WIELD THE POWER OF THE GODS WITH TAILS OF IRON 2: WHISKERS OF WINTER’S ALL-NEW MAGIC SYSTEM

07 January 2025

Odd Bug Studio’s ‘squeak-quel’ introduces spellcasting to the action-RPG’s Ratdom for the first time.

Tuesday, 7th January 2025 – United Label, CI Games’ home for highly ambitious, lovingly crafted videogames, has revealed an all-new spellcasting system in its latest trailer for Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter, ahead of the action-RPG’s launch on 28th January. The upcoming title follows new protagonist, Arlo, as he embarks on his own ‘tail’ of bloody vengeance against an ancient, deadly threat to the Ratdom, years after the conclusion of the original game.

Developed by UK indie outfit Odd Bug Studio, the sequel builds upon its critically acclaimed 2021 predecessor with a range of new gameplay mechanics and an enriched version of its trademark brutal combat. As well as new giant beast-hunt sidequests and an expanded campaign, Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter includes the introduction of tactical traps and godlike ‘Elementa’ spellcasting, deepening moment-to-moment gameplay with increased combat options.

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter - Magic & Monsters Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXEE6ciU1Y4

Jack Bennett, Lead Designer and Co-Founder, Odd Bug Studio, said, “We’ve been excitedly waiting to share the news for a while that spellcasting is coming to the Ratdom in Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter. Mastering the brutal combat of sword and spear against ferocious opposition is something fans of the original game were accustomed to, so for the follow-up we really wanted to introduce another layer of in-the-moment combat options for players to command and use against Arlo’s foes. The ‘Elementa’ magics of the gods, coupled with the addition of traps, gives players that extra layer to consider, and more.”

Set for release on PC, PlayStation®5 and PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch™, Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter will be available in digital Standard and Deluxe versions. In addition to the base game, those buying the Deluxe version will receive two DLC packs (which will also be available to purchase separately): The ‘Augur of the Draugr’ set that includes the legendary Draugr armour of old, and the ‘Hair to the Throne’ cosmetic pack, which features an exclusive collection of beards and hairstyles to strike fear into Arlo’s adversaries. The PC Deluxe version also includes the game’s digital artbook and official soundtrack.

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter features:

🐀⚔️🦇 Explore a vast, wintry kingdom: Fully narrated by RPG legend Doug Cockle (The Witcher franchise, Alan Wake 2, Baldur’s Gate 3) prepare to embark on an epic adventure across the northern realm and biomes of the Ratdom; an expansive, frost-bitten land on the brink of all-out war.

🐀⚔️🦇 Hunt down giant beasts: Track down and defeat 15 legendary beasts of the Ratdom’s northern frontier and be rewarded with rare resources with which to craft devastating equipment. But be warned, these colossal creatures won’t go down without a fight… and then some.

🐀⚔️🦇 Unleash the power of gods: Unlock the power of the four deities and unleash their powerful ‘Elementa’ spells in combat; harness the magics of fire, poison, ice, and electric upon the damned malevolent Dark Wings!

🐀⚔️🦇 Master challenging combat: Face down the Dark Wing threat in deadly battles; let the devilish bats taste steel of blade and spear, or attack at range with bolts and arrows… and set elemental traps against these marauding foes (and adjust the difficulty at any point if it’s getting *too* much of a challenge – we won’t judge!)

🐀⚔️🦇 Improved base building: Construct and upgrade the devastated Rat fortress of Winter’s Edge to gain access to more powerful items from the smithy, tastier meals at the kitchen, a wider range of powerful traps from the shoppe, and more!

The press kit is available here.

About United Label

Founded in 2018, United Label is CI Games’ publishing arm for highly ambitious, lovingly crafted videogames. Its inaugural release, Röki received critical acclaim upon its launch in late 2020, with nominations for best ‘Debut Indie Game’ at both The Game Awards and BAFTA Game Awards. Since then, United Label has released a string of successful titles, including Eldest Souls, and Tails of Iron. Its next release will be Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter, coming to PC and consoles in January 2025. For more information about United Label, please visit www.unitedlabelgames.com.

About Odd Bug Studio

Founded in Manchester, UK in 2014, Odd Bug Studio is the team behind the 2017 2D VR platformer, The Lost Bear, and the 2021 critically acclaimed anthropomorphic adventure-RPG, Tails of Iron. Odd Bug Studio is currently developing a Tails of Iron sequel, Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter, which is set to launch on PC and consoles in January 2025. Proudly on a mission to create odd games, more information about Odd Bug Studio can be found at www.oddbug.co.uk.

Jakub Smolak