Underworld Epic: Cult-Classic RPG Remake Launched with Full Visual Overhaul and Expanded Content
Avernum 4: Greed and Glory, the latest full remake from indie developer Spiderweb Software, has officially arrived on iPad. This release brings the 2005 cult-classic RPG back to life with a completely new engine, overhauled graphics, modernized mechanics, and a significant injection of fresh content, making the sprawling subterranean nation of Avernum accessible to a new generation of players.
The long-awaited iPad version follows the PC and Mac release in October 2025, allowing players to dive into a deep, turn-based fantasy adventure on their tablet devices.
The Main Event: A Rebuilt Underworld
Avernum 4: Greed and Glory is more than a simple remaster; it is a total rebuild that focuses on polishing the original experience while layering in substantial new content:
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New Content Volume: The remake features more than 20 new questlines scattered throughout the massive underground world, alongside expanded, clever dungeons and new characters.
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Modernized Mechanics: The turn-based combat system has been refined to be less clunky, offering players more tactical depth and room to experiment with party compositions, over 100 abilities, traits, and spells, without struggling with the outdated UI of the original.
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Narrative Focus: The game retains its classic Spiderweb tone, known for its dry humor, political complexity, and morally ambiguous choices. Players navigate a chaotic Avernum, facing down monstrous swarms while influencing multiple factions with the potential to bring about either profitable disaster or hard-won peace.
Accessibility and Classic RPG Depth
Spiderweb Software has taken steps to ensure that this deep CRPG (Computer Role-Playing Game) is welcoming to newcomers while still satisfying veteran fans of the series:
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Standalone Story: The developers confirm that Avernum 4: Greed and Glory can be enjoyed entirely as a standalone story, acting as the beginning of the “Great Trials Trilogy” without requiring prior knowledge of the saga.
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Open-Ended Exploration: The game is defined by its massive, hundreds-of-miles-long underworld nation—a labyrinth of caves, crumbling cities, and ancient ruins—encouraging players to deviate from the main path and explore its deep lore and secrets.
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Party Customization: The complex game system allows for highly flexible party creation, enabling players to customize their four-member party using a vast array of options for both combat and non-combat skills.
The launch delivers a complete, classic-style RPG experience, perfect for players looking to sink dozens of hours into an open-ended fantasy world over the holiday season.
