Plunge into a power struggle where your choices write history... Crown Gambit, a new tactical card game from Wild Wits Games and published by Playdigious Originals, will be available on PC and Mac via Steam from June 18, 2025. Developed within a dark fantasy universe inspired by Celtic and Breton legends, this title promises an immersive blend of strategy, politics and narrative choices. The player is plunged into a capital in crisis, where three paladins must engage with pretenders to the throne in an attempt to save a kingdom in chaos.
Crown Gambit is based on a system of dynamic deck-building and card battles, enriched by a branching narrative. Every action on the battlefield influences political relations and the course of events. The emphasis is on decisions with far-reaching consequences, sometimes with no ideal outcome.
As Wild Wits co-founder Corto Laly points out:"Crown Gambit is a game of choices. (...) There are no perfect choices, but you have to make them! That's what the game is all about. The gameplay is based on reflection, planning and moral commitment, with the player balancing military strategy and diplomacy.
This title is aimed at fans of strategic card games and complex narratives with real impact. Fans of dark universes, Celtic myths and moral dilemmas will find it a rich and demanding playground. Fans of Slay the Spire or Griftlands should particularly appreciate its tactical dimension combined with multiple narrative choices with marked consequences.
The game boasts a meticulous art direction, brought to life by Wild Wits art director Gobert. "Crown Gambit is the first game I've had the chance to work on as an artist," he explains. He continues:"I'm delighted to be able to share my work with a new audience. His visual approach blends medieval inspirations and fantasy aesthetics to enhance immersion in the world of the kingdom of Meodred.
One of Crown Gambit 's great strengths lies in its replayability: with its multiple endings, possible alliances with different suitors and the political dilemmas it imposes, each game offers a distinct experience. Players who enjoy exploring all the facets of a richly nuanced universe will find plenty to immerse themselves in this original work of independent gaming.
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