Warsaw-based Virtual Alchemy has secured a publishing partnership with NCSoft for their upcoming game Band of Crusaders. The South Korean gaming giant, known for franchises like Guild Wars and Lineage, will handle worldwide distribution ahead of the game’s late 2025 Steam launch. The studio was founded in 2022 by industry veterans Dominik Sypnicki and Kamil Mickiewicz.
Band of Crusaders is a dark tactical RPG set in an alternate medieval Europe overrun by demonic forces. As the Grandmaster of a knightly order, you’ll lead your warriors in strategic battles against the infernal invasion. The game combines real-time combat with detailed party management, creating a rich sandbox experience rooted in authentic historical and biblical influences.
For Virtual Alchemy, this partnership with NCsoft marks a transformative leap. As a small indie studio, gaining access to NCsoft’s global infrastructure, 5,000+ employees deep, with decades of publishing and live-service expertise, is an unprecedented opportunity. The sentiment was echoed by NCsoft Co-CEO Byungmoo Park in late 2024: “We’re committed to diversifying our portfolio with innovative IPs while delivering premium experiences to players worldwide.”
Band of Crusaders delivers a rich blend of strategy and atmosphere. Its real-time tactical combat lets you pause the action with slow-motion commands, giving you time to outthink your enemies. You’ll lead a band of up to 20 crusaders, each customizable to fit your playstyle, across a living world shaped by changing seasons, shifting daylight, and the creeping influence of demonic forces. Every decision carries weight, losing a warrior means losing them forever, and managing your camp’s resources becomes a lifeline between battles.
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