On August 30, alongside the title's first DLC pack The Usurpers. Armello, the digital board game that blends deep tactics and role-playing with strategy originally launched last year for PC and PlayStation 4. After a string of free updates, Armello's first bit of premium DLC which adds four new heroes, The Usurpers, will also be released on PC and PlayStation 4 alongside the game's Xbox One debut.

Armello has quite an evocative art-style, one that blends traditional fantasy elements that we're all used to with the sort of stuff from classic Disney and Pixar productions. Which can be seen in the new cinematic trailer for The Usurpers.

The Usurpers Hero Pack includes:

• Magna, the Unbroken: A tank-like Wolf Clan member with the Hero Power, "Shield Maiden," which allows her to reflect attacks. Magna's high Body and Fight stats in combination with Shield Maiden is ideally suited for players who focus on combat.
  
• Elyssia, Wardress of Warrens: A hero of the Rabbit Clan who can permanently fortify settlements with her "Architect" ability, granting Elyssia greater control of the daily gold reward for holding settlements. While not the strongest in straightforward fights, her high Wits stat and ability to monopolize Armello's economy make her very dangerous.
  
• Ghor, The Wyldkin: A Bear Clan hero whose magic draws strength from forests. His Hero Power, "Conduit," allows him to cast spells for one less magic per adjacent forest, and enables him to cast to any woodland tiles on the board. This powerful ability, is ideal for stealthy spell play.
  
• Sargon, The Death Teller: The latest addition to the Rat Clan has evenly balanced stats, but his Hero Power, "Veil Gazer," makes him a very appealing choice to cerebral players. Sargon has the ability to see cards before they're drawn, giving him a strategic advantage over every other character.

Armello launches on Xbox One on August 30 and will be available for $19.99 USD. The Usurpers Hero Pack will available separately for $9.99 USD.