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The King is Watching launch trailer – Nintendo Switch receives roguelite kingdom builder
The roguelite kingdom builder, The King is Watching, has received a launch trailer and is now available on consoles, including the Nintendo Switch. The game features mechanics where player attention drives progress, resource management, and roguelite elements with permanent upgrades. The console version includes the 'Volcano' update with new content from day one.
Oversee a Bustling Kingdom in ‘The King is Watching,’ Coming to Consoles July 29
The roguelite kingdom builder 'The King is Watching' is launching on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on July 29 for $14.99 USD. Developed by Hypnohead Studio and published by tinyBuild, the game tasks players with inspiring subjects to work while avoiding their natural laziness. The console release will include new maps, enemy races, and modifiers.
Usher Blistering Treaties in The King is Watching’s ‘Shifting Sands’ Update, Available Now
The roguelite kingdom builder The King is Watching has received its 'Shifting Sands' update, adding new desert maps, enemies like the Monkey King and Matriarch of Dragons, and a new Fennec race. The update introduces a Free Reign mode with over 40 Danger Modifiers for customizable challenges and rewards, alongside a reworked Endless Mode and an improved tutorial. The update is available now for free on PC via Steam.
Review – The King Is Watching: Crowns of History DLC (PC)
The Crowns of History DLC for the roguelite kingdom builder The King Is Watching introduces three new rulers: Cleopatra, Tang Taizong, and Xerxes. While Cleopatra and Tang Taizong offer engaging and distinct playstyles, Xerxes's fragile army and limited gaze area make him less enjoyable. Overall, the DLC is considered a worthwhile purchase for the strength of its two main additions.
The Succession of Changing Kings – Review
The Succession of Changing Kings is a kingdom-builder with charm and strong ideas, but suffers from thin characters, limited scope, and frustrating randomness. Players act as dauphin for 444 days, making daily decisions that impact faction reputation and Initiative reserves. While the core concept shows promise, the game's reliance on chance and underdeveloped narrative elements prevent it from being a fully realized experience.
RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores is a gridless kingdom builder where players guide fox citizens to build a sprawling empire. The game features interconnected cities, evolving citizen traits, and expeditions for resources and lore. Beta sign-ups are now open.
Kingdom Builder RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores Closed Beta Test Live
RAEV: Kingdom on the Distant Shores, a kingdom builder from RAVINE Games and V Publishing, is currently in a closed beta test on PC via Steam, running until March 30. The beta allows players to develop settlements into cities, manage governance, and send out expeditions. The article also briefly mentions other game releases and updates, including Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage for Nintendo Switch, GRIDbeat!, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS' 2026 roadmap, a Call of Duty: Warzone charity stream, and Johnny Gioeli's upcoming tour.
Sonic the Hedgehog Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles Final Episode Live
The final episode of the narrative podcast "Sonic the Hedgehog Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles" has been released by SEGA and Realm. The mystery-driven audio drama, which features voice talent like Roger Craig Smith and Matthew Mercer, has garnered nearly two million downloads since its January launch. The article also briefly mentions updates and releases for other games including Palia, TAMASHIKA, Shape of Dreams, Sound System, and The King is Watching.
The King is Watching: Crowns of History Released
The roguelite kingdom builder The King is Watching has received new DLC titled Crowns of History, now available on PC via Steam. Developed by Hypnohead and published by tinyBuild, this expansion introduces three new historical leaders: Cleopatra and Taizong, among others.
Playdigious Opens Pre-Registration for Roguelike Kingdom Builder 9 Kings on Android
Pre-registration for the roguelike kingdom builder 9 Kings is now open on Android. Developed by Sad Socket and published by Playdigious, the game challenges players to build a kingdom capable of surviving endless threats through strategic combinations of buildings, units, and spells. 9 Kings was previously released in early access for Windows and macOS in May 2025.
The King is Watching Crowns of History DLC Launching March 16
Hypnohead and tinyBuild announced that the roguelite kingdom builder The King is Watching will receive its Crowns of History DLC on March 16 for PC via Steam. The DLC introduces three historical visionaries, Taizong of Tang, Xerxes, and Queen Cleopatrea, offering new gameplay mechanics and strategic options for players. The developer highlighted the game's success, reaching 500,000 sales since its launch.
Legendary Rulers Lend their Might in The King is Watching’s Crowns of History DLC Coronating on March 16
Hypnohead Studio and tinyBuild announced that the Crowns of History DLC for The King is Watching will be released on PC via Steam on March 16, 2026. This expansion introduces historical monarchs like Queen Cleopatra, Taizong of Tang, and Xerxes, offering new gameplay mechanics and units.
Legendary Rulers Lend their Might in The King is Watching’s Crowns of History DLC Coronating on March 16
The King is Watching, a roguelite kingdom builder from Hypnohead and tinyBuild, will release its first DLC, Crowns of History, on Steam on March 16, 2026. The expansion allows players to control historical monarchs like Queen Cleopatra, Taizong of Tang, and Xerxes, each with unique abilities. The base game has sold over 500,000 copies.
