When we did all that, I gotta say it was a pleasant surprise to have such a positive response.

When we decided to reveal the new name sometime in January, we figured it was best to bundle many of the new changes we've made to the game alongside the announcement of the change. It wasn't a pressure type of thing, it just sort happened as we were working on the game. 'As we were developing the game, we saw that it was veering closer to a more traditional sequel, as opposed to the online game we were developing. 'The general reception to the reveal of the new name really took us by surprise,' said Thompson. Now Playing: Torchlight III - Official Forts Feature Trailer Before the reveal, we had the chance to speak with project lead from Echtra Games, Tyler Thompson, about the game's new feature, along with the reception from following the game's re-reveal.īy clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's While it's the space where you can improve your equipment, you can also decorate the space and fill it up with items found on your journey-much like how so many are amusing themselves in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. In the latest trailer for Torchlight III, we get to see the game's newest feature known as Forts, which are player-made strongholds that can be customized and upgraded throughout your campaign.

Though it's fully playable offline, it still features some of Frontiers' more clever innovations, which come in the form of more in-depth online gameplay and opportunities for player creativity. Set for release sometime in 2020, the third game retains the focus on the loot-driven isometric action-RPG gameplay where you'll slay monsters and grow in power with your chosen class. Formerly Torchlight Frontiers, Torchlight III for PC is a more traditional sequel to the original games, moving away from the original incarnation's online-only focus.

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