Hey there it's time for a new development blog with yours truly, game director Angelica! First of all - I know many of you are excited about the upcoming release of Call of Olympus and want to know exactly WHEN you can jump on that ship to our favorite Greedified vacation destination. I won't be able to share a date today, but let's just say that we will be able to share a timeframe and some sort of news... tomorrow.
Let's dive into today's topic: boss fighting! You might have already spotted parts of our new Greed creature in the key art, so let's take a closer look at our slithering, hissing antagonist. This monumental Greed beast is truly a threat of epic scales!
From the very beginning of this project, we knew we wanted something big. A foe never before seen in the world of Kingdom, something that would truly test our players. We just weren't sure what that might be. Then one day I got a ping from Valentina, one of our artists, who said "I have an idea!" (which you can see pictured below) and I just went "YES!". And that was it.
Introducing a boss into Kingdom has been a new and exciting journey for our development team (with lots of prototyping and testing along the way!). I'm especially amazed at how our soundtrack composer Andreas Hald found ways to incorporate the music into the battle and absolutely nailed the feeling of a tug of war, where you constantly have to be on the lookout for danger while also keeping your eyes (and ears!) open for that opportunity to strike. Every enemy must have a weak point, right?
What's in the water? In my base?!
Sinister source...
FLEET BOATS
A major threat requires major weapons to fight. Not only will you have the new abilities in the game at your disposal, you will also have to utilize naval warfare to attack the beast from both land and water. With the new fleet mechanic, you'll be able to bring a small army of archers, ready to unleash a flurry of arrows from a ship that is sailing along with you as you charge into battle. At the very front of the ship you can see a mounted ballista, manned by one of your handy workers, sending those ballista bolts flying at the nearest target - causing devastating destruction in its wake!
Your fleet will be able to support your troops versus the new great threat
Ahh, look at that crystal clear, vivid blue water. Almost wish you packed your bathing suit, huh? Except... now you know what dangers lurk in the depths below.
🎆We can't wait to show you more soon. Very soon actually. To be more precise... How does tomorrow sound? Yeah, let's do that. Tune in tomorrow for a whole new trailer showing off heroic struggles of epic scales! Sign up for notifications not to miss it now here🎆
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Monarchs, let's get together and have a sneak peak of a new epic trailer for Call of Olympus, featuring heroic struggles and sinister scales - tomorrow on the Kingdom Two Crowns Steam Page!
Kingdom Two Crowns: Call of Olympus is a major expansion for Kingdom Two Crowns.
Set out and build your Kingdom, in a completely new setting featuring legends and mythos inspired by ancient Greece.
Greedified mythos & setting - immerse yourself into an ancient Greek-inspired world in a pixel perfect experience.
Seek the favor of the gods - fulfill divine quests and earn powerful rewards.
Battle the Greed of epic scales - build up to confront the threat that looms over Mount Olympus.
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It is our delight to be inviting you to our next developer broadcast showcasing the new DLC, Call of Olympus, set to take place this Thursday. In this stream we’ll journey to the fiery and red hot Hephaestus island to explore its mysteries and what quest lies ahead. We’ll dive into more ways of how to build up your army to challenge Greed and show off the new Chimera mount.
We hope to see you there!
📍Steam -> Kingdom Two Crowns page. Sign up for the event reminders now! 🕰️ August 29, 5pm CEST
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👑Development Blog #5: Divine favors and treasures👑
Hey! Angelica here, we are back from the summer vacation and bringing you another update from the development team about the upcoming expansion Call of Olympus. In the last blog we talked about the gods and what their quests might look like. Today you'll be introduced to one of our fiery new mounts, get a hint of what wonderous rewards the gods may give, and gaze upon the blue flames of divinity. Hop aboard and let's set sail together!
The journey to Mount Olympus will be a long and dangerous one, filled with heroic adventures and shining rewards beyond your imagination. The gods will be watching your every move, to see if you truly are the royal hero you claim to be. Will you be worthy of challenging the final enemy that looms at Mount Olympus? Or will your crown be lost to the mysterious Greed?
To keep track of your progress, just gaze upon the giant marble columns standing tall in the distance. For each godly favor gained, the divine flames of the gods shall be lit. All four must be burning bright blue to open up the path to your true destiny. The end goal is clear, but the path you take to get there is up to you. Where shall you start? Do you set foot on the frozen lands that torture Athena? Or seek out the mysterious forest where Artemis' most desired treasure is hidden?
The choice is yours - but choose carefully! The gods will have very different challenges for you, and the rewards you may reap at the end of each will heavily impact how you play the game. Do you seek to wield the incandescent flames of a blazing volcano? Or would you rather see a storm of moonlight arrows rain down on your enemies?
"She was of divine stock, not of men, in the fore part a lion, in the hinder a serpent, and in the midst a goat, breathing forth in terrible wise the might of blazing fire."
― Homer, The Iliad
In the ancient myths, the Chimera was a fearsome and raging beast to be defeated by the hero in the story. But I see myself as more of a "Yes, but can I pet it?" kind of person, so when we started exploring which mounts to include in this expansion, the Chimera immediately came to mind. Part lion, part goat, fire-breathing and with an amazing snake tail? Sign me up, I'm riding that thing!
