Heads Will Roll: Reforged News

Hello!
New localizations have already been added and are currently undergoing testing. All of them will become available on September 4th.
Italian has also been included in the final list of localizations. In the future, we will strive to add even more.



So, the final list is:
* French
* German
* Spanish
* Portuguese (Brazil)
* Polish
* Japanese
* Simplified Chinese
* Italian

Earlier we mentioned that the new localizations would be available through a separate branch of the game, however, we have decided to abandon this idea. From a technical standpoint, it would be too difficult to maintain two separate game branches simultaneously due to engine limitations. This would only create additional problems.

However, all localizations will still be available in beta mode. This simply means that the text may contain typos and contextual inaccuracies. It will take some time to fix all possible issues. Some players have already volunteered to help with testing, for which we are truly grateful.

See you soon!

Greetings!
Starting today, the Isometric RPG Sale kicks off on Steam — a festival dedicated to games with an isometric perspective and great RPGs in general. As part of the event, the Heads Will Roll: Reforged Complete Edition (including the base game, 3 DLCs, artbook, and soundtrack) is available at 41% off.

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/35159/Heads_Will_Roll__Polnoe_Izdanie/

[h2]Important News[/h2]
We are excited to announce that on the release day of the Sins of the Masked City DLC, scheduled for September 4, new localizations will be added to the game.

Full list of new localizations:
* French
* German
* Spanish
* Portuguese (Brazil)
* Polish
* Japanese
* Simplified Chinese

However, please note that in the initial stage, these localizations will only be available in beta mode.
To try them out, you will need to select a separate game branch in Steam. This is essential to avoid potential critical errors and ensure the stability of the main DLC release.

This way, if you play in your preferred language and encounter a critical error, you can always roll back to the standard version of the game without the new localizations and continue playing.

Once we are confident that the game with the new localizations is stable, we will merge everything into a single main version again.

If our plans change, we will be sure to let you know.

Thank you all for your attention!

[p][/p][p]Hello everyone![/p][p]We are happy to finally make an official announcement of Heads Will Roll: Reforged's fourth DLC — Sins of the Floating City. It is scheduled to be released on September 4th 10am PDT and will continue to expand the world and story of HWR. This time with two new massive story branches that will be taking place in Italy during Venice-Genoa wars. As always, the DLC will be accompanied by a major patch containing new items, gameplay mechanics, updated balancing and lots of technical iprovements.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]What awaits you in the DLC:
[/h2][p]*No step too far, no measure too desperate
Become the right hand man of the Venetian Doge and plunge headlong into the maelstrom of European politics to help Venice survive the onslaught of an alliance of its many rivals. Enlist the help of allies and defeat your enemies on the battlefield or, through cunning intrigues and sophisticated machinations, set them against each other in order to reap the fruits of their discord. Deception, betrayal, bribery and political assassinations - achieve your goal by any means available and dare to take the most desperate steps for the sake of the greatness of Venice.[/p][p]*A descent into darkness
Enter the service of an influential Italian noble house, surrounded by enviers and grudge-bearers, and take on the role of a bodyguard who will protect its members from the dangers that lurk everywhere and the traps set by their enemies. Descend into darkness as you make your way through the Venice's underworld that will confront you with powerful secret societies, mysticism, blood feuds and the many vices and sins of human nature.[/p][p][/p][p]*More than a dozen new characters
From members of various Italian noble houses and famous condottierros to the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire himself.[/p][p]*Europe-spanning adventure
Visit Italy, France, Holy Roman Empire and the Outremer all within one continuous campaign.[/p][p]*2 new romantic interests
Each with their own unique story and character.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]As always together with the DLC we will be releasing a big gameplay update that will, among other things, include:[/p][p]• new mechanics, items, weapons and civic talents;[/p][p]• improved survival mode;[/p][p]• a lot of bugfixes and several performance improvements;[/p]

Greetings, mercenaries!

We’re excited to announce that the free demo of our dark tactical RPG Blades for Hire is available now on Steam — a game where loyalty has a price, and that price is gold.

