The King is Watching News

[p]Loyal rulers, the success of The King is Watching has blown us away! The response has been far greater than we expected, and we’re incredibly grateful for your support.[/p][p][/p][p]To make the kingdom even more welcoming, we’re happy to announce that localization is on the way for five new languages: Japanese, Korean, French, Brazilian Portuguese, and Polish![/p][p][/p][p]These localizations will arrive in the coming weeks, so thank you for your patience, and we can’t wait for you to experience the game in your own language.[/p][p][/p][p]HUZZAH![/p][p]
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[p]You Royal Highness, your kingdom awaits![/p][p][/p][p]Today marks the grand release of The King is Watching, our unique roguelite kingdom builder where everything works only when you look at it. Since the early days of our demo, the kingdom has thrived with your support. Some noble players have spent over 1000 hours on the demo commanding the realm! We couldn’t wait to release the game for all of you to play it![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Curious, are you? Then read on, brave ruler![/p][p][/p][h2]RTS, or “Real Time Staring”[/h2][p]So, what is The King is Watching all about? The game has one main mechanic: nothing happens in your kingdom unless you’re watching it. [/p][p][/p][p]From wheat-picking peasants and gold-digging miners to blade-swinging soldiers preparing for battle, your subjects will only work when you are watching them.[/p][p][/p][p]Thus, your eyes become the kingdom’s greatest resource… but they can’t look at everything at the same time! Will you nurture your crops or train your troops? Only the sharpest sighted monarchs shall thrive![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Eyes on your Kingdom![/h2][p]The King is Watching it’s a roguelite kingdom builder where no two reigns are ever the same. But how does the game ensure that?[/p][p][/p][p]Aside from gathering resources and fending off waves of goblins and beasts, you will:[/p]

• [p]Face one of many villainous Bosses each run, drawn from a pool of mighty fiends like dragons, necromancers, and goblin warlords, each bringing unique tactics to overthrow you.[/p]
• [p]Increase the challenge through ever-tougher Threat Levels, where enemies gain new powers, demanding new royal strategies and split-second ruling.[/p]
• [p]Adapt thy plans to random blueprints, artifacts, and spells found during each run: with this you will forge unique builds instead of relying on a single path to victory.[/p]
• [p]Choose from multiple Kings, Advisors and unlockable Upgrades, providing always a new challenge to face![/p]

[p][/p][p]Thus is forged the true royal challenge: every run is gonna be a brand-new royal tale![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]A Kingdom for Both New and Veteran Kings[/h2][p]Whether you're a fresh-faced monarch still learning which end of the sword is which, or a hardened ruler with battle-scarred robes, The King is Watching welcomes all. It’s easy to pick up (no scroll-reading required!) but has enough cunning strategy and challenge to keep even the most seasoned sovereigns on their toes for generations![/p][p][/p][h2]Ready to Rule?[/h2][p]The King is Watching is officially out, with many updates already being whispered in the castle halls![/p][p][/p][p]Want to meet your fellow nobles? Join us on Discord to share strategies, screenshots, and argue politely over which advisor is the best (it’s Gustav the duck, obviously).[/p][p][/p][p]A Note on Localization: Some parts of the current localization were translated but have not yet gone through final editing. You may spot a few lines that seem out of context or a bit rough around the edges.[/p][p]If you do, please let us know in the #bug-reports channel on the Discord! Your help is invaluable, noble ruler! 👑[/p][p][/p][p]So wear your best crown, gaze nobly and carve your legacy into the annals of royal history![/p][p]HUZZAH!![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Fellow Kings, sharp your Eyes![/p][p][/p][p]Excited for the imminent release of The King is Watching? Then check out the Global Release Map below to know when your kingdom starts:
[/p][p][/p][p]If you haven’t, wishlist the game now to be reminded once it releases on Monday, July 21st![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Get ready to rule! HUZZAH![/p]

[p]Loyal rulers of the realm, rally your Advisors, dust off your thrones, and ready your eyes: The King is Watching shall release on July 21st![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The kingdom has grown strong since the days of the first demo. Your liege and his scribes have been hard at work preparing a royal bounty of new content, features, and noble challenges. So lend us your ears (or, we suppose, your eyes), for here’s what awaits you in this full release:[/p][p][/p][h3]👑 Into the Graveyard: New Level & Bosses[/h3][p]Brave rulers may now venture into the cursed mists of the Graveyard, a new realm where the dead walk and treasure lies buried![/p][p]But that is not your only peril. Each run now features three powerful bosses, chosen at random from a growing bestiary of 12 deadly enemies, each more dangerous than the last. These formidable enemies will force you to adapt your strategy mid-run, but once defeated, they’ll reward you with new tools and relics to make your reign even stronger![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]👑 New Buildings and Troops[/h3][p]New Buildings[/p]

