The Royal Herald - How Titus Redefined The Royal Golden Guard
The Royal Herald
How Titus Redefined The Royal Golden Guard
Montaklar, 16th of January 1953 - When Titus Gordion took the helm of the Golden Guard, many wondered how a former championship boxer would fare as the protector of the crown. Nearly a decade later, the answer is clear: Gordion has not only upheld the Guard's legacy but redefined its role for the modern age.
Known in his youth as "Ironjaw," Gordion’s boxing career instilled in him a deep understanding of focus, adaptability, and resilience. “The ring taught me to think strategically and push beyond limits,” he says. These lessons are at the core of the rigorous training regime he developed for the Golden Guard. Recruits face intense physical drills, combat exercises, and modern tactical training designed to prepare them for the complexities of contemporary threats.
When asked about the significance of his role, the devout Wruhecist paused thoughtfully before replying: “To serve the crown is to dedicate more than your skills, it’s to give your very being. My faith guides me, my loyalty binds me, and my body moves as an extension of the crown’s will.”
January 8th, 1952 - The House of Delegates was founded to represent the people and offer counsel to the throne, but recent sessions have cast doubt on their intentions. With disapprovals mounting against royal decrees, and figures like Manus Sazon and the Rizian People’s Party gaining influence, one must wonder many are left wondering if the Delegates truly serve the Kingdom’s best interests, or their own agendas.
Delegates may advise, but it is His Majesty’s duty to decide. With every disapproval they issue, one must wonder: are they here to assist the King in serving the people, or to obstruct His divine vision? Rizia flourishes under the Crown, what purpose do the Delegates serve?
What a remarkable year it has been! We’re delighted to welcome you to our final broadcast of 2024; a moment to celebrate our milestones, reflect on what we’ve accomplished, and look forward to what lies ahead.
We’re thrilled to announce our recent tech awards win and highlight our App Store front page feature, bringing even more attention to our amazing community. In other big news, our press coverage continues to grow, and our mobile player count just passed the 45,000 mark for December. Read on for all the details!
Berlin Tech Awards
December has been especially triumphant for Torpor Games, which garnered two major distinctions. First, the studio was honored with a Berlin Tech Award, one of the city’s most prestigious ceremonies celebrating excellence in Germany’s tech and innovation sector, held in the historic Rotes Rathaus under the mayor’s patronage.
We sincerely thank WLOUNGE, Mali M. Baum, Ayan Yuruk, Jeannine Koch, Factory Network, Senatskanzlei Berlin, and Franziska Giffey for these incredible honors and opportunities. It is a profound privilege to accept them on behalf of our talented Torpor Games team, whose imagination fuels experiences that spark reflection and challenge perspectives.
We were also recognized with the Creative & Cultural Pioneers 2024/2025 Award from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, celebrating the creativity behind Suzerain and The Conformist, both exploring societal and political change.
At Torpor Games, we believe in the power of multiperspective storytelling to foster empathy, spark dialogue, and broaden our understanding of the world. By delving into nuanced scenarios and confronting assumptions, we strive to create games that inspire introspection and thoughtful conversation.
These recognitions reaffirm our mission to push the boundaries of political entertainment and ensure the stories we tell truly matter.
Apple Storefront Page
This month has been incredibly exciting for the Suzerain community. After countless hours of work, we’re thrilled to re-launch the Suzerain app and bring the long-awaited Kingdom of Rizia to mobile. We’re honored to have landed on the Apple Store’s front page. This major milestone boosts our visibility and expands our growing community.
But that’s not all: we’re proud to share that we’ve been featured in several media outlets, including Forbes magazine and Pocketgamer. This recognition reflects the dedication we’ve poured into creating a smooth, intuitive experience and motivates us to keep pushing forward. Thank you for your continued support. If you have a moment, please consider leaving a review on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, your feedback truly helps us grow and reach even more players.
