SpellForce 3 might be one of the most highly detailed isometric role-playing games we've ever seen (we saw it up close at E3 -- gorgeous), but on top of its visuals SpellForce 3 also has an interesting and engaging combination of RTS and RPG that utterly works.

Today the cats at THQ Nordic have let us know there's a free preview weekend happening for the game over at GOG.com (click here to get stuck in), while also releasing a new faction trailer highlighting the game's Elven race.

Beautiful, proud and warm at first glance, but a look behind the majestic buildings and smiling faces gives another perspective. A racist, remorseless aristocracy hunting down those of different minds. But the spark of a rebellion gives hope for a change.

In this new video, the elvish capital of Finon Mir is shown, with a band of renegades fighting Orcs, Men and Elves alike in their search for the truth.

About SpellForce III

• RTS/RPG mix: unique gameplay that combines the genre of a real-time strategy and a top-down roleplay game.
  
• Create and customise: create your group of heroes and choose a number of different combos with a range of skill structures.
  
• Boost and command your army: Prepare your troops and fight the greatest of all battles. You can also exploit numerous strategic aspects (e.g. terrain, troop formations, visibility, exploration, etc.), that would make Sun Tzu proud!
  
• Epic storyline: Unravel a deep and complex plot that eventually leads up to the events that trigger the Convocation ritual, which will change the whole world.
  
• Extensive universe and lots of loot: Explore the world of Eo, discover intrigues and secrets and collect a whole load of loot for your hero.
  
• Complex single-player campaign: Over 30 hours of gameplay time, and even more if you’re able to discover everything Grimlore Games has incorporated into the game world.
  
• Multiplayer: Strong multiplayer component with various modes - play in versus battles with up to 6 Players or master the single-player campaign with a friend in coop mode.