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Press release:
The Frankfurt-based (Germany) indie games publisher/developer Deck13 Spotlight and Cologne-based (Germany) indie games developer Argonwood, are today very proud and excited to announce that the full version (v1.0) of their medieval turn-based strategy game “Rising Lords”, is now available for PC (via Steam) and consoles (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch).

Built with the support of a passionate community, this addictive mix of heroic battles and intricate realm management is ready for you to explore!

Mastering your resources, providing for the needs of your people and expanding into neighboring territories will pave the way for your realm to prosper. Dive into this immersive medieval world on your own, or join your friends for exciting cross-platform multiplayer sessions where your tactical skills will be put to the test in epic, turn-based battles. Enhance the experience even further by creating custom maps, shaping the battlefield to your liking and adding a personal touch to your shared adventures.

A labour of love

Since the beginning of Early Access, Rising Lords has grown tremendously, both in terms of content and overall game polish. Along with a complete overhaul of the game’s systems and visuals, many new features have been added during development, such as factions, new game modes and, most recently, a story campaign. Carefully balanced, the result is a rewarding experience that seamlessly blends tactical gameplay with charming card and board game elements.

The saga unfolds

Brace yourselves for a massive content update to our story campaign that continues the tale of our protagonist, Tankred of Tannheim! Embark on a journey filled with compelling characters, unexpected plot twists and challenging quests that will call upon your wits and strategic abilities. Are you ready to navigate four all-new chapters and witness the impact of your decisions? The adventure awaits, and the story is yours to discover!

Rising Lords is now available in its full version on Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. Join the ranks of Lords and Ladies in this epic medieval strategy game and become part of its amazing community!

About Deck 13 Spotlight
Deck13 Interactive is one of Germany’s leading developers. Based in Frankfurt, the passionate team develops award-winning, large-scale productions for consoles and PC. With Deck13 Spotlight the team has also established a publishing service that helps independent developers bring their projects to wider audiences.

More information on the website: spotlight.deck13.com

About Argonwood
Argonwood is an independent game development studio based in Cologne, Germany. Working across a range of unfashionable genres, they look to shake up stagnant game mechanics and infuse them with fresh new ideas.

The core team consists of brothers Chris and Manu Fernholz, a programmer and an artist who have been designing games their whole lives. Having started out in the world of pen-and-paper and board games, the pair have been developing smaller PC games since 2013 – and are now confidently approaching their first large-scale strategy title, Rising Lords, which is available now!