Studio Ghibli Inspired ‘Armello’ to Xbox One on August 30 Alongside New DLC

Armello Launches Aug 30 on Xbox One, Usurper DLC Arrives for All Platforms

Sporting animation that is notably inspired by fabled Studio Ghibli, the fantasy digital board game Armello will arrive on Xbox One this Aug 30th. The first major DLC for Armello, The Usurpers Hero Pack, will arrive the same day on PS4, Xbox One and PC for $9.99. Armello merges the deep tactics of card games with the rich strategy of table top, all combined with a character role-playing system. Players take turns exploring a rich world, battling players and vanquishing evil banes, with the goal of claiming the throne from the mad king of Armello.

The Usurpers Hero Pack introduces four new playable characters, one from each of the four animal clans, bringing the total number of heroes up to 12. Each character has their own unique stats and Hero Powers, further diversifying the playstyles and strategies of the core game.

Armello Top Screen

The Usurpers Hero Pack includes:

  • Magna, the Unbroken: A tank-like Wolf Clan member with the Hero Power, “Shield Maiden,” which allows her to reflect attacks. Magna’s high Body and Fight stats in combination with Shield Maiden is ideally suited for players who focus on combat.
  • Elyssia, Wardress of Warrens: A hero of the Rabbit Clan who can permanently fortify settlements with her “Architect” ability, granting Elyssia greater control of the daily gold reward for holding settlements. While not the strongest in straightforward fights, her high Wits stat and ability to monopolize Armello’s economy make her very dangerous.
  • Ghor, The Wyldkin: A Bear Clan hero whose magic draws strength from forests. His Hero Power, “Conduit,” allows him to cast spells for one less magic per adjacent forest, and enables him to cast to any woodland tiles on the board. This powerful ability, is ideal for stealthy spell play.
  • Sargon, The Death Teller: The latest addition to the Rat Clan has evenly balanced stats, but his Hero Power, “Veil Gazer,” makes him a very appealing choice to cerebral players. Sargon has the ability to see cards before they’re drawn, giving him a strategic advantage over every other character.

In addition to the new heroes, each of the four animal clans also receives a new Clan Ring, which can be equipped to provide benefits and powerful boosts to the base stats of a hero.