THQNordic acquires "Kingdoms of Amalur" IP and other assets from 38 (rip)

[ryanmahaffe]

https://twitter.com/THQNordic/status...87044464697349

I am hype. I loved KoA so much! I ended up putting more time on the xbox version than I did Skyrim bak in 2012. The possibility of a sequel alone is just so exciting for this long thought dead forever IP!

[Darknessvamp]

I wonder how much it cost to get the IP. I also wonder if they're going to try and finish the Amalur mmo 38 died on.

[cudomix]

I assume remaster is incoming, the game was kinda mmo grindy but combat was incredible. I don't think I've seen chakrams anywhere else.

[oplawlz]

Wow, this is really great news. The game is fantastic, I still go back and play through it from time to time. Really hope they're gonna make a sequal and not try an mmo though.

[Daedius]

Only played the demo, but I did enjoy it way back when. I would be interested in the next instalment.

[XDurionX]

Am i the only one who thinks that KoA was pretty average? And i wouldn't get too excited given THQs history.

[Knaar]

I enjoyed so much playing Kingdoms of Amalur, good game! I dont remember the story right now, but i do remember the combat mechanics were great! Playing chakram man that was fun.

[ryanmahaffe]

Am i the only one who thinks that KoA was pretty average? And i wouldn't get too excited given THQs history.

I am sure you aren't the only one who is wrong.
it's a joke haha calm down

The story wasn't the best but it worked, it felt like an mmorpg with some great crafting systems, beautiful massive cities and areas and amazing combat.

[Cizr]

I loved demo of KoA. Sadly never got to play full game

[Deleted]

Wow! Really happy theres hope for Kingdoms of Amalur once again. Fingers crossed, i really enjoyed Reckoning despite the simplistic combat. The 3rd person Skyrim thing was really cool and the world was fun to explore.

I hope they don't do the mmo and just keep doing the single player RPG.

[madethisfor1post]

I wonder how much it cost to get the IP. I also wonder if they're going to try and finish the Amalur mmo 38 died on.

Cost? Probably a cheese sandwich for Kurt Schilling.

[Unlimited Power]

I for one enjoyed it, and despite the Darksiders 2 remake having a rocky launch, I enjoyed it along with the excellent Darksiders 1 remake. I'd definitely be excited for a KoA remake by THQNordic or even a new release in the IP

[Deleted]

Am i the only one who thinks that KoA was pretty average? And i wouldn't get too excited given THQs history.

? Wich THQ are you talking about? THQ closed down. Nordic is a european publisher/developer that picked up the rights. They are bringing out Darksiders 3, with a fraction of the cost the american THQ used up. Looks just as good too.

Oh btw, the game was average, but it had a vast world that gave it a 3rd person Elder scrolls feel.

[Moxal]

This is good news. Hopefully they use the IP for good and not just make a medevil battle royal or something.

[Venziir]

Am i the only one who thinks that KoA was pretty average? And i wouldn't get too excited given THQs history.

Nope. I never even got past the demo, there was just something I really, really didn't like about it. Maybe it was the fact, that it felt like an MMO when it wasn't.

[Jtbrig7390]

Legit happy as hell about that.

[Aeula]

THANK GOD!

I didn’t want to see that IP rot with the company that created it. I hope they do something amazing with it.

How is THQ Nordic as a company? I’m not immediately repulsed by their name, like some other publishers. So they can’t be all bad, right?

[Diggsworth]

Holy hell, this is amazing news. If there's anyone I'd want working on Amalur its THQNordic.

[Tech614]

How is THQ Nordic as a company? I’m not immediately repulsed by their name, like some other publishers. So they can’t be all bad, right?

Company founded in 2011, they don't really have much of a track record yet as they have been mostly acquiring companies, studios and IPs since then(also serving as physical publisher for a lot of games that lacked publisher support). Their game list as of yet isn't that impressive, but they have acquired a lot in 2018 with Deep Silver, Timesplitters and now this. If they use the IPs they are picking up well they could turn into a very good game publisher.

[Afrospinach]

https://twitter.com/THQNordic/status...87044464697349

I am hype. I loved KoA so much! I ended up putting more time on the xbox version than I did Skyrim bak in 2012. The possibility of a sequel alone is just so exciting for this long thought dead forever IP!

I am not so sure this will be all that exciting. KoA was originally designed as an MMO which kind of made the scope a bit special. I doubt you are going to get a repeat, much as I would love it also.