2024 was a transformative year for Torpor Games. Suzerain reached new heights, with over 300,000 people playing across all platforms and lifetime mobile installs surpassing 700,000. Our Kingdom of Rizia DLC added new depth to the Suzerain Universe, while the mobile relaunch brought 45,000+ active users on iOS and Android within a month. On Steam, we recorded 3.2 million visits for Suzerain and its DLCs, solidifying its place as one of the most impactful narrative RPGs of the year. Our websites collectively attracted 176,000 visitors and amassed 861,000 page views, with the Suzerain Universe Codex becoming a central hub for lore enthusiasts and players alike. Our community also flourished, with Discord growing from 5,300 to 8,300 engaged members and Reddit (r/Suzerain) surging to over 22,200 members, generating more than a million interactions.
The team has been working hard on stabilizing and polishing the mobile experience while preparing the 3.1 content update for PC and mobile, which represents a major overhaul for the Kingdom of Rizia. This update includes some of the most dramatic moments we’ve ever created, with gameplay striving to be more dynamic and emergent. We also have small surprises planned for the Sordland Story Pack, alongside further bug fixes and improvements to address common issues. For the rollout of patch 3.1, we intend on involving the community more closely in the final development stages before launch—details to come in the months ahead. As we look to the future, we're looking for more ways to highlight the Kingdom of Rizia as we prepare for the next step: our second DLC, which we’ll reveal more about later this year.
Beginning in Q1 2025, we will transition to full self-publishing across all platforms as our partnership with Fellow Traveller comes to an end. This is a significant step that will allow us to take greater control of our future and align our work more closely with our vision. We are deeply grateful for our time with Fellow Traveller, they have been a wonderful partner, and we appreciate all the support and opportunities they provided to help bring our work to life. None of this growth and progress would have been possible without you, our players, supporters, and friends. Your passion and belief in our dreams have been the driving force behind everything we do. Thank you for making this year remarkable. 2025 promises even more exciting content additions, launches, and announcements.
We’d also like to give a huge shoutout to our mobile testers for their invaluable dedication. The well-deserved Rizia keys rewards will be ready soon!
To wrap things up, what better way to celebrate than with some music? Our vinyl is still available for pre-order! This is an awesome way to support us and add a special edition to your collection!
The team at Torpor Games sends our best wishes to you this season. May your days be filled with warmth, love, and the happiness of cherished moments with your loved ones.
A huge congratulations to the winners of our holiday giveaway: @devoski404& @Zargos, congrats, we hope you will enjoy our gift!
To our amazing community, thank you for being the heart of our journey. Your support and enthusiasm inspire us to aim higher, create better, and keep innovating just for you. We’d love to hear your thoughts, leaving a review for our mobile app makes all the difference and helps us grow!
As the holiday season approaches, the Torpor Games team extends our warmest regards to you. To celebrate both the festive season and our win at the Berlin Tech Awards in the Gaming category (yaaayy!), we are running a giveaway:
2 x keys for Kingdom of Rizia on Mobile
How to Participate:
Join our Discord server and navigate to the holiday-giveaway channel.
Two fortunate winners will be selected from the giveaway. Join us on December 27th at 5 PM CET for the winners announcement. We wish every participant the best of luck! And if you’d like to spread some holiday cheer, please drop us a review for our mobile app, it means the world to us and helps us grow!
With gratitude and festive joy, The Torpor Games Team
As a special thank-you to our PC players, we're offering 60 free Story Points and 5,000 XP in Suzerain on mobile. Read the latest Suzerain in-game News post to find the code! The code will only be available for the new 24 hours. So hurry up!
F.A.Q
What if I already own Suzerain on mobile?
If you've already purchased Suzerain on mobile, it will automatically appear as the "Sordland Story Pack" that you own.
Save files will not transfer from the existing mobile game to the new update. If you are in the middle of playing the Sordland story, we'd recommend finishing your playthrough before the update launches, as you will lose that progress.
