Titan Quest II

 
Titan Quest II returns to mythic Greece with a faster, cleaner ARPG loop built around dual masteries, precise dodges, and playmaking skills instead of spammy loops.
The Early Access build lands with a clear intent: sharpen combat reads, stress positioning, and let builds express without drowning players in noise—then expand in structured beats through the roadmap.
How it plays
Encounters hinge on readable telegraphs and resource discipline: attack types, Barrier timing, and Dodge windows keep pressure honest while masteries define verb sets and synergies.
Characters lean on four primaries—Might, Agility, Knowledge, Vigor—and three secondaries—Fitness, Resolve, Cunning—with item gates and mastery scaling that reward smart gearing, not just higher item level.
The arc spans hand-crafted hubs to hostile reaches tied to the Moirai, with Nemesis twisting threads to ambush, detour, and escalate; exploration pays in side quests, hidden bosses, and gear with meaningful affixes.
Systems will grow across Early Access—new chapters, an added mastery, expanded languages, and a fuller multiplayer rollout—on a roughly quarterly beat until the planned 1.0 window at the end of 2026.
Why it stands out

Dual masteries: Merge two paths (e.g., Warfare with Storm) to slot active skills, augments, and passives into a cohesive kit that scales through attributes and gear.
Combat clarity: Two core attacks plus Barrier and Dodge turn boss phases into readable puzzles, not HP sponges.
Attr-based gating: Items ask for Might/Agility/Knowledge/Vigor, pushing build planning beyond simple DPS checks.
Greek myth scope: Temples, shorelines, and “beyond mortal reach” zones tie exploration to gods, monsters, and Moirai‑bent story beats.
Roadmap cadence: Major updates ~every 3 months; new chapter, mastery, character editor, and wider language support on the docket.
UE5 foundation: Built to modernize the classic feel with updated pipelines and performance targets during Early Access.

Quick facts

Release Date: 1 August 2025 (Early Access).
Developer: Grimlore Games; Publisher: THQ Nordic.
Genre: Action RPG (ARPG), Hack‑and‑slash.
Setting: Mythic Greece under Nemesis’ shadow, across temples, coasts, and Moirai realms.
Features: Dual masteries, Barrier/Dodge core, attribute‑gated gear, hand‑crafted hubs with side quests and hidden bosses.
Special Features: Quarterly content roadmap toward 1.0 (new chapter/mastery), multiplayer preview expanding during EA, 1.0 targeted for end of 2026.