Codemasters has announced the new Overlord II: Battle Rock Nemesis downloadable content for PS3 and Xbox 360.

The Battle Rock Nemesis downloadable content is available now from PS Store (US$5.00) and Xbox LIVE Marketplace (400 Microsoft Points). Details of downloadable content for the PC edition of Overlord II will be announced shortly.

The Battle Rock Nemesis downloadable content installs the imposing ‘Battle Rock’ arena in the Netherworld which plays host to a series of new combat challenges as the player progresses through the game. Gamers harvest life force as they wreak havoc upon Nordburg Hunters and Gnomes in practice rounds and then take on new foes, including the Satyr, the Empire’s Champion, and the fabled Phoenix in a series of boss battles which unlock new rewards including more powerful spells and in-game items for the Overlord and his Minions. On Xbox 360, players can earn Achievements worth 100 points through winning the boss battles.

 

Earlier this week Codemasters announced that Overlord II was in development by Triumph Studios, the sequel to their 2006 sleeper hit. Brimming with dark humour, it can be described as a sociopath's take on Pikmin. The game is tentatively set for release in 2009, on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.

Also in development are two Overlord unique spin-offs, Overlord: Dark Legend for Wii, "featuring minion control through Wii Remote movement", and Overlord: Minions for DS, "a dedicated puzzle action title". Both of these titles are being developed by Climax Studios and are also tentatively scheduled for sometime next year.

Lennart Sas, director and creative lead of the Overlord series over at Triumph Studios, had this to say. “Epic battles, all new Minion play mechanics, a stunningly detailed new visuals and a fresh theme – Overlord II’s really packing a punch." We’re really excited about shifting the world to a new era where a Roman-inspired Empire rises as the arch-enemy of the Overlord, which leads to an epic clash between the regimented forces of a sprawling state and the faster, harder, more manic minion horde. It’s also great to see the series reaching new formats. The creativity being packed into the design for Overlord Dark Legend on Wii and Overlord Minions on Nintendo DS make great use of the platforms’ unique features and are perfect extensions to the Overlord series.”