice & Blood for Sacred 2 - Fallen Angel. According to PCGH the add-on will introduce a new character (Dragonmage) and deliver new features as well as two new areas.

Ascaron Still Working on Sacred 2 Add-on (News)

Jun 21, 2009

"Ascaron still owns the license to Sacred, and it was not part of the IPs that Kalypso recently purchased from the troubled company."

Sacred 2 Sponsors Sci Fi Channel Primetime (News)

Jun 5, 2009

NBC Universal Global Networks today announced that Koch Media Limited will sponsor the UK Sci Fi channel's primetime programming to tie in with the release of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel.

Starting from today, the sponsorship will run for three weeks around titles such as the new spy series, My Own Worst Enemy, staring Christian Slater and movies including Minority Report and The Fast and Furious.

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel 40% off on D2D (News)

May 14, 2009

Direct2Drive has marked down Ascaron's action RPG Sacred 2: Fallen Angel 40% as part of their Deal of the Week.

CDV Software Entertainment Announce Sacred 2 Contest (News)

May 6, 2009

CDV Software Entertainment USA and GameRigs launch Sacred 2: Fallen Angel "Mighty Desktop Wallpaper" contest.

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel - Co-op (Video)

May 5, 2009

Successfully feeds your lust for loot and leveling up, but it can't get much farther than competent Diablo clone.

24/04/09 Top Gaming News Summary (News)

Apr 23, 2009

From Xbox to PS3 to DLC and even a Free Realms Beta Key, I cover the top news across all current-gen gaming platforms, into a short easy-to-digest summary.

Missed out on the past few days of gaming news? Want to hear the top stories? Check it out after the jump

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Developer Files for Bankruptcy Protection (News)

Apr 18, 2009

WorthPlaying writes: "Ascaron is putting the finishing touches on the console version of its action/rpg Sacred 2, but it seems the lengthy development process and several delays may have cost the German developer a little bit too much as it has filed for bankruptcy protection on April 14, 2009."

Sacred 2 Update Released (News)

Apr 17, 2009

Updates to Sacred 2 have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted.

Sacred 2 update adds new game content, lots of fixes (News)

Apr 14, 2009

Updates have been added to the action RPG Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, bringing new quests, items, enemies and plenty of bug fixes to the game.

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel patch v2.4 live, brings Nvidia PhysX support (News)

Apr 3, 2009

A sizable patch has been made available for Ascaron's action-RPG Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. The update brings lots of game enhancements, bug fixes and totes Nvidia PhysX support.

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel (Screenshots)

Feb 20, 2009

Eurogamer: Koch Pushes Sacred 2 Console Back (News)

Feb 5, 2009

Koch has nudged the console release of Sacred 2 back again, this time into the early part of Q2 2009.

The publisher had been poised for a March launch, a spokesperson for the company told Eurogamer, but gave no explanation for the delay.

Free Sacred 2 e-book download (News)

Jan 22, 2009

cdv Software Entertainment USA and Ascaron Entertainment are offering a free gift for fans of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. The game is due out on Xbox 360 later this year and is already available for PC users.

Sacred 2 Holiday Content Released (News)

Dec 18, 2008

GamingShogun writes, "Looks like you fans of Sacred 2 will get an early Xmas present today with the release of some exclusive content for the holidays. The content update includes new snowy environments, characters, loot, creatures, and more. If you would like to read our thoughts on Sacred 2..."

Sacred 2 Patch 2.34 Available Now (News)

Dec 17, 2008

Ascaron has released the new updated patch for Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. Armor and weaponry has been updated through this patch. Many other changes and fixes have been made to the game through this patch. You can download the patch there.

GamingNexus.com : Sacred 2 takes home two German Developer Awards for 2008 (News)

Dec 10, 2008

cdv Software Entertainment USA and Ascaron Entertainment are pleased to announce that Sacred 2: Fallen Angel has earned two awards and five nominations in the prestigious German Developer awards for 2008. The action-RPG, currently available for Windows PC and set for a March 2009 release on next-generation consoles, took home awards for "Best German Action Game" and "Best International Game for 2008"at the prestigious European video game awards show, held in Essen, Germany. Sacred 2 was also nominated in five other categories, including:

* Best Game Design
* Best Story
* Best In-game Graphics
* Best Sound
* Best German Game of 2008

Best International Game 2008 (News)

Dec 9, 2008

Sacred 2 has garnered many awards and nominations including...

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel (Review)

Nov 20, 2008

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is epic in pretty much every sense of the word. For instance, it has a power metal theme song, penned by Teutonic veterans Blind Guardian. The terrain measures an impressive 22 square miles, there are 200 character levels to attain and the number of quests approaches 500 or so. The question is whether you will stick around long enough to really get to grips with the game’s impressive array of content. ...

