While PC gamers have grown impatient forDiablo III, Runic Games filled the hole perfectly withTorchlight. The focus on loot gathering and the appealing visual style ensured that the title became a cult success. Successful enough, in fact, to justify a sequel!
Torchlight IIhas officially been announced, with a release window of Spring 2011. The biggest new feature is online co-op, which should provide a much welcome slice of variety to the game. Fully customizable characters and a new, improved user interface have also been promised.
Torchlightis is an intensely addictive game and news of a sequel is just dandy. Exciting stuff indeed!
Torchlight II official site
