The Banner Saga pushed back to "mid-year" 2013

Kickstarter graduate The Banner Saga from developer Stoic has been given a ”mid-year” window for release. A multiplayer portion of the game, subtitled Factions, is in open beta right now.

It’s a turn-based, Viking-themed and story led strategy RPG. The goal is to lead our clan of Vikings to glory. Stoic is made up of just three people, and all are former BioWare devs.

For more about The Banner Saga visit the official website, or check out the beta gameplay footage below complete with developer commentary.