CDV Announces Sacred 2 Collector's Edition (News)

Nov 11, 2008

CDV has announced that they will be selling a collector's edition of Sacred 2. The collector's edition will have your usual music cd but will also contain a special pet, "Elite Texture Pack" for high-end computers and a printed map of Ancaria.

Ones to Watch: PC Games for November 2008 (News)

Nov 3, 2008

Aeropause writer Joe Haygood, takes a look at the upcoming November releases that are coimng to the PC. Some of the notables are Wrath of the Lich King and Legendary.

Sacred 2 Goes Gold in North America, Console Version to Ship February 17th (News)

Oct 25, 2008

GamePlasma writes:

"CDV has announced that Sacred 2: Fallen Angel on the PC has gone gold in North America. The Games for Windows version of Sacred 2 will release on November 11, 2008 in North America, and will ship on February 17, 2009 for the Xbox 360 and the PLAYSTATION 3."

CDV and Atari Enter Into Exclusive Third-Party Distribution Agreement (News)

Oct 23, 2008

GamePlasma writes:

"Atari and CDV have announced today that the upcoming title Sacred 2: Fallen Angel and several other titles will be distributed through Atari in the North American Market."

Sacred 2 heads to consoles Q1 2009 (News)

Oct 21, 2008

Videogamer writes: "Ascaron and Deep Silver have announced the Q1 2009 release date for Sacred 2 - Fallen Angel on Xbox 360 and PS3, citing online optimisations for the delay.

"We have committed ourselves to offering gamers nothing but top quality. In order to be able to further optimize the online components of the console versions, and ensure a simultaneous release world-wide, we have chosen to aim for this release date for the console versions," says Heiko tom Felde, CEO of Ascaron."

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel - Free UK Demo Available (News)

Oct 20, 2008

dailygamesnews.com - Deep Silver has provided a playable demo apparently for UK users (not sure if anyone outside the UK can access it) of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. This playable demo allows you to explore the world of Ancaria as the mighty Seraphim. It features roughly 5 hours of gameplay allowing you to reach level 10 and face off against hordes of monsters.

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Demo (News)

Sep 30, 2008

Bluesnews: "An English language demo for Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, following the recent German sample of ASCARON Entertainment's action/RPG prequel (story). Sacred 2 was recently declared gold (story), and is expected in stores soon. The demo includes one of the game's six playablwe characters, one of its 12 regions, several quests, anfd the ability to advance your character to level 10. The 1.7 GB download is available on AtomicGamer, ComputerGames.ro, FanGaming, FileFront, and Gamer's Hell."

Ascaron details CP and DRM procedures for Sacred 2 - Fallen Angel (News)

Sep 11, 2008

With gamers getting angry about copy protection and DRM procedures being implemented into games, Ascaron has sent out a press release with details about the CP solution for its upcoming action-RPG Sacred 2 – Fallen Angel.

Sacred 2 for PC, consoles in November 7th (News)

Sep 4, 2008

Eurogamer writes: "Koch has clarified to Eurogamer that Sacred 2 will launch on 7th November across all three platforms: PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.

Confusingly, only the latter was given that date after being confirmed as a playable platform back in June.

Sacred 2, then, is an action RPG set in a fantasy land and isometric view, a bit like Diablo. In fact, the similarities continue into the button-bashing combat and abilities and skills that improve as a result of the hordes you slaughter."

Ones to Watch: PC Games for September 2008 (News)

Sep 3, 2008

via Aeropause
- "We have passed the doledrum months of Summer, including a mindnumbingly boring August, and are entering the beginning of the annual onslaught that is Christmas season game releases. From here on out until December, we will have more game releases that the rest of the year combined.

So sit back, relax and check out some of our picks for the month of September on the PC gaming platform. Word of advice, save your money as it is going to get expensive."

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel - hands-on (Preview)

Aug 19, 2008

Although well-received by critics, the first Sacred was much bigger in Europe than in the US and UK. It had a robust and entertaining combat system, which only rarely succumbed to the fatigue of repetition that the genre is known for. ...

Deep Silver Announce Games Convention Line-Up (News)

Aug 11, 2008

Deep Silver & Partners are presenting a broad range of different games for every taste at the Leipzig Games Convention 2008. From long-awaited action Role-Playing Games to thrilling adventures, from the fantastic Japanese RPGs to dark RPG First-Person Shooters, from educational handheld games for a young audience to challenging strategy games – Deep Silver and its Partners will offer all of this to the visitors of the Games Convention 2008.

On each day of the convention, there will be live presentations with the game developers, trailers and video shows as well as numerous other surprises that will take place at Deep Silver's exhibition booth...