For existing mobile purchases, you will not receive new purchase bonuses such as additional story points, as these can only be provided to purchases after the update.
Why are you re-launching Suzerain on mobile?
Those of you who have played Suzerain on mobile will know that the content there is outdated. In order to bring the Kingdom of Rizia and updated mobile content, we needed to re-work the entire app so that both mobile and PC could have the same content from now on.
How much will the game cost on mobile?
There are different ways to play Suzerain on mobile, including playing the whole game for free. If you'd like to purchase the game, the cost of the story packs are as follows:
The Republic of Sordland Story Pack:
€19.99 on Apple (incl. taxes)
€18.99 on Google Play (ex. taxes)
The Kingdom of Rizia Story Page:
€14.99 on Apple (incl. taxes)
€13.99 on Google Play (ex. taxes)
Please note: Apple includes taxes in the price of the game, and Google Play adds taxes when you finalize your purchase. The different prices reflect this.
Additionally, there is a Subscription System, where you can purchase tickets to gain timed access to both the Republic of Sordland and Kingdom of Rizia story packs for a limited time. Tickets last one 1 Day, 3 Days, 7 Days and 30 Days. Ticket prices range from €1.99 to €12.99.
Is there regional pricing? What is the price for the game in my currency?
Yes, there is regional pricing for each currency. Please check the Suzerain app for the price in your currency. The base price for the game is set in Euros, as we are a German-based company.
Why is the Kingdom of Rizia more expensive on mobile than on PC?
The updated price of the Kingdom of Rizia reflects the new content coming to the story soon - stay tuned for more info in Q1 2025 - and the hard work the team have done to bring the content to mobile. Suzerain will have custom, dynamic pricing discounts on mobile, so there'll be plenty of opportunities to purchase Rizia for a discounted price.
Do I get anything cool on mobile if I already own the game on PC?
Yes! For a very limited time, you can get 50 Story Points and 5,000 XP for mobile just by owning the game on PC. You'll be able to find the code in-game, in the news section of Suzerain. The code will only work for the first 24 hours after the mobile launch, so don't miss out on the bonus!
What are Story Points?
Story Points are a currency in Suzerain on mobile, allowing you to play through the story uninterrupted by ads. The more you have, the more you can play without watching ads.
What does XP do?
XP points are tied to your "Political Influence Level." This is a system where you earn XP to grant higher Story Point rewards as you level up. You can earn XP by completing daily rewards and unlocking achievements.
How does the cloud save work?
On mobile, you'll now be able to create a Torpor Account that will allow for cloud saving your Suzerain progress on mobile, and your active save file will auto sync.
There is no cross-platform cloud saving. Your progress in Suzerain on mobile will remain on mobile, and there is no way to pick up where you left on PC.
Is there offline play?
Yes, you can play offline regardless of whether you've purchased a story pack or are playing with ads.
What if I have an older phone, can I still play the update?
Devices that have below 3gb ram and are older than 2019 will be mostly incompatible with technical requirements to play the update, therefore we recommend not to update the app to continue accessing Suzerain as it is now.
In case you missed it, here's the details on what to expect on mobile! The re-launch introduces a flexible freemium model, alongside premium and subscription options, offering different ways for players to experience Suzerain:
Mobile Monetization Model:
- Freemium: Enjoy both the Republic of Sordland and Kingdom of Rizia in entirety for free by watching ads and earning XP to receive "Story Point" rewards. Story Points allow you to unlock more content without needing to watch ads.
- Premium Ownership: Purchase individual story packs (Sordland and Rizia). This removes ads when playing through the story and unlocks additional perks such as free story points.
- Subscription System: Enjoy all Suzerain content ad-free with flexible subscription plans ranging from 1-day to 1-month passes. Subscribers gain timed access to both the Republic of Sordland and Kingdom of Rizia story packs.
