Two Worlds II HD - Call of the Tenebrae is a standalone, single-player RPG set in Antaloor, and it does not require Two Worlds II or prior familiarity with the series. Its story begins with DarPha’s murder, then draws the hero into a conflict involving two leaders of a rat-like tribe and a spreading threat to Antaloor’s people. The mystery of the missing Elves and the search for ancient relics give the adventure additional threads beyond confronting that danger.
Its RPG design combines exploration and combat with character equipment and crafting systems. Players can find weapons and armor, enhance gear with crystals, and brew potions through an expanded alchemy system. The described locations range from crypts and graveyards to swamps, forests, villages, trading outposts, and bandit camps; new enemies and bosses bring different tactics and weaknesses to encounters. Side quests and optional missions sit alongside the central story, giving the journey more to pursue than its main plot alone.
The store description presents this as a distinct adventure in the Two Worlds universe, with both familiar and new allies, a new enemy race, and equipment choices spanning melee and ranged weapons. It also frames the release as suitable for experienced RPG players, while noting that newcomers to the series can enter without playing the earlier game.