Metal legends to rock out in Sacred 2 (News)

Aug 6, 2008

From gameplayer, news that German 'Fantasy Metal' band Blind Guardian will perform in Sacred 2: "This whole farrago sounds like something Spinal Tap would get up to!"

Meet the Dryad (Feature)

Aug 5, 2008

Diablo III may look awesome, but it’ll be quite some time before the franchise that redefined the dungeon crawling genre hits store shelves. In the meantime, Sacred 2 continues to look like a sweet sequel for lovers of leveling up and loot. We recently scored an exclusive sneak peek at the Dryad, one of the new classes lined up for Sacred 2. Scroll on for some fresh screenshots and a first look at her deadly skills.

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Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Centrino2 Support Announced (News)

Jul 22, 2008

To be released this October: Ascaron today announced the Centrino2 support for Sacred 2: Fallen Angel meaning that notebooks incorporating this chipset will be able to run the game smoothly. Two thousand years before the original adventure, Sacred 2: Fallen Angel treads the path of light and shadow through a seamless three-dimensional land of ancient legend. Featuring 6 diverse characters, extensive skill progression, a range of gameplay styles, and parallel campaigns of heroic duality in both single and multi-player modes, the game brings the fantasy world to life. The game will ship this October for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

Hot chicks in armor (Feature)

Jun 25, 2008

Remember when killing monsters repeatedly for loot wasn’t called “grinding” and was actually really fun? Leveling up before the rise of MMOs never felt like a chore, but Sacred 2 looks like it might return a bit of that old school charm to the dungeon crawler genre post Diablo 2 and Titan Quest. ...

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel (Preview)

May 7, 2008

Sacred was a massive, innovative action RPG that impressed us enough to be proclaimed PC Gamer’s RPG of the Year in 2004. But, like all games, it was imperfect; most notably, its hack-and-slash combat quickly became repetitive, and controls occasionally felt imprecise. After finally playing some of its much-anticipated prequel, I’m convinced that Sacred 2 will address the gameplay faults that burdened its predecessor and deliver ...

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel (Preview)

Feb 21, 2008

We're genuinely excited about Sacred 2: Fallen Angel for the PC. The promising title looks like the next natural step for those with any love for dungeon crawlers like Diablo or Titan Quest. Unfortunately, we doubt the 360 version will strike the same chord, as its audience may be unfamiliar with the mostly PC-centric genre.Visually, Sacred 2 has come far since its predecessor first released. Small details, like blades of grass swaying gently ...

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel spreads its wings (Preview)

Feb 21, 2008

While it won't melt your eyeballs with graphics too awesome for human beings to handle, Sacred 2: Fallen Angel looks like it might make left-clicking for loot fun again. In terms of visuals, the action RPG has come a long way since its predecessor released. Small details, like blades of grass swaying gently with the breeze or how your character actually gets wet when it rains, give the game's tried and true dungeon crawling gameplay mechanics ...

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel to be playable at GDC 2008 (News)

Feb 13, 2008

Ascaron Entertainment, makers of Sacred, probably won't be making playable demonstrations of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel as an exclusive gig at the Leipzig Convention anymore. The news on the press waves is the cdv Software Entertainment, the new publishers of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, has announced that a playable version of the much awaited RPG sequel will be present at 2008's Game Developers Conference. Head on to the full article for more details.

CDV Brings Sacred 2: Fallen Angel to North America (News)

Jan 29, 2008

"We've found our ideal partner in cdv Software Entertainment USA," remarked Heiko tom Felde, Head of Operations at Ascaron Entertainment GmbH. "Based on our past successful cooperation we are delighted to launch the highly desirable Sacred 2 Â¿ Fallen Angel with cdv as our key partner in North America."

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is slated to launch on PC and Xbox 360 in the second half of 2008.

Multiplayer delays Sacred 2 to Sept (News)

Jan 2, 2008

Jan 2, 2008 Hack 'n' slash RPG sequel Sacred 2: Fallen Angel has been delayed to September 2008. Originally, the game was set to release on PC and Xbox 360 in Q1 this year. According to Sacred 2 developer Ascaron, optimisation of the "crucial areas of multiplayer gameplay and balancing" are primarily responsible for the delay. MD Heiko tom Felde has explained that every single area of the game will be polished, "allowing us to deliver the quality which is expected, rather than striving for ...

Sacred 2 - Fallen Angel delayed (News)

Dec 26, 2007

The developers of Sacred 2 Â¿ Fallen Angel has announced on the official site that the game will be released in September 2008 instead of March.

"An extension of the development process was necessary in order to ensure that we realize all the development plans and ship both PC and Xbox 360 versions with the best possible quality and stability.

