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FromSoft-Inspired RPG ‘Queen’s Domain’ Out Today on PC and Consoles

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1 hour ago

October 30, 2026

Queen's Domain gameplay screenshot showing a first-person sword view across a rocky gorge toward a stone tower on the Isle of Neasied

The highly anticipated (300k Wishlists) FromSoft-inspired RPG Queen’s Domain has just launched on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series and PS5. The game has been drumming up excitement since its reveal in December, receiving enthusiastic coverage from creators like Iron Pineapple (2.2m views).

A retro-fantasy action RPG with brutal combat and traversal-focused exploration. Embark on a quest to find your father who disappeared on the mysterious Isle of Neasied, where sinister forces gather, secrets hide everywhere, and the sleeping Queen has begun to stir…

Praise for Queen’s Domain: “just the thing for fans of classic FromSoftware games” — PC Gamer. “These devs really get it” — Iron Pineapple. “This is gonna be a cult classic” — GameSpot. “brilliant King’s Field-alike” — Rock Paper Shotgun.

Queen’s Domain is being developed by dev duo Freshly Baked Games and published by Future Friends Games (CloverPit, Slots & Daggers, Exo One).

About the game: Queen’s Domain is a retro-fantasy action RPG. Washed up on the shores of the Isle of Neasied, you set out to find your father and uncover the dark heart of this mysterious isle. Wield the Legendary Holy Sword Endu to take flight from platform to platform, and discover an interconnected, labyrinthine world where secrets and dangers lurk around every corner. Fight action-oriented battles with a classic stamina meter, powerful charge attacks, weapon specific special attacks, and secondary throwing weapons. Level up, accessorize, and choose from a huge catalogue of melee weapons on your quest to fight your way through the hordes of monsters and powerful bosses awaiting you in the darkest depths of the isle.

Queen's Domain gameplay screenshot showing a dialogue scene with Knowledge Keeper Wourha in a library

Features: Explore an interconnected island filled with hidden secrets; lovingly crafted retro-fantasy aesthetic; action combat with a stamina meter, special attacks, throwing weapons and more; fly across gaps with your Holy Sword — use upgrades to fly further; 50+ melee weapons to discover, equip, and upgrade; use XP to level up and eat delicious food to further increase your stats; 20+ types of secondary throwing weapons allow for varied strategies in combat; over 100 enemies, mini bosses, and bosses to defeat; dozens of hours of adventuring and exploration. Typical playtime 40+ hours; review codes are available on PressEngine.

Freshly Baked Games LLC: Freshly Baked Games is Eric and Bradley, two indie developers who struck out on their own with a dream of making the kinds of games they’d want to play. They launched ambient exploration game The New Flesh in Summer 2025, and are now working on retro-fantasy RPG Queen’s Domain.

About Future Friends Games: Future Friends was founded in 2017 with a simple mission: help indie games get the love they deserve. Indie hits they publish include CloverPit, Queen’s Domain, Slots & Daggers, Exo One, Laysara: Summit Kingdom, The Cabin Factory, and On-Together.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1799840/Queens_Domain/

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CI Games SE Secures EUR 28.6 Million in Syndicated Financing for the Launch of Lords of the Fallen II

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53 minutes ago

October 30, 2026

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Lords of the Fallen II artwork showing two armored knights in brutal sword combat beneath a full moon, with a dark gothic castle rising behind them

CI Games SE has signed a EUR 28.6 million syndicated credit facility arranged by Erste Bank Polska and Bank Ochrony Środowiska. The funds fully cover the Company’s financing needs for the completion of production, the global marketing campaign and the launch of Lords of the Fallen II, scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. The financing will also allow the Group to refinance all of its existing bank debt.

“We have secured full financing for the launch of Lords of the Fallen II without issuing new shares. That matters for our shareholders, who keep their full participation in the game’s potential success. The banks’ confidence confirms the quality of our project and its commercial potential,” said Marek Tyminski, President of the Management Board of CI Games SE.

The new financing agreement is an important step in the delivery of CI Games SE’s strategy. The financing structure provides for 80% of the facility to be covered by a guarantee from KUKE, the Polish export credit agency.

The financing matures in August 2027 and is expected to be repaid primarily from sales of Lords of the Fallen II following its launch. The structure allows the Company to focus on completing production and delivering the global marketing campaign.

As part of the arrangements, Marek Tyminski, President of the Management Board and the largest shareholder of CI Games SE, has committed to hold his entire shareholding for the full term of the financing.

“I know how much potential Lords of the Fallen II has, which is why I have committed to hold my entire shareholding for the full term of the financing,” added Marek Tyminski.

Lords of the Fallen II is the sequel to Lords of the Fallen (2023), which sold more than 2.5 million copies and reached over 8 million players on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The new installment is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2027.

CI Games is preparing the next stage of its promotional activities for Lords of the Fallen II. Early next week the Company will present a new episode of its “Lifting the Veil” series featuring members of the Launch Creative Team, a highly skilled and experienced group hired directly from the soulslike community.

In December 2026 the Company will announce the exact release date of Lords of the Fallen II and begin the game’s main marketing campaign.

About CI Games

Founded in 2002, CI Games is an independent, global video games developer and publisher. The company has created internationally recognised and celebrated titles for nearly 25 years, including the acclaimed Lords of the Fallen and Sniper Ghost Warrior franchises. With the 2023 release being played by over 8 million players globally, CI Games is currently developing the next major installment in the franchise Lords of the Fallen II, due in 2027. For more information about CI Games, please visit www.cigames.com.