cdv Software Entertainment today announced a publishing deal with Ascaron Entertainment. Under terms of the agreement, cdv will publish Sacred 2: Fallen Angel in North America. The action/RPG is set to come out on PC and Xbox 360 in the second half of 2008.

"With the exceptional Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, our North American subsidiary has secured one of the top titles for 2008. We are delighted to take a major step forward with a game that has such AAA market potential," said cdv Software Entertainment AG's CEO, Christian Gloe. "It illustrates that cdv can successfully deliver among the best titles in the industry, significantly growing the organization's global revenue potential."

"We've found our ideal partner in cdv Software Entertainment USA," remarked Heiko tom Felde, Head of Operations at Ascaron Entertainment GmbH. "Based on our past successful cooperation we are delighted to launch the highly desirable Sacred 2: Fallen Angel with cdv as our key partner in North America."