- Lifetime Pass: For dedicated fans, the Lifetime Pass offers full access to all current and future content in the mobile app, ad-free and forever. This includes any future DLC and additional story packs, providing the ultimate premium experience.
New Features: Political Influence Levels and Story Points
The Suzerain re-launch introduces the Political Influence Levels and Story Points, for freemium players to unlock content faster. The Political Influence Levels is a system where you can earn XP to grant higher Story Point rewards, as players level up. Players earn XP by completing daily rewards and unlocking achievements.
Additionally, the re-launch introduces a mobile account system, that ties players' accounts to store currency, achievements, and mobile-related player progression including save game upload and cloud sync.
Dear citizens of the Suzerainverse, the wait is over!
To celebrate the 4th Anniversary of Suzerain, we are excited to announce the re-launch of the Suzerain mobile app, introducing the Kingdom of Rizia on mobile is coming on December 11th, 2024, 7 pm CET.
This update ensures players on mobile have access to the full Suzerain Universe, unifying content across platforms.
Now containing two immersive narrative-driven stories, Republic of Sordland and Kingdom of Rizia, players can dive into the complex world of political leadership, where every decision shapes the future of nations.
Exclusive Bonus for PC players
As a special thank-you to our loyal PC players, we're offering 50 free Story Points and 5,000 XP for mobile. Simply redeem the one-time code available in Suzerain's in-game "News" section within 24 hours of launch day. Don't miss this opportunity to explore Suzerain on mobile uninterrupted.
The re-launch introduces a flexible freemium model, alongside premium and subscription options, offering different ways for players to experience Suzerain: Mobile Monetization Model:
- Freemium: Enjoy both the Republic of Sordland and the Kingdom of Rizia in their entirety for free by watching ads and earning XP to receive "Story Point" rewards. Story Points allow you to unlock more content without needing to watch ads.
- Premium Ownership: Purchase individual story packs (Sordland and Rizia). This removes ads when playing through the story and unlocks additional perks such as free story points.
- Subscription System: Enjoy all Suzerain content ad-free with flexible subscription plans ranging from 1-day to 1-month passes. Subscribers gain timed access to the Republic of Sordland and Kingdom of Rizia story packs.
- Lifetime Pass: For dedicated fans, the Lifetime Pass offers full access to all current and future content in the mobile app, ad-free and forever. This includes any future DLC and additional story packs, providing the ultimate premium experience.
New Features: Political Influence Levels and Story Points
The Suzerain re-launch introduces the Political Influence Levels and Story Points, for freemium players to unlock content faster. The Political Influence Levels is a system where you can earn XP to grant higher Story Point rewards, as players level up. Players earn XP by completing daily rewards and unlocking achievements.
Additionally, the re-launch introduces a mobile account system, that ties players' accounts to store currency, achievements, and mobile-related player progression including save game upload and cloud sync.
F.A.Q
Why are you re-launching Suzerain on mobile?
Those of you who have played Suzerain on mobile will know that the content there is outdated. To bring the Kingdom of Rizia and updated mobile content, we needed to re-work the entire app so that both mobile and PC could have the same content from now on.
How much will the game cost on mobile?
There are different ways to play Suzerain on mobile, including playing the whole game for free. If you'd like to purchase the game, the cost of the story packs is as follows:
The Republic of Sordland Story Pack: - €19.99 on Apple (incl. taxes) - €18.99 on Google Play (ex. taxes)
The Kingdom of Rizia Story Page: - €14.99 on Apple (incl. taxes) - €13.99 on Google Play (ex. taxes)
Please note: Apple includes taxes in the price of the game, and Google Play adds taxes when you finalize your purchase. The different prices reflect this.
Additionally, there is a Subscription System, where you can purchase tickets to gain timed access to both the Republic of Sordland and Kingdom of Rizia story packs for a limited time. Tickets last one 1 Day, 3 Days, 7 Days and 30 Days. Ticket prices range from €1.99 to €12.99.
