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Seven years. The map was never the whole world
Seven years.
The map was never the whole world
Death Crown
- Released
- Aug 23, 2019
- Platforms
- Last updated
Updates & announcements
- Developer postOriginal post
Developer postDeath Crown - Small Update
Hello, Death Warriors! We have unexpectedly released a small update for Death Crown. The main change is that you can now switch between the monochrome and color versions of the game directly in the settings. Please note that this option can only be changed from the main menu. Thi
Original postHello, Death Warriors!
We have unexpectedly released a small update for Death Crown.
The main change is that you can now switch between the monochrome and color versions of the game directly in the settings. Please note that this option can only be changed from the main menu.
This change also allowed us to significantly reduce the game’s disk size, making Death Crown a little lighter without taking away any of its grim spirit.
Alongside that, we fixed a number of small bugs and made a few minor polish improvements to help Death Crown run a little more smoothly.
As always, thank you for continuing to play Death Crown and supporting the game after all these years. Your loyalty to the crown truly means a lot to us.
Death Crown Team
Developer postVI
Hear me, Death Warriors. The sixth circle of time has passed, and once again the memory of Death Crown rises. On this day, we, the keepers of the crown, bring you a new gift. Not an illusion, not a jest, but a true transformation: the black-and-white world has been stained with c
Original postWatch on YouTube Hear me, Death Warriors.
The sixth circle of time has passed, and once again the memory of Death Crown rises.
On this day, we, the keepers of the crown, bring you a new gift. Not an illusion, not a jest, but a true transformation: the black-and-white world has been stained with color.
Since ancient times, whispers of the crowd branded the game: “its lines make eyes bleed.” I never heeded such words, yet a spark of curiosity long burned within me: what would become of the crown if color seeped into its darkness?
We unearthed the old scrolls, the sprite sheets that slumbered in the vault of the game itself. I laid upon them the palette of Loop Hero, a treasure I revere, and began the ritual of recoloring. Sprite after sprite, for the original sources, once forged in Photoshop and stranger tools, were lost, and the remnants had crumbled to dust.
Later, while shaping Era of Humans, I mastered another instrument, Aseprite, where layers and timelines stand like magical seals. With its aid, many images surrendered to recoloring more easily than in the beginning.
Yet I confess: the result did not lift my heart. For the crown was born in the twilight of two colors, and new shades often broke its weave. Do not take this as canon, but as an experiment, an unanswered question, a scar between worlds: what if?
During development, we chose to separate the colored and classic versions into different builds. However, all saves, achievements, and other progress remain shared, so your victories will carry equal weight in both worlds. Our programmer worked especially hard on this, making sure the transition between versions would be smooth and effortless for you.
To enter the colored realm, simply select the corresponding option when launching the game.
Know this: in the true realm of Death Crown there are no colors. Only the white of the wastes and the black of the shadows. Only within this two-toned abyss does its essence truly awaken.And now, once each year, we, the keepers, gather again to leave you a sign.
May victory be yours, Death Warriors
Developer postVth
Greetings, Death Warriors! Another year has passed, and our ranks continue to grow, which is something that brings us great joy. For five years now, you've been supporting us, and we strive to return the favor. This game will always hold a special place in our hearts. Death Crown
Original postGreetings, Death Warriors!
Another year has passed, and our ranks continue to grow, which is something that brings us great joy. For five years now, you've been supporting us, and we strive to return the favor. This game will always hold a special place in our hearts. Death Crown was our first game, one into which we truly poured our souls. We hope you share our sentiments.
Although the time of active support for the game is long behind us, we still try to find time each year to bring you some small delights. This year, we've prepared a few small, but hopefully pleasant, updates.
1. We've added a demo version on Steam (thanks to Valve for finally making demos more visible). Unlike the previous demo on itch.io, we've included a boss battle. So, if you have any hesitant relatives, friends, acquaintances, or any other people who are important to you and unsure whether Death Crown is worth their time, make sure to show them our demo.
2. We've also added animated avatars, stickers, and backgrounds featuring your favorite Death Crown characters. You can purchase them in the Steam Point Shop. Taunt your enemies in online games by setting a laughing king as your avatar, showing them just how superior you are.
We find ourselves increasingly returning to thoughts of a Death Crown continuation, pondering what it might be. A sequel or a prequel? Will it remain an RTS, or will the game change genres? Will it retain its black-and-white aesthetic, or will we introduce color while keeping the grim atmosphere? Will it stay in pixel art, or will we go 3D? What new features will we add, and which ones will we remove? We have so many ideas, and the urge to return to Death Crown and surprise you with something new and stylish grows stronger.
