The King is Watching

Noble Kings,Your royal gaze is no longer bound to just a mouse and keyboard. With improved Steam Deck experience and gamepad support now available, you can manage production, marshal your armies and make highly consequential royal decisions from your controller of choice. A New Way to RuleAdapting The King Is Watching for controllers proved to be quite a challenge of its own. While working on the console versions, we also rebuilt the game’s UI to make your experience much better on all platforms. This includes: A fully reworked interface designed to be comfortable for both mouse + keyboard and gamepadRebuilt reward screensUpdated fonts for better readabilityRedesigned tooltips with compact and expanded versionsTo keep the interface readable, some tooltips initially show a shorter description. Press Z to expand them and reveal the full information whenever you need it. A Note on Steam DeckThe King Is Watching is fully playable on Steam Deck, although you may have noticed that it does not yet carry the Steam Deck Verified badge.We’re happy with how the new interface has come together, and we’ve recently tested it with members of our community. However, there are still a few isolated

Noble Kings,Thank you to everyone who has already ventured into the Shifting Sands update! We've been thrilled to see so many of you exploring the new content, and we're especially happy to hear that the Danger Modifiers mechanic has been such a hit with the community.We've also released a small patch to address a handful of issues. Here's what's included:Patch 1.3.2 NotesFixed the crash that could happen when raising new bodies with Alucard's ability.Fixed the crash that could happen when units resurrected infinitely with the One More Life modifier.Fixed the Deforestation spell incorrectly showing which trees it would cut in some situations.Fixed the exploit where rewards for beating Threat Levels 1–3 could be received by abandoning the run.Fixed an issue where the game could incorrectly grant an extra Advisor slot.But that's not all...The throne room is about to welcome new rulers.We're delighted to announce that The King is Watching arrives on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Nintendo Switch on July 29th!Soon, noble sovereigns across every realm will command their kingdoms with nothing but their royal gaze.Watch over your lo

Noble Kings, The gates to the Shifting Sands now stand open. Available now as a free update for all owners of The King Is Watching, the Shifting Sands expansion brings a wealth of new content to the realm. Customize your adventures with Danger Modifiers, face new bosses and enemies, discover powerful artifacts and spells, experiment in the new Free Reign Mode, and enjoy improvements to Endless Mode, progression, balance, and overall gameplay.Before you march your troops into the dunes, watch the launch trailer and witness the wonders (and horrors) that await beyond the shifting horizon:Short Update SummaryThe Shifting Sands – a brand-new map where ancient magic pulls enemies, bosses, and events from all previously conquered lands into a single realm. Shape each run with 36 Danger Modifiers and face four new bosses, the mysterious Fennec tribe, and other desert horrors.King Personas – unlock cosmetic appearances to give your rulers a fresh and regal look.3 new dwarven units and 2 advisors to strengthen your kingdom and expand your strategic options.10 new artifacts offering powerful effects and new build possibilities.3 new spells added to your royal grimoire.Improved Endless Mode w

Noble Kings,The Shifting Sands free update arrives for all owners of The King Is Watching tomorrow!This major content update introduces a brand-new map featuring the Danger Modifiers mechanic, alongside new ally and enemy units, spells, artifacts, King Personas, the all-new Free Reign Mode, and a host of balance changes and improvements.To ensure your court is ready when the sands begin to shift, we've prepared a release map showing when the update will arrive across the world. Consult it below to see when Shifting Sands reaches your kingdom:Thank you for your continued support. May your banners fly proudly, your granaries remain full, and your kingdom stand strong!— Hypnohead Team