14 DAY TRIAL // Overhype Studios, the developer behind Battle Brothers, the turn-based strategy RPG that made waves five years ago when it first launched on PC, has just announced a new DLC will be released next month.
Dubbed Blazing Deserts, the new DLC is the biggest and most ambitious piece of content to be released by Overhype Studios since the launch of Battle Brothers. It will be available on August 13 for $15 / €15 via Steam, but it can't be pre-ordered yet.
As the name suggests, the new DLC will take players to new lands to the south where they will be able to wear new gear inspired by Arabian and Persian cultures of the medieval ages. Also, Blazing Deserts lets players employ alchemical contraptions and primitive firearms to beat the enemies.
However, Blazing Deserts' new content doesn't limit to the south, as players will notice new features such as the new environments for fights that will also be found in the north. Naturally, the new DLC comes with a new late-game crisis that's supposed to test the mettle of your company in the fire of religious turmoil.
More importantly, new Origins will be available in the game, as players will be able to choose between one of the three new southern-themed origins, each with special rules that shape the campaign into a different experience from beginning to end.
New banners, shields, helmets, and armors inspired by Arabic and Persian culture will be included too, as well as a new legendary location that will allow players to fight a new boss in a quest that leads to a legendary reward.
Last but not least, for completionists, Blazing Deserts bring new achievements, but several new music tracks, new contracts, and events will be available in the new DLC too. Keep in mind that while you'll be able to continue your current campaign with the DLC, you won't have access to all of the new content until you start a new campaign.