I don't want to raise anyone's hopes too high, but I also don't want you to write us off. Death Crown has never been about commercial success—we never had a meticulously planned marketing campaign or anything of the sort. Everything we did and continue to do comes from the heart. That's why your support is so important. Every mention of the game, review, piece of art, tweet, and, of course, purchase of the game brings the next Death Crown game closer. We would also love to hear your thoughts and wishes regarding the continuation—what would you like to see in the next chapter of Death Crown? Your feedback will help shape the future of this world.
- Developer post
Small update
Greetings, commanders of the undead legions! Following the recent sale, we noticed a boost in player activity and uncovered some bugs. We immediately set to work fixing them so they no longer interfere with your gaming. We warmly welcome all new players and thank you for purchasi
Original postGreetings, commanders of the undead legions!
Following the recent sale, we noticed a boost in player activity and uncovered some bugs. We immediately set to work fixing them so they no longer interfere with your gaming.
We warmly welcome all new players and thank you for purchasing our game!
- Boss Worm Bug in the Human Campaign - The fight now proceeds as intended, and the worm no longer dies within 10 seconds of the mission starting.
- Old Bug with the Disappearing Cursor on the Undead Campaign Map - We really hope we were actually successful in fix it this time.
- Several Old Animation Bugs - Missing frames in the transition states of some buildings have been corrected.
- Developer post
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Hello, valiant Death Warriors! Here we are, marking four incredible years of Death Crown. As time has swiftly passed by, what remains constant is the strength and spirit of this community. I'm genuinely humbled by your dedication to our game. A sincere thank you to each of you. Y
Original postHello, valiant Death Warriors!
Here we are, marking four incredible years of Death Crown. As time has swiftly passed by, what remains constant is the strength and spirit of this community. I'm genuinely humbled by your dedication to our game.
A sincere thank you to each of you. Your journey with Death Crown truly matters to us.
Let's touch upon what's been happening:
We might not have rolled out significant events or changes this year, but we've been diligently focused on making the game resonate with a broader audience. So, to all our Ukrainian, Serbian, Brazilian, Argentinian, and Portuguese warriors — Death Crown now speaks your language. We hope this small addition makes your gameplay just a touch more comfortable.
Ah, reminiscing about the past... Last year brought us face-to-face with that diabolical red fridge. And while I won’t spill all our secrets just now, keep a watchful eye on the horizon. The winds of change carry whispers of new tales, echoing familiar chants yet heralding unfamiliar adventures. Do you hear it?
Hold onto your crowns, warriors. The realm of Death Crown is vast and ever-evolving. The shadows ahead might be holding secrets, just waiting for the right moment to reveal themselves.
In the dance of time and war,
Death Crown Team - Developer post
Small update
Update 1.2.1 In this minor update, we focused on fixing two nasty bugs that some of you have encountered while playing the game. Fix for the missing cursor on the company map: We have fixed some of the missing cursor scenarios. We have also rewritten the saves, which should fix t
Original postUpdate 1.2.1 In this minor update, we focused on fixing two nasty bugs that some of you have encountered while playing the game.
- Fix for the missing cursor on the company map: We have fixed some of the missing cursor scenarios. We have also rewritten the saves, which should fix the cursor missing in other cases.
- Fix for resetting sound settings: We've also fixed an issue that sometimes caused the sound settings to reset at the beginning of the game. Now that you have customized the sound settings to your liking, they will save reliably and you can enjoy the game.
Thanks to everyone who helped us identify these issues, and keep sharing your experiences so we can make the game even better!
Developer postAll seasonal maps are now available!
Hello, Death Warriors! Over the course of Death Crown's existence, we've made seasonal maps with interesting mechanics several times. The last one was dedicated to our new horror game, the Fridge is Red. The event was coming to an end, we were going to remove the map, but suddenl
Original postHello, Death Warriors!
Over the course of Death Crown's existence, we've made seasonal maps with interesting mechanics several times. The last one was dedicated to our new horror game, the Fridge is Red.
The event was coming to an end, we were going to remove the map, but suddenly we decided, why not keep it? And at the same time, we included the other two maps from the previous events as well! Now you can fight the Pumpkin Baron at any time, or try the Tower Defense mode!
We would also like to remind you that we have only 2 days left to place orders for the best Death Crown limited edition t-shirts! Hurry up! :)
You can order a T-shirt here:
https://everpress.com/death-crown
Developer postHappy Birthday to Death Crown!
Hello, Death Warriors! Today is a big day! Death Crown is three years old! Death Crown was our first game and holds a special place in our hearts. We are very pleased that you are with us all this time and support our game and us. I am very proud of our game and its community! Th
Original postHello, Death Warriors!
Today is a big day! Death Crown is three years old!
Death Crown was our first game and holds a special place in our hearts. We are very pleased that you are with us all this time and support our game and us. I am very proud of our game and its community!Thank you so much, Death Warriors!
And now for the news!
In honor of such a momentous occasion, we've decided to do something that many have thought about, sometimes even asked about. Of course, it's Death Crown t-shirts!
prints if the campaign is successful!
