Dominate the lands with historical monarchs in the first ever DLC expansion
SEATTLE, WA – March 9, 2025 – The King is Watching, the award-nominated roguelite kingdom builder from developer Hypnohead and publisher tinyBuild with more than 500k units sold, harnesses the power of past rulers in the Crowns of History DLC. This new content arrives in the PC kingdom via Steam on Monday, March 16, 2026, as revealed during The MIX Spring Showcase.
Forge a pact with three visionaries of the past, desolating the realm in death, rebirth or pure maniacal power. Bow to Queen Cleopatrea, the Empress of Death, who raises armies from the dead to overwhelm antagonizing forces. Harvest canopy from fallen units to revive loyal Egyptian-inspired figures like Sphinxes, Jinns, Horus, and the fearsome Anubis Saber Masters. Cast Pharos Blessings, reanimating units and triggering explosive scarabs to annihilate armies in one fell swoop.
Kneel to the Master of Offensive Structures, Taizong of Tang, an emperor who turns fortifications into engines of destruction. Wield the power to repair and enhance offensive structures whose firepower relies on the trust of the people. Recruit expert Crossbowmen to defend castle walls at zero cost to unit limits. Summon lighting to wipe invaders with Divine Punishment, send your calvary to finish them off and dominate with the strength of the Tang Dynasty. Give praise to Xerxes, The Glass Cannon King, whose demolishing force explodes enemy assaults at the cost of fragility. The Ephemeral Existence ability grants amplified damage to the detriment of a 90% health penalty. Cast Sands of Time to reset all unit ability cooldowns, teleport Immortals to target areas, and raise the most formidable yet delicate army.
“From humble beginnings winning 3rd place at a game jam, to securing 500k sales following launch, The King is Watching has clearly resonated with fans around the world,” said Semyon Itmaniuk, Head of the Hypnohead Studio. “The Crowns of History DLC brings key historical kings and queens to life, offering a distinctly fun way to step into their royal shoes while also adding new layers of gameplay for people to enjoy.”
The King is Watching’s Crowns of History DLC is available now on PC via Steam for $4.99 USD. The base game is available for $14.99 USD, with a 35% discount. In-game language support includes English, Simplified Chinese, German, Russian, Spanish (EU), Japanese, Korean, French, Brazilian Portuguese, and Polish.
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About tinyBuild
tinyBuild started as an indie game developer and morphed into a developer-publisher you can’t miss. Our dedication to creating long-term partnerships and elevating recognizable franchises has resulted in many successful collaborations with talented developers from all over the world. The company has released dozens of games, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and more. Although headquartered in the Seattle Area, USA, the company has established a strong global presence with studios across the US, Netherlands, Latvia, and throughout Eastern Europe.
About Hypnohead Studio
Hypnohead Studio is a small indie dev studio behind the Save the Reactor game, based in Serbia. The King is Watching is its second title.
