Black Legend is a tactical RPG inspired by European folklore announced for consoles and PC; set to release in 2021

by Adam Vitale on 09 September, 2020

Indie developer Warcave has announced Black Legend, a turn-based tactical RPG set to release for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC 2021. The game is inspired by folklore from 17th-century Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, where you'll take on creatures such as nekkers, Halewijn, Witte Wieven, and Old Red Eyes.

A trailer, description, and screenshot set via Warcave can be found below.

Lead a squadron of Mercenaries into the accursed city of Grant to aid a struggling resistance against a deadly cult of fanatics. Explore deep into the city to eradicate a madness inflicting fog that shrouds the streets in this thrilling alternate history Turn-Based Strategy RPG!
Main Features:

Explore the ruined streets of Grant, a 17th century city based on the architecture of the Low Countries of Northwestern Europe. Search every corner to discover hidden sidequests, treasure troves, and recruitable characters

Fight using an alchemy system based on the old concept of Humorism. Master the four different instabilities and combine them with Catalyst Attacks to deal massive damage to enemies! Be warned, your foes will do the same to you

Unlock 15 playable classes, each with unique abilities and equipment. Master and combine class abilities to become the ultimate liberator of Grant

Approach battles on your own terms using free exploration before diving into tactical turn-based combat

Build and customize your team using cross class abilities and discovered equipment

Aid the resistance in their struggle against the Mephistian Cultists and battle beasts pulled from regional folklore

Uncover the history of Mephisto, a menacing Alchemist who brewed the maddening fog clouding the city

Choose Your Difficulty: For those who wish to see the story, the path can be gentle. For those who wish for difficulty, even the slightest mistake will be greatly punished.

Black Legend Screenshots and Artwork