Redemption Road has postponed the Early Access launch of Kingmakers, originally scheduled for October 8, 2024. The developer stated that additional development time was necessary for content refinement before monetization. As of October 29, 2025, no new release date has been announced.[1][2][3]
Current Development Status and Timeline
Kingmakers remains in active development with indefinite postponement status. Redemption Road committed to releasing a 30-minute gameplay presentation to demonstrate progress, though delivery status remains unknown as of this publication date. The developer emphasized prioritizing feature completeness over arbitrary release schedules.[4][5][6][7]
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Developer | Redemption Road |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Platform | PC via Steam |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
| Status | In Development, Indefinitely Postponed |
| Original Target | October 8, 2024 |
What Kingmakers Delivers in Gameplay
Kingmakers combines medieval strategy with modern military mechanics. Players command large-scale battles across medieval territories using contemporary weapons, firearms, and armored vehicles. The game emphasizes persistent battle simulations where combat continues when players disengage.[8][9][10][11][12][13]
Core gameplay features include:
- Real-time command of large-scale medieval armies
- Modern military equipment integration (firearms, tanks, vehicles)
- Persistent battle simulations continuing without player input
- AI-controlled soldier units with tactical decision-making
- Destructible environments and dynamic map changes
- Tens of thousands of concurrent AI units rendering simultaneously[14][15]
Technical Specifications and Engineering Approach
Redemption Road structured its team with significant engineering specialization. The game targets 60 frames per second on mid-range personal computers without frame interpolation techniques. AI pathfinding systems rival mainstream AAA titles while rendering tens of thousands of soldiers simultaneously.[16][17][18][19][20]
Kingmakers runs on Unreal Engine 4, pushing the engine architecture to performance limits while maintaining consumer hardware compatibility. The developers prioritize technological innovation and stability over speed-to-market approaches.[21][22][23][24]
Read More: Kingmakers Early Access Launch Delayed Indefinitely
Community Reception and Market Position
Kingmakers maintains strong positioning among Steam’s most-wishlisted upcoming titles. Community engagement persists despite development delays. Publisher tinyBuild oversees commercial distribution across PC platforms. Gaming media coverage confirms sustained player interest in the medieval strategy-action concept.[25][26][27][28][29][30]
Exact announcement date cannot be independently verified. Status of promised gameplay presentation remains unknown. Game does not appear on Wikipedia’s 2025 video game releases, suggesting continued indefinite status. Readers should consult official sources for current information.