And starting tomorrow, Blades for Hire will join the Steam Next Fest: June 2025 Edition festival — stay tuned for updates, livestreams, and exclusive content on our Steam page!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3180010/Blades_For_Hire_Demo/

Blades for Hire is a tactical RPG that doesn’t care about your morals.
In a world no longer worth saving, you command a guild of mercenaries just trying to make a profit from what’s left. And today, you get a first look — the free demo is available to everyone.



[h3]You're not the hero. You're the boss.[/h3]
You don’t play a chosen one. You manage a struggling mercenary guild in a rotting fantasy world. Your crew? A mix of renegades, idealists, thieves, and cynics who follow you not out of loyalty — but because you pay them. On time. Or else.

[h3]No grand quest. Just dirty work.[/h3]
There’s no prophecy or world-saving arc. Instead, you’ll face contracts filled with extortion, blackmail, massacres, and ruthless decisions. Your actions shape your reputation and unlock (or block) new opportunities. The Church may despise you — but the criminal underworld might welcome you with open arms.

[h3]What to expect in the demo:[/h3]
• First missions and early in-game choices
• Tactical combat with indirect control
• Guild economy and basic management
• A glimpse into the world and its brutal rules



[h3]What to expect in the full version:[/h3]
— 150+ contracts and missions:
From escorts and ambushes to betrayal, extortion, and moral gray areas.
— Tactical combat with indirect control:
Set strategies and priorities — your mercs act on their own (and not always how you’d like).
— Deep mercenary relationship system:
Every character is unique, with values, limits, and personalities. Bonds impact efficiency, loyalty, and story outcomes.
— Guild economy system:
Salaries, equipment, hiring and firing, bribes, donations — everything has a cost.
— Choices that shape the world and your reputation:
Your actions affect which factions you can work with — the Church, criminals, nobles, or outcasts. Your path determines your contracts.
— No good or evil. Just consequences:
This is not a game of “right” decisions — it's about what's necessary, what's profitable, or just the least awful option.
— High replayability:
Every run is different thanks to branching paths, dynamic events, and your crew’s unpredictable nature.

[h2]Wishlist, follow, and remember — there are no heroes here. Just contracts, cold steel, and the price you’re willing to pay.[/h2]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3180000/Blades_For_Hire/

[h2]Got questions?[/h2]
Join our Discord server to ask the developers directly and share feedback with the community.

Hello guys!
I'm happy to inform you that the game has been updated to the version 2.07.

It is one of biggest patches we've done: it totally reworks the king's route and converts it into a full scale kingdom management simulator that allows you to personally control pretty much every aspect of life of the realm under your control. Create new laws, collect taxes, establish your authority, capture and defend territories, build and supply armies - and wage military campaigns both within England and abroad. The new version of the king's route adds so much possibilities that it is now basically a game within a game.

On top of that this update also introduces a new love interest and properly concludes Alyssa's storyline with several possible outcomes that will see her both get everything that she ever desired and receive the ultimate punishment for what she has done.

Changelog:
1. Totally reworked the king's route into a 4-chapter long kingdom management simulator with several possible endings.
2. Added a new love interst.
3. Added 13 new achievements.
4. Reworked the stats of several high-tier armor pieces (i.e. Nobleman's armor etc. - they now have considerably higher torso cover).
5. Added blackjack and lockpicks to Raoul of Aragon's dropped loot.
6. Increased HP recover from Red stone ring to 2.
7. Lowered the chance to damage armor on a reflected strike.
8. Fixed a bunch of bugs and localization issues.

With this patch done, I will begin the work on the 4th DLC - it should be officially announced in June.
Grace and Glory route expansion is still planned but will most likely take place either after the 4th DLC or together with it (unlikely but might happen).

The 4th DLC itself will introduce an Italian campaign, a yet another expansion to the combat system with new active abilities for trinkets and weapon-swapping for enemies and much more.

As always - big thanks to everyone who reports the bugs and helps me fix them - your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Sorry to everybody who's been affected by the technical issues. If you need any help - don't be afraid to reach out to me directly either here or on Discord and I will try to help you if I can.

Cheers!

1917 Studios