Turn-Based Tactical RPG “King Arthur: Legion IX” Set for Release on May 6, 2025

At NeocoreGames, we’re thrilled to announce that King Arthur: Legion IX is preparing to make its grand debut on Xbox Series X|S. This unique, turn-based tactical RPG plunges you into the dark fantasy landscape familiar from King Arthur: Knight’s Tale, yet stands as its adventure. Whether you are a strategy aficionado or embarking on your Avalon journey for the first time, there’s an array of surprises here: brand new heroes, an enthralling narrative, and numerous challenging battles to truly test your mettle—or gladius, to be precise.

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### The Ninth Legion Makes Its Move

Avalon is under siege, but this isn’t a mere band of raiders. Emerging from the shadows of Tartarus, Rome’s legendary Ninth Legion has arrived. Led by Gaius Julius Mento, a once-noble Roman tribune now helming a demon-charged legion bestowed by their deceased emperor, Septimus Sulla. Gaius is driven by a grand vision: to seize Avalon and establish an Eternal Rome. First, though, he needs to rally his dispersed legion.

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### Roman Raiders on Avalon

Take charge as Gaius Julius Mento, steering the Ninth Legion through a ruthless campaign drenched in Roman lore. Brace yourself against nightmare beasts, stand toe-to-toe with fierce Pict tribes, and outwit the ancient Fomorians and sly Sídhe. Along the way, you may even encounter Sir Mordred’s illustrious knights. Across fifteen carefully crafted missions, carve a distinct path through Avalon, where Gaius’ destiny awaits.

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### Blending Tactical Warfare and Role-Playing

If strategic depth intertwined with captivating characters is your style, you’re in for an epic experience. In King Arthur: Legion IX, you’ll guide a squad of five to six unique heroes through Avalon’s mystical terrain. Battles are strategic masterpieces requiring clever use of cover, strategic traps, flanking maneuvers, and mastering the overwatch and opportunity tactics to clinch victory.

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### Heroes from the Depths

Introducing Legion IX’s lineup: six new heroes, each bringing distinct abilities and styles. Cultivate their growth, fine-tune their skills, and equip them with mighty artifacts to forge the most formidable alliance in all of Avalon. Whether you’re all about calculated precision or prefer diving head-first into combat, you’ve got a slew of options to tailor your approach.

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### Construct Nova Roma

Conquering Avalon demands more than just brute force; you need the right support base. Rebuilding Nova Roma is intrinsic to the gameplay, where managing resources, upgrading facilities, and assembling a stronghold are as crucial as the battles themselves.

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### Your Decisions, Your Story

Throughout Legion IX, your choices are paramount, shaping the narrative arc of Gaius’ saga. The path you choose will not only influence his story but also the future of Avalon itself.

Mark your calendars for May 6, 2025. Gather the Ninth Legion—it’s time to take command and rewrite history on the battlefield!