Epic and Human Head announce Norse action game Rune

Epic Games and Human Head Studios today announced they will co-develop RUNE, a 3D game of intense action and adventure steeped in a blend of Norse mythology and high-fantasy. Gathering of Developers, a developer-driven computer and video game publishing company, will publish and distribute RUNE. Epic Games, best known for its blockbuster game Unreal and its technologically advanced engine, is a founding partner of The Gathering.

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