Noble Kings!
First of all, an update with festive decor is now live. Enjoy!
Secondly, as the year draws to a close, we want to pause for a moment and simply say: Thank you. What started as a small Ludum Dare prototype has grown into something we never could have imagined. Thanks to your support, The King Is Watching is closing the year having crossed an incredible milestone - 400,000 Steam copies sold. It’s honestly mind-blowing to know that so many people are enjoying the realm we have built.
We WATCH you: read your reviews, follow discussions and ideas on Discord and Steam, smile at your stories from chaotic playthroughs - and yes, we absolutely love the masterpiece screenshots you keep sharing. Your passion is what keeps this kingdom alive.
A Year of Updates
Since July, when we began our post-release journey in earnest, we have shipped 7 updates, bringing a lot of new content and improvements to the game, including:
The Volcano map, with unique mechanics, enemies, and bosses
Mid-run saves, the in-run Encyclopedia, and many quality-of-life improvements
Numerous balance and content changes driven directly by your feedback
13 new units, 19 new artifacts, 4 new advisors, and 4 new spells
And this is only the beginning.
What Comes Next
We fully intend to continue developing The King Is Watching throughout the coming year. You may have noticed that one type of content has been missing so far: new Kings. That’s about to change. Next year, we’re planning two DLCs focused on expanding the roster of Kings, with the first one currently planned for February–March.
Below, we’re sharing a small glimpse into our concept art process. Please keep in mind that these are early explorations. Some concepts may change, while others may never make it into the game, and some may evolve in unexpected ways.
Alongside the aforementioned DLCs, we will continue releasing free content updates for everyone, expanding and refining the base game. And yes, on top of that, we’re also planning another free update with a brand-new map, one that will feel distinctly different from anything currently in the game!
Looking Forward to 2026
This is just a glimpse of what awaits The King Is Watching in the year ahead. We will return in January with more detailed plans on the next update. We are also planning on exploring more options for creating bundles with other fantastic indie titles. That said, behold this new bundle with Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, a colourful action-RPG with roguelike elements.
For now, we want to wish you a wonderful holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Noble Kings! May your gaze stay sharp and your kingdom prosper.
All the best,
~ The Hypnohead Team