The Full Release Launch
Sad Socket and Hooded Horse are proud to officially graduate 9 Kings from Early Access into full Version 1.0! Thank you to the thousands of monarchs who provided feedback, shattered scaling records, and helped shape this pocket kingdom builder.
🃏 Joker Mode (Unrestricted Deckbuilder)
Break the boundaries of the Nine Realms. Joker Mode allows players to design custom decks mixing cards from all nine monarchs from turn one, while tailoring starting gold, lives, and council event frequencies.
🗺️ Quest Mode Scenario Challenges
Travel the known world and face off against specialized puzzle scenarios with unique tactical limitations to claim crowns and unlock exclusive vanity items.
⚔️ Asynchronous Multiplayer Ladder
Compete against player-built kingdoms worldwide. Climb competitive tiers and display earned medals on your royal banner.
📜 30+ New Decrees & Prophet Blessings
Deepened late-game scaling with new council decrees including Embalming, Transmutation, and the Blessing of Arcane Apotheosis.
🎨 Audiovisual Overhaul & Steam Deck Verification
Fully animated kingdom buildings, dynamic weather effects, brand-new atmospheric orchestral battle soundtracks, and 100% native Steam Deck controller validation.