A game as complex as Sacred 2 Â¿ Fallen Angel, with its many technical innovations, requires extensive testing and balancing in all areas. In certain areas of development we often had to make our way into uncharted territory when it came to implementing the new technologies which are required to make Sacred 2 Â¿ Fallen Angel the game that we set out to make. This inevitably led to situations where satisfactory realization of a vision took a bit longer than originally planned."

Xbox 360's RPG revival (Feature)

Nov 30, 2007

30 Nov, 2007 With the exception of The Elder Scrolls, Eternal Sonata and Blue Dragon, it would be fair to say that the Xbox 360 is, at least for now, lacking in the hard-core RPG department. And with Final Fantasy set to hit the PS3 next year Microsoft needs to find a title that will entice RPG fans the world over. And they have. But not just one, in fact there are over 10 RPG's set to hit the 360 next year, and we're expecting more than a few of these to be life consuming epics. Over the ...

Sacred 2 Gets Support from Blind Guardian (News)

Nov 5, 2007

Soon Blind Guardian fans can admire their heroes as computer game characters. As part of a unique cooperation with Ascaron Entertainment the fantasy metal rockers will have a guest appearance in the PC and Xbox 360 title Sacred 2 Â¿ Fallen Angel.

To provide a fitting soundtrack for this virtual event, Blind Guardian will record a special song for the game, which will be released as a separate single next year. In addition, the video clip to be produced for the new song will feature sequences taken straight from the game.

Sacred 2 - Fallen Angel is the long-awaited sequel to the internationally most successful German action RPG of all time. Game fans can look forward to an all-new epic game with many new features and expansions of the popular concept. Players discover and explore a vast, highly detailed world with breathtaking graphics Â¿ for the first time in full 3D. Sacred 2 - Fallen Angel captivates players with its gripping story, which they can experience in two entirely different ways (light or shadow campaign).

New Sacred 2 screens (News)

Jun 29, 2007

Action-RPG sequel Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is unsheathing its fantasy blade on PC and Xbox 360 and we've been buried under a deluge of new media from the game. Read this informative article and then hit the Images tab at the top of the screen and clamp you eyes on our new screenshots. Sacred 2 is set some 2,000 years before events in the original game which released on PC, players adventuring in the land of Ancaria and caught up in a plot involving T-Energy which has worn "down the land and ...

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel (Preview)

May 1, 2007

Weve gone years without a successor to Diablo II - perhaps the MMO-boom put a dampener on the need to wander through caves with swords of increasing girth, facing monsters of increasing size and fangs. Whatever, in the run up to what could be the announcement of Diablo III; prime examples of hackage and slashery are oozing out of the fantastical woodwork and sitting obstinately on the horizon. Their names are legion, and chief among them in probable worth and certainly graphical goodness is ...

Sacred 2 Web Site Emerges from the Shadows (News)

Mar 30, 2007

Ascaron Entertainment unveiled today an updated website for their upcoming action role-playing game title, "Sacred 2 -- Fallen Angel." The website is called: http://www.sacred2.com/

'Sacred 2: Fall Angel' Coming to Xbox 360 - Screens (News)

Mar 7, 2007

Sacred 2 is a deep fantasy RPG where players are immersed in an epic journey through the medieval-like kingdom of Ancaria. Highly action-oriented, Ascaron's Sacred 2 features pitched battles and a wide range of enticing quests. At GDC Ascaron announced that Sacred 2 is also coming to Xbox 360...

Sacred 2 gets its own website (News)

Jan 16, 2007

Wipe off your stomachs you horny-bastard mouse-clickers – and thrust your pointer arrow into this warm and sticky link. Although you might think this is a new website dedicated to some game called Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, thats just the PG-13 surface layer. This could really be your own masturbatory extravaganza if you love woman who can slice your blushing cheeks off. So we ask you, are you one of the 1.8 million who bought the original Sacred? No? Well up yours, buddy. This action RPG ...

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel - exclusive screens and video (News)

Dec 22, 2006

The original Sacred (PC Gamer's RPG of the year in 2004) showed us that the joy of left-clicking for loot didn't die with Diablo II and we're excited to see a sultry Seraphim return to dispatch her own brand of heavenly justice in Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. Do yourself a favor and click on the Movies tab above to see our exclusive 'First look' trailer of the scantily clad warrior in action as she delivers an angelic ass-kicking to all non-believers. Obviously, the Seraphim is a heaven-powered ...

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Walkthrough (FAQ)

Jul 28, 2009

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Sacred 2: Fallen Angel FAQ/Walkthough (FAQ)

Jul 23, 2009

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Ranged Dryad Guide (FAQ)

Jul 6, 2009

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Escort Quest Guide (FAQ)

Jun 19, 2009

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Achievements (Unlockable)

Apr 9, 2009

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