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  • Build Your Dream Spooky Kingdom — Fangtopia Emerges Worldwide Today

    Build Your Dream Spooky Kingdom — Fangtopia Emerges Worldwide Today

    All treats, no tricks. Absolutely Games and publisher Secret Mode have officially unleashed Fangtopia — the cosy, scare?free tile?laying puzzle paradise — across PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 right now, just in time for Halloween.

    What Is Fangtopia?

    It’s a relaxing kingdom builder where vampires, werewolves, ghosts, and yetis are your friends, not your foes. You’re the architect of a gentle, spooky?themed world — placing hexagonal tiles to craft misty mountains, dark forests, winding railways, and cosy villages — then inviting friendly monsters to make themselves at home.

    How You Play

    • Match tiles, grow your world — Connect matching terrain to score points and expand your kingdom
    • Unlock landmarks — Hit score milestones to reveal haunted manors, ancient crypts, and glowing lighthouses, each with special objectives
    • Welcome your residents — Complete portal goals to discover monsters, then place their habitats in perfect spots
    • Three ways to play
      • Fangtopia Mode — Quick, relaxing sessions perfect for unwinding
      • Ghoulish Mode — Deeper, richer builds with more tile variety
      • Island Mode — Chain archipelagos and lay track for the legendary Ghost Train

    Why It Feels So Good

    • 100% scare?free — No jump scares, no combat, no danger
    • No time pressure — Build at your own pace, save whenever you like
    • ASMR Audio Mode — Gentle, immersive soundscapes for pure relaxation
    • Global & friends leaderboards — Compete for the highest score or just build for beauty
    • Stunning hand?drawn art — Every tile feels like a storybook illustration

    Where to Play — Out Now

    PlatformStorePrice
    PCSteam, Epic Games Store, Stove£11.69 (~$13.04) — 10% launch discount through Nov 9
    PlayStation 5PlayStation Store£9.99 / $12.99
    Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo eShop£9.99 / $12.99
    • 18 languages supported — English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese?Brazilian, Russian, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Dutch, Finnish, Indonesian, Norwegian, Ukrainian
    • Full controller support — Play with pad or mouse & keyboard
    • Early reviews glowing — 100% Positive from 18 launch players

    About the Team

    • Developer: Absolutely Games — a fresh studio making its debut with this warm, accessible puzzler
    • Publisher: Secret Mode — known for championing thoughtful, beautifully crafted indie experiences
    • PS5 & Switch 2 versions supported by UK Government funding

    “Fangtopia is the Halloween game for everyone — whether you love spooky vibes or just want something peaceful to build. Every monster is friendly, every build is yours, and the only thing haunting you is how satisfying it is.”

    — Secret Mode

    Find out more about Fangtopia

    #Fangtopia #AbsolutelyGames #SecretMode #CozyGaming #PuzzleGame #KingdomBuilder #HalloweenGaming #IndieDev #NintendoSwitch2 #PS5 #Techmash

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  • The Royal Decree Has Been Signed: The Volcano Update Erupts in The King Is Watching

    The Royal Decree Has Been Signed: The Volcano Update Erupts in The King Is Watching

    Noble Kings, prepare your thrones! The biggest content drop since launch has just arrived for the roguelite kingdom builder, where your gaze is law. Hypnohead and tinyBuild have unleashed the Volcano Update, and it is absolutely massive, offering a scorching new biome, infernal allies, and game-changing quality of life features—all completely FREE!

    If you’ve been looking for a reason to return to your realm, or if you’re a new ruler seeking a fiery challenge, this is your moment.

    A New Realm: The Infernal Volcano Map

    This isn’t just a palette swap—it’s an entirely new campaign fraught with peril and powered by demonic bargains.

    • A Pact with the Inferno: The new map centres around striking deals with the Inferno itself. You’ll be gathering Nether Runes and fulfilling a Worship Meter to unlock truly Hellish, yet powerful, rewards.
    • Demon Allies & Fiery Foes: Forget your old archers for a moment; the Volcano map introduces nine new demon troops you can hire. You’ll need them to face a fresh set of enemies, including the tricky Scarlet Goblins and terrifying Lava Creatures, led by six brand-new bosses.
    • Infernal Situations: Expect 20 new, unique narrative events exclusive to this map. These are not just flavour—they present moral and strategic dilemmas that will test your resolve (and maybe your soul).

    Quality of Life: A King’s Tools Get an Upgrade

    Beyond the new map, the Volcano Update introduces fundamental improvements that make ruling your kingdom more strategic and less reliant on luck across all maps.

    FeatureDescriptionRoyal Benefit
    Banning RewardsPermanently ban specific buildings from appearing in your reward pool after unlocking this power via Kingdom upgrades.More predictable builds, less junk in your pool.
    Free Reroll UpgradeUnlock permanent Kingdom upgrades that grant you a free reroll.More chances to find the crucial building you need for your strategy.
    Trader DiscountsThe traveling Trader now features one discounted item on every visit, with the potential to push those discounts even further.Bargain hunting for powerful items has never been easier (or cheaper!).
    Morale Matters MoreMorale-boosting buildings like the Tavern now grant stronger passive morale bonuses and include clearer information on what affects your people’s spirit.A morale-focused run is now a truly viable strategy.

    New Troops & Artefacts for All Campaigns

    The new content isn’t just locked to the Volcano. Four fantastic new troop types are now available across the entire game, opening up fresh army compositions:

    • Paladin Campus: Warrior-mages who scale with your Spell Damage.
    • Barbarian Tent: A furious leader who buffs your ranged units.
    • Pangolin Stump: Poison specialists who debuff enemies.
    • Minotaur Camp: Tough bruisers who empower your flying troops.

    You’ll also find 17 new artefacts to enhance your runs, including map-exclusive items that synergise perfectly with the fiery mechanics of the Volcano. Plus, four new advisors are ready to join your council and offer their unique, new insights.

    Grab the Game While It’s Hot!

    To celebrate this monumental release, The King Is Watching is currently available at a significant discount on Steam for a limited time! If you’ve been on the fence, now is the perfect time to don your crown and test your all-seeing gaze against the forces of the Inferno.

    The Volcano is watching. Will you descend into the flames and emerge victorious, or will your kingdom be swallowed by the lava?

    The King Is Watching – Volcano Update – https://shorturl.at/qNVWm

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