• [p]Fuel Pump: Converts wood and water into petrol to power advanced units and structures.[/p]
• [p]Archmage University: Casts even mightier spells than your puny wizard towers.[/p]
• [p]Tile Enchanter: After 30 seconds, enchants the tile it’s built on, granting a production bonus for the rest of the run.[/p]
• [p]Sacrificial Stone: Sacrifice Black Sheep units on this ancient stone to receive spell rewards in return.[/p]
• [p]Hero's Statue: Consumes 200 wood to grant permanent stat upgrades to all your troops.[/p]
• [p]Fisherman's Hub and Animals Farm: Gather fresh meat for your more... carnivorous forces.[/p]

[p][/p][p]New Recruitment Structures for New Troops[/p]

• [p]Academy of Nature: Enroll Healer Mages to boost your arcane army’s vitality.[/p]
• [p]Ninja Temple: Strike your enemies with deadly ninjas.[/p]
• [p]Druids' Camp of the Bear: Watch your druids transform into hulking beasts mid-battle.[/p]
• [p]Lion Circus: Summon majestic Griffins, airborne terrors at your command.[/p]
• [p]Balloon Bomber: Recruits a flying Balloon that cannot be attacked, uses petrol to drop bombs damaging multiple enemies. Requires player attention to continue its assault.[/p]
• [p]Firing Range: Produces Musketeers, reliable Ranged soldiers.[/p]
• [p]Geese Training Field: Trains Goose Riders, powerful Rider/Champion units.[/p]
• [p]Goose Hydra Nest: Mutates a Goose Rider into a terrifying Goose Hydra, a Rider/Arcane unit hungry for enemies (and bread).[/p]
• [p]Explosive Carts Factory: Creates carts that explode upon engaging with enemies.[/p]

[p]As you progress through the game, you’ll gain access to three tiers of buildings, with increasingly rare and powerful options becoming available in later stages of your reign.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]👑 New Kings & Royal Progressions[/h3][p]Choose from a noble roster of seven monarchs, each with their own unique royal abilities. Some focus on increasing troop morale, others improve your kingdom’s productivity, and others specialize in unlocking additional magic spells.[/p][p][/p][p]These abilities are unlocked by completing Challenges that ask each King to prove their worth, such as defeating the first, second, and third bosses using that King in a single run.[/p][p]Want an example? The first king, King Baldwin, abilities are:[/p]

• [p]Raise Militia: Summon 3 Peasants to fight for your cause.[/p]
• [p]Boost Production: Increases all building production by 40 percent for 10 seconds.[/p]
• [p]Request Tribute: Grants you 90 resources of your choice.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]👑 Summon the Council: Meet Your Advisors[/h3][p]Before each reign, you may now choose up to 8 from 21 Advisors to serve in your Royal Council. Each brings unique bonuses that alter your path to victory. Rule with the aid of:[/p]

• [p]Gustav: All building production increased by 5%.[/p]
• [p]Phoenix: 7% chance for fallen troops to rise again.[/p]
• [p]Unicorn: Gain 3 additional spell slots.[/p]
• [p]Golem: Building costs are reduced by 10%.[/p]
• [p]Felix the Cat: Begin your reign with a random powerful artifact.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]👑 …And much More![/h3][p]We revealed only a few of the new elements, so stay tuned in the next weeks taking us to release to find out in deeper details what expects your royal kingdom![/p][p][/p][h3]👑 Prepare Thyself for July 21st![/h3][p]Whether you’re a hardened veteran of the demo or a wide-eyed newcomer, The King is Watching is about to become a true royal campaign of survival, strategy, and glory![/p][p][/p][p]We thank you all for marching alongside us through waves, goblins, and spells. Now, the throne awaits: The King is Watching, and he shall see you on July 21st![/p][p][/p][p]HUZZAH! 👑[/p]

Loyal rulers, gather around!

We’re thrilled to announce that The King is Watching has been featured at tB Connect 2025, with a brand-new animated trailer now available for your royal eyes, crafted by the expert hands at Carbot!

[h3]If you haven’t, we royally invite you to check it out:[/h3]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiL9T48aY6c

But now, let’s get to the part you’ve all been waiting for… The King is Watching will officially release this July!

The kingdom’s artists and crafters have kept you waiting, but it is finally all ready for you to sit on your throne and take up your royal role! So mark your calendars, prepare your council, and sharpen your royal eyes!

Thank you again for marching with us through all the waves, goblins, spells, and dragons. We can’t wait to start this journey officially with all of you!

HUZZAH!