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The original Torchlight was a bit of a sleeper hit for Runic Games and the developer is hoping to repeat that success with Torchlight II. Torchlight II pre-orders are now available on Steam with the added bonus of a free game code for the original Torchlight for users that opt to purchase the game early.

Torchlight II pre-orders are priced at $19.99 and is expected to release later this year.

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RUNIC GAMES LAUNCHES PREORDERS FOR TORCHLIGHT II

Now available for pre-order through Steam and Perfect World Entertainment 

April 26, 2012 – Seattle, WA - Runic Games, Inc. ("Runic Games"), a specialized developer of PC and console game software in the United States, launched pre-orders today for their upcoming PC APRG title Torchlight II.

The highly-anticipated sequel is available for pre-order through two platforms, Steam, and Perfect World Entertainment, and retails for just $19.99 (£14.99, €18.99). Players who pre-order through Steam will receive an added bonus, a free download code for the original game, the award-winning Torchlight.

“As we put the finishing touches on Torchlight II, it made sense to start pre-orders after the great response we received at PAX-East,” said CEO Max Schaefer. “Fans have asked us for a pre-order, and we are planning an imminent network test, so the timing was perfect.”

In other news, Torchlight II’s “Friday Updates” are moving to Thursdays. Gamers can visit the official website at http://www.torchlight2game.com/ to see the latest Thursday Features, news updates, game play details, trailers and screenshots.

About Runic Games, Inc.
Runic Games is a developer of PC and console game software, designing games that focus on quality, approachability, and fun.  Runic Games is staffed by a team with experienced members, including leads on "Diablo," "Diablo II," "Diablo II: Lord of Destruction," "Fate," "Hellgate: London" and "Mythos." Torchlight won the GDC Award for Best Debut in 2009, and XBLA Game of the Year for 2011. Runic Games, a subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), is located in Seattle, Washington, United States.

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