New chapter of the universe of "War of the Black Rose": On August 28, the cooperative game "New Era: Renaissance" is being released.
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On August 28, the board game "New Time: Renaissance" is released, set in the dark and gripping universe of the cult series "Wars of the Black Rose." Unlike previous installments that focused on player-versus-player strategy, this project is geared towards fans of narrative cooperative adventures.

"New Time: Renaissance" will send a team of 1 to 4 players to an alternate Italy in the 16th century, where intrigue, mysticism, and a desperate struggle for the future of Europe intertwine. Participants in the adventure will face more than twenty nonlinear missions, each leading to one of several fateful endings.

An important part of the gameplay is the character progression – heroes can be trained in skilled techniques, mysteries of crafts and alchemy, and in forges, they can forge improved blades. Heroes can also find ancient relics of unprecedented power if they thoroughly search locations, from dark alleyways to cobblestone streets, to majestic palazzos. Additionally, they can boldly challenge three rival factions vying for a powerful artifact or pledge allegiance to one of them.

A key feature of the gameplay is the unique time system. Each action a hero takes, whether it's moving, attacking, using a skill, or interacting with the environment, requires certain time investments. The more complex the action, the longer it will be before the character can act again. As a result, the order of activation constantly changes, forcing players to not only plan their own moves but also consider the behaviors of enemies, who act based on special intelligence models. Some opponents are dangerous in close combat, while others prefer to attack from afar, making success often dependent on the coordinated efforts of the entire squad. Many quests also include events, secrets, and additional goals that can unlock new possibilities or impact the unfolding story.

After completing each mission, a rest phase follows. Heroes visit towns and villages, improve their skills, craft new equipment from found materials, acquire useful resources, heal injuries, hire companions, and prepare for the next challenges. Gradually, characters become stronger, unlock new specializations, and gain access to more powerful abilities, transforming the campaign into a deep and rich adventure with high replayability.

In addition to the base version of "New Time: Renaissance," a line of expansions will be available that significantly enhance the game and strengthen its connection to the universe of "Wars of the Black Rose":

  • The large expansion "Endless Adventure" includes all the best from the Nova Aetas Renaissance campaign: three new heroes, four story missions, and two hunting missions, fresh gear, and dangerous enemies, and allows for up to six players at the table.
  • The "Combination Kit" serves as a link between the events of "New Time" and "Wars of the Black Rose: Revival," adding new maps for hunts, missions, events, and activation tokens.
  • Special attention is drawn to the expansion featuring a hero named the Florentine, whose design references the series “The Mandalorian.” The legendary mercenary masters weaponry and clever devices skillfully, and can also act as a mage in the "Wars of the Black Rose" game series.
  • The expansions "Minotaur," "Dragon," and "Hyperion" offer new hunting and story missions, introducing formidable monsters that can later be summoned to the battlefields of "Wars of the Black Rose" as forgotten incarnations or mages.

The game "New Time: Renaissance" is already available for pre-order and will be on the shelves of official retail stores and online shops starting August 28.