Alder Forge 2

Alder Forge 2 continues the story in the year 947 AGC, two years after the Orvysian invasion of Royne and the final battle between the Fourth Squadron and the Equilibrium. Its aftermath draws the Magna Lumen out of the shadows into a world-scale conflict with every branch of the High Council, alongside the destined clash between the nine remaining Knights of the Alder Forge and their Guardians. In a society where commoners can rise through skill and hard work, noble traditionalists use the conflict to make a violent last stand, while other shadowy organizations exploit the chaos to expand their political and economic influence.

You uncover the Alder Forge’s inner workings and its role in what remains of the planet, as events bring the world’s future into conflict with its past, before the Great Cataclysm. The story features complex characters in a violent and unforgiving world, and welcomes both returning players and newcomers.

Travel across the continent

The journey visits the western province and capital city of the Kingdom of Meredith; Saint Marianne city, Chateau des Lions and their environs in the Duchy of Elysia; and White Dome city, the Raysark mines and their environs in the Kingdom of Orvys. A hidden location east of the continent, whose name is familiar to Alder Forge veterans, is revealed during the final intermission. All locations are new except the Valley of the Twelve, which has been fully redesigned.

Meet the party

• Adriel: Inspector General; in the party from the start.
• Fiona: Military General; in the party from the start.
• Leo: Intelligence Division; in the party from the start.
• Mirabelle: Leodorian Academy Student; in the party from the start.
• Cassandra: Head of Maintenance; joins in the middle of the prologue.
• Gilbert: Ancient; joins early in Chapter 1.
• Jeyne: Shadow Squadron; joins late in Chapter 1.
• William: His role is undisclosed; joins in the middle of Chapter 2.

Tactical combat

Combat uses an enhanced adaptive turn-based system with party boosts, hybrid Anima Stones and follow-ups. You can set battle speed to x1, x2 or x3, and chain battles without resting to build an XP multiplier through the Battle Heat System. Gaia’s Blessings lets activities outside battle improve boost points and maximum BP in combat as you level the system; its levels also unlock permanent discounts at merchants throughout the game.

The party lineup has four attacking members and four reserves. Enemies are divided into Adaptive and Normal types, while bosses fall into four categories: Classic, like those in the previous entry; 3rd tier, with greater power and advanced abilities; 2nd tier; and 1st tier.

Crafting and movement

The refined crafting system adds amount control and improved equipment checking, and separates crafting into Chemical, Weapons’ Upgrade and Anima Stone Fusion. Character movement is also improved with a new base system used in battle areas and sanctuaries.