During the latest PC Gaming Show, Freshly Baked Games and publisher Future Friends Games formally unveiled Queen's Domain, an upcoming action-RPG that draws inspiration from the classic King's Field series by From Software.
The game is slated to launch on Steam in 2025, introducing players to an atmospheric, interconnected island full of secrets and challenging retro-inspired combat. Queen's Domain is positioned as a tribute to the influential PlayStation franchise King's Field, well-regarded for its immersive exploration and demanding battles.
The developers have emphasized the game's "brutal combat" and a "super stylish retro-fantasy aesthetic," capturing the essence of classic dungeon crawlers while updating the experience for a modern audience.
Players will navigate the mysterious Isle of Neasied, where the protagonist awakens on the shore and embarks on a quest to locate a missing father and unravel the mysteries at the heart of the island. Gameplay in Queen's Domain centers around traversal-based exploration across a vast, interconnected landscape.
As players delve deeper into the island, they will encounter a diverse cast of enemies, including formidable skeletons, hybrid human-fish creatures, and bizarre flora capable of unleashing laser attacks.
Adventurers will equip a range of weaponry—from humble wooden clubs to enchanted blades and powerful hammers—enabling them to adapt to the game's escalating challenges.
Character customization also plays a significant role, allowing for progression and personalization as the story advances. Reflecting on the announcement, representatives from Freshly Baked Games stated that the title seeks to merge nostalgia for retro RPGs with fresh mechanics and contemporary design sensibilities, offering an experience both familiar and novel to fans of the genre.
A playable demo is already available on the game's Steam page, providing early adopters a firsthand look at the adventure to come. Queen's Domain is generating excitement within the indie and retro gaming communities thanks to its stylish presentation, homage to genre-defining predecessors, and focus on challenging, rewarding gameplay.
Stay tuned for additional updates as Freshly Baked Games and Future Friends Games move toward the anticipated 2025 release, and look for more information during upcoming industry presentations, including possible features on the Nintendo Switch eShop or future Nintendo Directs.
The game is slated to launch on Steam in 2025, introducing players to an atmospheric, interconnected island full of secrets and challenging retro-inspired combat. Queen's Domain is positioned as a tribute to the influential PlayStation franchise King's Field, well-regarded for its immersive exploration and demanding battles.
The developers have emphasized the game's "brutal combat" and a "super stylish retro-fantasy aesthetic," capturing the essence of classic dungeon crawlers while updating the experience for a modern audience.
Players will navigate the mysterious Isle of Neasied, where the protagonist awakens on the shore and embarks on a quest to locate a missing father and unravel the mysteries at the heart of the island. Gameplay in Queen's Domain centers around traversal-based exploration across a vast, interconnected landscape.
As players delve deeper into the island, they will encounter a diverse cast of enemies, including formidable skeletons, hybrid human-fish creatures, and bizarre flora capable of unleashing laser attacks.
Adventurers will equip a range of weaponry—from humble wooden clubs to enchanted blades and powerful hammers—enabling them to adapt to the game's escalating challenges.
Character customization also plays a significant role, allowing for progression and personalization as the story advances. Reflecting on the announcement, representatives from Freshly Baked Games stated that the title seeks to merge nostalgia for retro RPGs with fresh mechanics and contemporary design sensibilities, offering an experience both familiar and novel to fans of the genre.
A playable demo is already available on the game's Steam page, providing early adopters a firsthand look at the adventure to come. Queen's Domain is generating excitement within the indie and retro gaming communities thanks to its stylish presentation, homage to genre-defining predecessors, and focus on challenging, rewarding gameplay.
Stay tuned for additional updates as Freshly Baked Games and Future Friends Games move toward the anticipated 2025 release, and look for more information during upcoming industry presentations, including possible features on the Nintendo Switch eShop or future Nintendo Directs.
