Kingmakers Game Delayed Indefinitely Before Launch
Kingmakers' release has been postponed indefinitely just days before its scheduled launch.
Indefinite delay announced
Originally set for October 8
Developers prioritize game quality
Technical complexity cited
Multiplayer support included
Player exploration freedom
Kingmakers, the medieval third-person shooter and strategy hybrid from Redemption Road Games, was slated for Steam Early Access on October 8, 2025. On October 3, the studio announced an indefinite postponement to finalize key features and optimize performance.[1][2][3]
Delay Announcement
Redemption Road published a Steam news update explaining that the game’s ambition outpaced initial timelines. Rather than remove planned content to meet the launch date, the team opted to delay until they achieve their quality benchmarks. No new release window has been provided.[4][1]
Development Challenges
Redemption Road highlighted that 80 percent of its small team comprises engineers dedicated to:
Ensuring a true 60 frames per second experience on midrange PCs without frame interpolation.[2][1]
Leveraging Unreal Engine 4 to render real-time battles with tens of thousands of AI soldiers.[3][5]
Core Features
Massive Battles
Real-time engagements featuring thousands of AI combatants with advanced pathfinding and behavior comparable to AAA titles.[1][3]
Destructible Environments
Six-story castles where every room can be entered and every wall, floor, and ceiling fully destroyed.[6][2]
Expansive Maps
Seamless open-world mission areas that players can explore freely, even outside primary battle zones.[7][8]
Multiplayer Co-op
Full drop-in/drop-out support for up to four players, each commanding personal armies of thousands.[9][3]
Wide Hardware Compatibility
Optimized performance across high-end rigs and older PCs to ensure broad accessibility.[5][1]
Next Steps
A 30-minute gameplay deep dive will be released soon to demonstrate core mechanics and performance metrics.[2][4]
A live-action film adaptation is in development with tinyBuild and Story Kitchen; further production details will follow.[10][9]
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