Ubi Soft Entertainment today announced that Warlords Battlecry II, the sequel to the popular and award-winning fantasy RTS game Warlords Battlecry, has gone gold. The title is expected to ship to U.S. retail shelves March 12, with an MSRP of $39.99. Additionally, they announced that the original Warlords Battlecry is now available at retail and from ubi.com for only $9.99.

Warlords Battlecry II is a fantasy RTS game allowing you to build a hero and from battle to battle, gain new skills, spells and levels, ultimately becoming the mightiest force in all the Realms of Etheria. With 12 different races, each with their own tech-trees, buildings, units and playing styles, and 20 different hero classes, hundreds of heroes can be created offering something for every kind of gamer. The title also features more than 100 unique special abilities and spells further adding to nearly limitless replayability.

“Warlords Battlecry II is a unique blend of real-time strategy and role playing that will appeal to fans of both genres,” said Garrett Graham, Warlords Battlecry II’s producer for Ubi Soft Entertainment. “With all of the new units, races, spells, terrains and awesome gameplay, Warlords
Battlecry II builds on the strength of the original, adding features that significantly enhance the gaming experience.”