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  • Beat the Devil at His Own Game — The Killing Stone Hits 1.0 Oct 21, Expands to Consoles & Epic Games Store

    Beat the Devil at His Own Game — The Killing Stone Hits 1.0 Oct 21, Expands to Consoles & Epic Games Store

    The wait is nearly over — and the Devil’s days are numbered. Independent studio Question, the acclaimed creators behind The Blackout Club and The Magic Circle, have announced that their atmospheric occult horror deckbuilder The Killing Stone will officially leave Early Access and launch as version 1.0 on October 21, arriving simultaneously on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

    From Early Access to the Full Reckoning

    First released in Early Access back in February, The Killing Stone has grown and evolved alongside its passionate community of players. The team at Question spent these months refining every aspect of the experience — balancing card decks, expanding optional questlines, smoothing out the bargaining mechanics, and layering in even more narrative depth based on direct player feedback.

    The big news with 1.0? Chapter Four: The Reckoning — the climactic, concluding chapter that ties together every choice, bargain, and deck you’ve built across the first three acts. Now you’ll face the ultimate test: taking everything you’ve learned and crafted to outwit the Devil himself and lift the ancient curse haunting the Svangård family.

    A Bargain You Won’t Want to Miss

    The Killing Stone casts you as a Maven — a master of the dark arts — negotiating with demons for the souls of a cursed 17th-century clan. It blends rich, first-person exploration of a remote Arctic mansion with tense, tactical card battles on a living ceremonial board. Key highlights include:

    • A novel Reserve System that lets you stack units and spells for strategic deployment
    • Dual-language storytelling — play in period-perfect 17th-century English or modern prose
    • Star-studded voice talent including Emma Gregory (Baldur’s Gate 3) and Liam O’Brien (Critical Role)
    • Multiple endings shaped by your choices — no two playthroughs unfold the same way
    • Hand-painted visuals and haunting soundscapes that wrap you in the era’s eerie beauty

    Everywhere You Want to Play

    October 21 marks the full release across the board:

    • Steam — 1.0 launch, concluding the Early Access journey
    • Epic Games Store — brand-new PC arrival
    • PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S — native console editions launching alongside the PC 1.0 release

    Priced at $19.99, the full release also includes all the polish, balance, and extra content shaped by months of community input. As narrative director Jordan Thomas puts it: “Our intrepid Early Access community asked for more devious cards, a richer story, and choices that truly matter — and we’ve worked to make their dark wishes come true.”

    The Reckoning draws near. Will you cleanse the Svangård name… or lose your soul in the bargain? Wishlist now so you don’t miss the showdown.

    More Info: The Killing Stone

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  • The Devil is in the Details: Occult Horror Deckbuilder ‘The Killing Stone’ Hits Steam Early Access

    The Devil is in the Details: Occult Horror Deckbuilder ‘The Killing Stone’ Hits Steam Early Access

    The wait is over for fans of atmospheric horror and deep strategy. The Killing Stone, the latest project from Question—the visionary indie studio behind The Magic Circle and The Blackout Club—is officially available in Steam Early Access as of today, February 18, 2026.

    If you’ve been looking for a card-battler that trades the bright colours of Balatro for the chilling, candle-lit dread of a 17th-century seance, your ritual is complete.

    A Faustian Bargain in the Arctic

    Set in a remote mansion in the frozen Arctic Circle, The Killing Stone casts you as the Maven, a practitioner of the dark arts. Your task? To save the cursed Svangård family from a series of demonic contracts.

    Unlike many deckbuilders that focus solely on the “run,” The Killing Stone is deeply narrative-forward. Between card matches, you’ll explore the mansion in first-person, uncovering the mystery of Mariken Svangård’s death and interacting with family members—and their eerie animal familiars.

    Key Features at Launch

    The Early Access version isn’t just a vertical slice; it’s a substantial offering that includes:

    • Three Story Arcs: Play through the chapters of three different family members, each with their own unique decks and “sins” to cleanse.
    • The Fanghella Board: A tactile, living game board where you play cards to summon 3D magical figurines and cast spells.
    • The Reserve System: A unique mechanic that lets you stack units and buffs above the battle line for later deployment, adding a layer of strategic foresight.
    • Dual-Language Narrative: In a brilliant atmospheric touch, you can experience the story in either Modern English or authentic 17th-century Period English, complete with voice acting from industry legends like Emma Gregory (Baldur’s Gate 3) and Liam O’Brien (Critical Role).

    Why Early Access?

    Originally slated for a full 1.0 release, the developers at Question decided to pivot to Early Access to let the community shape the game’s narrative and balance.

    “Playtesters wanted more story, more voice-acted content, and more freedom to solve the mystery themselves,” the studio shared. “Early Access allows us to refine the experience alongside the players who are most invested in this world.”

    While the current version offers roughly 6-8 hours of gameplay, the final release (expected in about six months) will include a massive endgame arc titled “The Reckoning.”

    Beat the Devil at His Own Game

    If you’re ready to sign the contract, The Killing Stone is currently available on Steam with a 25% launch discount. Be warned, though: every choice in the ritual matters, and every boon comes with a bane.

    Are you ready to face the Fanghella?

    Find out more here – https://www.thekillingstone.com/

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  • The Killing Stone Launching on Steam next month

    The Killing Stone Launching on Steam next month

    CAN YOU OUTSMART THE DEVIL?

    Get ready to lose your soul (or save a family’s) in The Killing Stone, the upcoming 17th-century folk horror deckbuilder from the creators of The Blackout Club and BioShock leads!

    Set in the frozen Arctic Circle, you play as a Maven of the dark arts, investigating a deadly generational curse. This isn’t just a card game—it’s a ritual bargain for the souls of the Svangård family.

    Why we’re obsessed:

    Dual Scripts: Play the entire game in authentic 17th-century English or modern prose!

    Star Cast: Featuring the incredible Emma Gregory (Baldur’s Gate 3) and Liam O’Brien (Critical Role) as the Devil himself.

    Tactile Gameplay: Beautiful 3D figurines, ritual contracts, and a high-stakes “Reserve System.”

    Mark your calendars: Launching on Steam February 18, 2026!

    Try the Demo now on Steam: https://shorturl.at/TjKzr

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