We used a service to print and distribute the t-shirts:
https://everpress.com/death-crown
The service has great reviews and excellent printing quality! Four types of t-shirt styles in two colors each!
To get a t-shirt you need to pre-order a t-shirt on the website, wait for the end of the campaign, and get the package.
The campaign will last one month. There will be no more t-shirts with this print. But we will make otherAnd we have more great news! Three years is a long time. In three years we've managed to release two DLCs for Death Crown, as well as a lot of big and not-so-big updates. But you may have noticed that updates haven't been released for a while, and there's an explanation for that. We have been working on a new game!
Watch on YouTube We decided to try our hand at a new genre on a completely different engine and in a completely different style!
We present our new game The Fridge Is Red! It's a PSX-style horror game, and it's coming out on September 27th!
Honestly, I don't know how many fans of Death Crown there are of retro horror games, but I hope that you are interested in me :)
Oh yeah, there's a little update in the game, a battle with a demonic red(!) fridge!
Developer postDeath Crown T-shirts?
Hi, Death Warriors! Death Crown will soon be celebrating its three-year anniversary! In honor of that, we'd like to launch a limited edition t-shirt sale with key art of the game. We plan to use the great website for this and the markup will be minimal or none at all. The expecte
Original postHi, Death Warriors!
Death Crown will soon be celebrating its three-year anniversary! In honor of that, we'd like to launch a limited edition t-shirt sale with key art of the game.
We plan to use the great website https://everpress.com/ for this and the markup will be minimal or none at all. The expected price is $21-$30, depending on the number of people who want it.
Would you like a t-shirt? :)
- Developer post
We added the missing tracks to the original soundtrack!
Hello, Death Warriors! Today we'd like to tell you the good news that we've finally added the missing music to the soundtrack! Arch Nemesis, Savage and World Map have already been added to the soundtrack! Enjoy! We've also uploaded the OST to our youtube channel!
Original postHello, Death Warriors!
Today we'd like to tell you the good news that we've finally added the missing music to the soundtrack!
Arch Nemesis, Savage and World Map have already been added to the soundtrack! Enjoy!We've also uploaded the OST to our youtube channel!
Watch on YouTube - Developer post
Small Cutscenes Update
Hello, Death Warriors! Today we made another attempt to fix the bug that kept some players from enjoying our cutscenes. We recoded the video, and we really hope that everything will be fine. We also have a little good news for those who haven't yet received achievements for fully
Original postHello, Death Warriors!
Today we made another attempt to fix the bug that kept some players from enjoying our cutscenes. We recoded the video, and we really hope that everything will be fine.
We also have a little good news for those who haven't yet received achievements for fully improving a tower, barracks or mine. You can now get these achievements in any of the three campaigns.
- Developer post
Small update
Hey, Death Warriors! Today we have a very short list of changes for you: We've fixed the color schemes not working correctly in Pixel Perfect mode. We made some of the missions in Domination mode easier. The bot will become less likely to build farms.
Original postHey, Death Warriors!
Today we have a very short list of changes for you:
- We've fixed the color schemes not working correctly in Pixel Perfect mode.
- We made some of the missions in Domination mode easier.
- The bot will become less likely to build farms.
Developer postChinese translation!
Hello, Death Warriors! Thanks to our friend Yilin Yang, we have an updated Chinese translation! Cheers! Have a great game and great victories!
Original postHello, Death Warriors!
Thanks to our friend Yilin Yang, we have an updated Chinese translation! Cheers!
Have a great game and great victories!
- Developer post
Domination — Season 3 is available now!
Hello, Death Warriors! Today we would like to present you with an updated set of Domination mode maps. Along with this, we declare the Domination — Season 3 open! New maps are made taking into account all updates and using all available mechanics. The new maps are simpler and mor
Original postWatch on YouTube Hello, Death Warriors!
Today we would like to present you with an updated set of Domination mode maps. Along with this, we declare the Domination — Season 3 open!
New maps are made taking into account all updates and using all available mechanics. The new maps are simpler and more interesting but still challenge your abilities. The difficulty curve has been smoothed out better.
In addition to the new maps, the new season includes a new leaderboard and also changes the scoring system slightly. Now the time for which the level is completed gives more points, and points given for the number of destroyed enemy buildings are reduced. All your previous records will remain in the "Domination - Season 2" table.
Have a great game and great victories!
Developer postDEMONIC MENACE IS AVAILABLE NOW!
Hello, Death Warriors! Here comes the day we have been waiting for so long! Today our new DLC - Demonic Menace - has become available! Look again at our cool demonic trailer! The Demonic Menace story is a direct sequel of the main campaign. It begins right after the end of the De
Original postHello, Death Warriors!
Here comes the day we have been waiting for so long! Today our new DLC - Demonic Menace - has become available!
