Following a successful Kickstarter campaign last month, raising 30,000 euros, publisher Playdigious and developer WILD WITS have announced the release date for Crown Gambit. This narrative-driven tactical game will be available on June 18 on PC via Steam. While card-based combat is at its core, your decisions will shape the game’s progression.
In Crown Gambit, you guide three novice paladins—Aliza, Hael, and Rollo—through the turbulent city of Meodred. The kingdom is gripped by a political crisis: many vie for the crown, villagers plot rebellion, and mysterious forces manipulate events from the shadows. It’s up to you to choose a side while navigating rivalries, conspiracies, and tough moral decisions to prevent the kingdom’s collapse.
The gameplay revolves around tactical turn-based battles where paladins wield holy weapons against bandits, knights, and beasts. You can customize your decks to suit your playstyle, unlocking a range of new techniques and attacks with dynamic animations. Combining attacks is key, as the protagonists rely on each other, and you can use Ancestral Grace powers to boost strength, though they come with serious consequences.
The game’s world is inspired by Celtic and Breton folklore, brought to life by artist Gobert’s hand-drawn illustrations. For a glimpse of what the game offers, we highly recommend checking out the trailer below.