Turn-based Strategy ‘Rising Lords’ Launches on PC and Xbox Consoles January 18

Developer Argonwood and publisher Deck13 Spotlight have announced that their turn-based strategy title ‘Rising Lords’ will leave Steam’s Early Access programme on the 18th of January and launch on the Nintendo Switch and Xbox consoles.

Players will take on the role of a Lord endeavoring to rise through the ranks and gain more power throughout the kingdom. Battle with other lords, increase production, resource gathering, diplomacy and treason, tax and rations, and much more. A variety of modes to explore include campaign/multiplayer, quick battles which will deploy a vast array of strategic acumen. Rising Lords’ unique blend of card and board style turn-based presentation and intricate gameplay  conveys a lavish and ambient feel in a digital game experience that will leave gamers happy and will even capture many new players who are unfamiliar with this cross genre experience.

Feature & Facts

• Simultaneous cross-platform multiplayer (no waiting for other players’ turns)
• Story campaign (4 new missions on release)
• Many different gameplay modes (scenarios, battles)
• Map and story editor, customizability (change looks of your own player character)
• Emphasise tactical combat with counter system, maps, terrain and unique morale system
• Mod capability/create your own maps and story missions
• Story mode and challenge mode

Have a gander at the trailer, screenshots, and full press release below for more details on Rising Lords.

Stuttgart, Germany – 12th December 2023, World renowned publisher Deck13 Spotlight, together with developer Argonwood, is excited to announce the forthcoming release on January 18th 2024 of Rising Lords, a stylised and medieval turn-based strategy experience. After nearly four years in Early Access on PC Steam, which was critically acclaimed, it has built up amazing community support. The full and final release will be synced in with the news of its debut release on Microsoft Xbox and Nintendo Switch, marking an enchanting triple-platform serving of enticing strategy.

Implemented for releaseTogether with a gripping story campaign, other alluring elements broaden its tactical appeal with exciting card and board game features, presenting an experience not to be overlooked. The full release of Rising Lords comes with an impressive list of must ‘shout about’ enhanced features: From graphics, user interface and engine upgrades to new events, maps, buildings, special figures, factions, skill cards, morale system, diplomacy, map editor + workshop support, challenge mode, story campaign and much more! Setting the sceneThe epic Rising Lords takes place in the fictional Northern Island Kingdom of Aubelin. For generations there has been no king, and the country is loosely ruled by the Council of Counts. The people are unhappy and the various regions are in a desolate and isolated state. The all-new story campaign accompanies the journey of Tankred of Tannheim, a young boy who must quickly learn to follow in his father’s footsteps and protect his homeland from bandits and cultists.

Onwards – Battle ForthAs Lord or Lady, lead your provinces to success by balancing production, resource gathering, construction, diplomacy, taxes and rations. Build mighty fortified cities, raise massive armies and use a variety of unique characters to triumph over your enemies. Manage your growing number of lands and people as you conquer neighboring territories, and engage in highly tactical grid and turn-based combat, using counters, skill cards and terrain to your advantage. Help your people become knights or sacrifice them on a battlefield far away, but be careful – even the most humble peasants will revolt… eventually. Challenge yourself and your friends with simultaneous cross-platform multiplayer, a map editor and multiple gameplay modes! The story campaign consists of a prologue and six chapters, not forgetting a challenge mode where waves of enemies appear at every turn, and a scenario mode where you can choose a map and battle up to three lords (or friends of yours).

Features & Facts Turn-based tacticsVaried game modesVersatile maps and map editorSkill and event cardsDeep morale systemResource management and building constructionWeapon forging and army creationBalancing of military and economic strength Producer Carola Feierfeil “With a long and focused development Rising Lords can boast of MORE skill cards, units, events, buildings, victory conditions, etc. We are extremely pleased with the varied modes, including the gripping story campaign where you play the role of a young boy struggling to restore the glory of his ancient house and every decision you make will shape your path.”