Look again at our cool demonic trailer!
Watch on YouTube The Demonic Menace story is a direct sequel of the main campaign. It begins right after the end of the Death Campaign.
The King has fallen. The people suffered a crushing defeat in the war against the Death. But not all of them were ready to come to terms with this situation.
The King's Warlocks Order decided to avenge the Queen of Death for their humiliation. They opened an ancient portal and summoned hordes of demons to help.
Lead the Demon invasion and go down to the giant Undead's Dungeons to face Death.
In the DLC you will get:
- New Game Faction - Demons
- New Campaign - DEMONIC MENACE
- New Map - Undead's Dungeons
- New Terrain - Dungeons
- New Landscape Features - spike traps and chests
DLC ALSO COMES WITH:
- 21 New Mission
- 4 New Bosses (with new mechanics)
- 5 New Epic Cutscenes
Also, our friend David Watkowski updated the German translation of the game!
But there is also bad news. If you were waiting for the release on consoles, we apologize. Unfortunately, due to some technical difficulties had to postpone the release to February 11. We are sorry!
Great game and great victories!
Developer postSpooky Halloween!
Hello, Death Warriors! In the battle for the Death Crown, there is a new challenger - Baron Pumpkin. Teach this arrogant pumpkin in the new festive event! Feel all the colors of horror by the 20 new color schemes, which you will find in the settings menu! Let each battle become e
Original postHello, Death Warriors!
In the battle for the Death Crown, there is a new challenger - Baron Pumpkin. Teach this arrogant pumpkin in the new festive event!
Feel all the colors of horror by the 20 new color schemes, which you will find in the settings menu! Let each battle become even more special with a new option - Random Color Scheme!
- Developer post
Easy Mode and stuff like that
Hello, Death Warriors! Today we want to present you an update designed to make your life a little easier, especially for beginners. By popular request, we have added Easy Mode to the campaign. You can switch between Easy Mode and Normal Mode at any time on the map screen. You can
Original postHello, Death Warriors!
Today we want to present you an update designed to make your life a little easier, especially for beginners.
By popular request, we have added Easy Mode to the campaign. You can switch between Easy Mode and Normal Mode at any time on the map screen. You can beat the game 100% in Easy Mode. We have not added new achievements.
Also, we have long noticed that many players ignore the free DLC - Era of Human. The Era of Human includes a campaign-prequel, which tells the story of the King, and events occur 100 years before the original campaign.
Now you do not need to add Era of Human separately, it will be immediately available with the original game. To do this, we have slightly redesigned the main menu, and all campaigns will now be in one Campaign tab.
I would also like to remind you that there is not much time left to wait for Demonic Menace. This will be a continuation of the original campaign, where you have to guide the demons and invade the Undead's Dungeon. The demons will come on November 12.
Developer postFIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH CROWN!
Hello Death Warriors! Exactly one year ago, Death Crown was released on Steam! And it's time to take stock. This pikeman gave the start in the development of Death Crown in April 2016. Thus, the game was developed by me in the evenings after work until January 2019, when we took
Original postHello Death Warriors!
Exactly one year ago, Death Crown was released on Steam! And it's time to take stock.
This pikeman gave the start in the development of Death Crown in April 2016. Thus, the game was developed by me in the evenings after work until January 2019, when we took up the game together at full time. Since then, the game has changed the genre, got a story, and we found a great composer who made the best soundtrack for us. So the game finally became the Death Crown that you know and hopefully love.
Death Crown is our first own release. Everything we did, we did the first time. Overall, I think we did it and we got a great game, albeit not without flaws. Thanks to the game, we met wonderful people and experienced gamedev as it is, with all the pros and cons, and we liked it!
Thanks to your support, we are still not discouraged and continue to make updates and improve the game. Thanks to this, we found a great publisher and the game will be released on consoles in November, and even more, people can enjoy it!
A couple of months ago, we launched a Twitter vote for a new faction in the game. The voting was very keen. The swarm and the dwarves kept pace, but in the end, the swarm got ahead! And we also found out that the elves' fan base is not very good.
In honor of the birthday of the game, we have prepared a small gift for you. With today's update, you can play as a Swarm in Practice mode and PVP mode!
We've also updated the Practice mode and PVP mode! We have brought the PVP mode back to the main menu. And now, when you select a map, you can see its preview.
- Developer post
Death Crown will be debut on PS4, XBOX One and Nintendo Switch on November 12th
Hello, Death Warriors! Today I want to announce that Death Crown will hit PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One on November 12th in digital format and it will include, in addition to the main game, the DLC Era of Human and Demonic Menace.
Original postHello, Death Warriors!
Today I want to announce that Death Crown will hit PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One on November 12th in digital format and it will include, in addition to the main game, the DLC Era of Human and Demonic Menace.