Is there regional pricing? What is the price for the game in my currency?
Yes, there is regional pricing for each currency. Please check the app on launch day for the price in your currency. The base price for the game is set in Euros, as we are a German-based company.
Why is the Kingdom of Rizia more expensive on mobile than on PC?
The updated price of the Kingdom of Rizia reflects the new content coming to the story shortly - stay tuned for more info - and the hard work the team has done to bring the content to mobile. Suzerain will have custom, dynamic pricing discounts on mobile, so there'll be plenty of opportunities to purchase Rizia for a discounted price.
Do I get anything cool on mobile if I already own the game on PC?
Yes! For a very limited time, you can get 50 Story Points and 5,000 XP for mobile just by owning the game on PC. You'll be able to find the code in-game, in the news section of Suzerain. The code will only work for the first 24 hours after the mobile launch, so don't miss out on the bonus!
What are Story Points?
Story Points are a currency in Suzerain on mobile, allowing you to play through the story uninterrupted by ads. The more you have, the more you can play without watching ads.
What does XP do?
XP points are tied to your "Political Influence Level." This is a system where you earn XP to grant higher Story Point rewards as you level up. You can earn XP by completing daily rewards and unlocking achievements.
How does the cloud save work?
On mobile, you'll now be able to create a Torpor Account that will allow for cloud saving your Suzerain progress on mobile, and your active save file will auto sync. There is no cross-platform cloud saving. Your progress in Suzerain on mobile will remain on mobile, and there is no way to pick up where you left off on PC.
We’re thrilled to bring you some exciting updates from The Conformist! This time, we’re spotlighting an exclusive interview with our talented 3D artist, Stijn.
Originally conducted by Gamesmarkt, you can read the full interview here. We hope you enjoy this behind-the-scenes insight!
Who are you and what are you making?
We are Torpor Games, a game dev studio from Berlin. The Conformist is an upcoming semi-sandbox narrative role-playing game currently in development. Players guide a propagandist working for the government of Sordland, navigating the harsh political environment in the capital after a civil war and discovering their path.
Set in the Suzerain-universe - Torpor Games’ 2020 debut title, players step into the city of Holsord, discovering the country of Sordland and its people caught within the turbulence of a newly established military government under President Tarquin Soll. Players must manage their obligations to their superiors, and their ambitions, and protect their families whilst avoiding the scrutiny of the state – or aiding the resistance factions against them.
What can we see here?
In the first screenshot, we showcase our modular building set—a toolkit we've developed to efficiently construct parts of our game world. The second screenshot displays this set in action within the game's environment, demonstrating its potential even as a work in progress. The third image features an architectural guide we've created to maintain consistent dimensions across all our structures.
Why did you choose this process to show us?
In developing The Conformist, we're building an expansive world consisting of three distinct districts. To manage this scale efficiently, modularity is key. Instead of modelling each building individually, we're focusing on creating modular "sets" in various architectural styles. The screenshots we've shared showcase our first set. By precisely defining the dimensions for every piece, we can easily swap components to create a wide variety of buildings that remain consistent in style. This approach allows us to efficiently populate our game world while maintaining aesthetic cohesion.
Is there anything special you want people to learn from it?
Absolutely! We want to highlight the importance of modularity and thorough planning. Without our modular set, developing this game would be unfeasible. By defining dimensions in advance, we ensure that all future assets are compatible with our existing 3D models. This approach allows us to efficiently create a cohesive game world where new elements seamlessly integrate with what we've already built.
Exciting news! Next week, we’re hosting a Town Hall Q&A session to discuss the upcoming mobile launch and answer any other questions you may have. Join us on Monday, November 25th, at 7 PM CET in our Discord server!
Not part of our Discord community yet? Click here to join and be ready to participate. We would love to hear your questions in advance. Please submit them through our Google Forms by November 24th. We’re looking forward to connecting with you and answering all your burning questions.
