WhilstFor the King IIhas been available on PC since July 22, 2025, a console port has been announced for PlayStation 5, as well as Xbox One and Series S/X.The release of another day-one title through Microsoft’s vast catalog of games comes after the recent addition ofSTALKER 2, as well asIndiana Jones and the Great Circle.The subscription service is set to deliver an exciting holiday season for gamers, due to the robust set of additions and releases.
For The King II Releases On Game Pass on December 12
The Tabletop Roguelike Arrives on Modern Consoles
Developed by IronOak Games, the sequel to the 2018 releaseFor the Kingexpands on the turn-based strategy and roguelike elements of its predecessor. The sequel leans heavily into its influences of tabletop games likeDungeons & Dragons, as its 30-hour campaign is far more detailed and features customizable difficulties.Much like its tabletop counterparts, it’s easy to pick up but requires a large amount of strategic planning to master.The land of Fahrul is procedurally generated to ensure a replayable experience with dice roll mechanics to encourage spontaneous actions.
For the King IIwill be the first of the franchise to be available on ninth generation consoles, meaning that this could be the first time that many gamers will experience its unique roguelite RPG gameplay.
The plot returns with the previously adored Queen Rosomun after she turns evil in the firstFor the King.The Queen has subjugated her people into servitude, meaning the players must take on the role of the brave heroes who will overthrow her tyrannical rule to bring Fahrul back into prosperity once more.For the King IIwill be the first of the franchise to be available on ninth-generation consoles,meaning that this could be the first time that many gamers will experience its unique rogue-lite RPG gameplay.
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