For the right prize, you'll be able to coax her out of her cave and bring the Chimera along on your travels as a steadfast and relentless mount: sharp claws, fiery jaws and all. Just make sure you let her have a snack once in a while!
That's all for today, folks. Keep your eyes peeled for more details about Kingdom Two Crowns: Call of Olympus. We will have more to share soon!
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We come bearing a message of joyful tidings! The time is opportune – defend your Kingdom in the face of the sinister Greed looking to steal your crown, alone or in co-op with a companion. Set sail to unknown shores during the Steam Tower Defense Fest!
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🌿The first Call of Olympus gameplay stream🌿 now on YouTube!
Dear Monarchs,
The first Call of Olympus gameplay stream is available on YouTube now! See what's new in this ancient Greece-inspired DLC and immerse yourself into the joy and wonder of exploration and strategy against your crown-hungry enemy - Greed.
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🔥Call of Olympus - First Glimpse stream🔥 now on YouTube
Enjoy the stream with the Kingdom devs Gordon and Angelica where they share details about Call of Olympus, discuss and deconstruct the announcement trailer, and talk about the Angelica's new role as the game director! Available on YouTube now.
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☀️Development Blog #4: The gods and their quests☀️
Ship ahoy! Angelica Norgren here, the game director. However, these days I might be more of a sea captain, who together with my talented crew is sailing towards the grandest DLC we’ve set out to make. Getting closer to our goal, every day!
*rolls out a parchment* Let's take a look at how we will get there!
We've already talked about how Mount Olympus will be off-limits until you have proven yourself worthy to the four gods; Athena, Artemis, Hephaestus and Hermes. Each and every one of them will have different quests for you. Complete the labors and gain their blessings to take on the final threat on Mount Olympus, a foe of truly epic scale. But surely, you cannot be expected to take on this challenge empty-handed?
A hero with the heart of a hunter
After restoring Artemis's temple the player is guided towards a large island in the north-west, where gnarled roots crawl across the ground, a vast canopy of leaves filter the light, and thick trunks create a labyrinth that hides the most shimmering treasure.
Artemis' love for creatures of the wild is only matched by her love for archery. Also portrayed as the goddess of the moon, we can only imagine how she must feel about the red hue that has haunted the night sky ever since the mysterious Greed started appearing all across the lands. Both huntress and protector, she bestows our royal hero with a hunter's trial. Prove yourself, and you shall receive a generous gift that is guaranteed to aid you in the battle against the Greed.
The gods are not the only ones willing to lend a hand during your many travels. If you happen to come across peculiar long-forgotten, subterranean tombs out in the secluded wilderness, you can try holding out a few shiny gems and a newfound friend might emerge. These hermits are lonesome by nature, but for the right price they will share their highly specialized skills. Pick them up on the back of your horse and new, architectural wonders and strategic options will become available to strengthen your Kingdom further. The hermit house belongs to a certain mathematician with a knack for physics, as I am sure you can tell by the many trinkets and inventions. This hermit will allow you to upgrade your high-level towers to become even more powerful as ballista towers.
Blood, sweat and lava
The next location we are visiting today is the volcanic island where Hephaestus' quest will take place. Hephaestus might not seem like an obvious choice among the ancient Greek gods, as he is not of quite the same fame as his father Zeus or brother Hades. However, as the god of fire and forge, Hephaestus is a master craftsman - one who builds for gods and mortals alike. We chose him to be part of the game because he represents one of the most important themes in Kingdom: building.
Build, Explore, Defend and Conquer. Without building, none of the rest would be possible. Only a true Monarch knows the importance of refined tools, sturdy walls and a fortified castle. Hephaestus's grand forge was rumored to be located inside a volcano, where the heat from the lava allowed him to craft the most magnificent weapons. Weapons a royal hero on a quest to save the lands surely could make good use of. If only there was a way to gain his favor...
The monument in the background on this island is one of my personal favorites in the game. Lodged between three active volcanoes, with smoke pillars rising towards the sky and glowing lava trickling towards the sea, the remnant of a gigantic cyclops can be seen. In the middle of the fearsome creature's skull, the gaping socket almost seems to be observing you from afar. If you look a little closer, two tusks can be seen just above the mouth. A fitting facial feature, considering how researchers today theorize that the cyclops myth was inspired by ancient Greek encounters with small elephant skulls - their craniums had a big hole for their trunks which might have seemed eerily similar to a single eye socket.
Before the heat from the lava becomes too much and the volcanic ash fills our lungs, I fear it is time for us to set sail once again. There are plenty more islands to explore, myths to uncover and powerful artifacts to shine light on.
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🔥Join us for the very first Call of Olympus stream🔥
Dear Monarchs,
We're excited to invite you to our first Call of Olympus stream! Let’s have a look at the new DLC together, and set foot on the territories of Greek gods.
📍Steam -> Kingdom Two Crowns page. Sign up for the event reminders now! 🕰️ June 20, 5pm CEST
See you there!
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