The release saw mixed reviews due to technical issues which were addressed in patches, and the ageing of mechanics considered innovative at release. Re-Reckoning featured adjustments to the gameplay balance and incorporated all previous DLC features.

The remaster and expansion were developed by Kaiko and published by THQ Nordic, which had acquired the Amalur intellectual property. A Nintendo Switch port and a third expansion Fatesworn were released in 2021.

While Reckoning was praised by critics for its gameplay design and graphics, and it sold above expectations for a new intellectual property, the closure of 38 Studios and Big Huge Games led to the cancellation of a sequel.Ī remastered version subtitled Re-Reckoning was released in 2020 for Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Several notable figures contributed to the game's design including artist Todd McFarlane, designer Ken Rolston, and composer Grant Kirkhope. Based on a reworked game prototype created prior to 38 Studios acquiring Big Huge Games, Reckoning was intended to introduce the Amalur universe, but was otherwise developed as a standalone project. Salvatore for their in-development MMORPG Project Copernicus. Production of Reckoning began in 2009 based on the Amalur setting created by 38 Studios founder Curt Schilling and writer R. The playstyle is customized through a combination of weapons types, skill trees, and passive enhancements dubbed Destinies. Gameplay has the Fateless One exploring the open world of Amalur, completing quests and fighting a variety of enemies both in the open world and in dungeons. The Fateless One ends up fighting the rogue Fae Gadflow and his god Tirnoch, who seek to destroy the mortal races. Reckoning follows the story of the Fateless One, a resurrected person freed from the Fate Weave which binds all of Amalur's people. Two expansion packs were released that same year. Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is a 2012 action role-playing game developed by Big Huge Games, and published by 38 Studios and Electronic Arts for Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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