If you’ve spent the last year dodging the executioner’s blade and navigating the treacherous corridors of power in Sultan’s Game, it’s time to sharpen your wits once more. To celebrate its first anniversary and cross the impressive milestone of one million units sold, Doublecross Studio has unleashed its most ambitious expansion to date: The Battle of Ascension.
This isn’t just a patch; it’s a narrative overhaul that effectively doubles down on everything that made this dark fantasy resource management RPG a breakout indie hit.
A Novel’s Worth of New Content
The headline for this update is the staggering volume of writing. The developers have added content equivalent to a full-length novel, pushing the game’s total word count to over 3 million words.
This massive expansion focuses heavily on the “After Stories”—lengthy epilogues that provide closure (or new beginnings) for the characters we’ve grown to love—and fear. Whether you’re following the enigmatic Malkina, the loyal Arzuna, or the chaotic Three Jinns, there are now deeper story branches and interconnections that make the world feel more reactive than ever.
Key Features of the Anniversary Update
- The Battle of Ascension: A free, massive content drop available to all players.
- New Endings: Multiple new finales have been added, including the mysterious Battle Within the Soul 16.
- Narrative Deep Dives: Dedicated story arcs for fan-favourite followers like Gullis and the Three Jinns.
- Visual & Audio Upgrades: High-quality ending illustrations and cutscenes, plus 7 new tracks added to the Music DLC.
- Steam Integration: New achievements, including “Creation and Knowledge” and “1001 Nights,” for the completionists out there.
Surviving the Sultan’s Madness
For those who haven’t yet dipped their toes into these blood-stained sands, Sultan’s Game is a brutal, card-based management sim inspired by the aesthetic of One Thousand and One Nights.
Every seven days, you draw a card representing the Sultan’s whim—be it a demand for wealth, blood, or conquest. You must manage your deck of followers, items, and secrets to satisfy these demands. Failure isn’t just a “game over”; it’s usually a one-way trip to the chopping block.
“The Battle of Ascension update is not only a token of appreciation for the community, but the best time for new players to immerse themselves in this narrative-driven card game and confront the Sultan’s madness.” — Doublecross Studio
Don’t Miss the Anniversary Sale
To celebrate the launch and the first anniversary, the base game is currently available at a 20% discount on Steam until April 6th.
With the sheer amount of content now available, there’s never been a better time to see if you have what it takes to survive the court. Will you be a loyal servant, a cunning usurper, or will you find a way to transcend the Sultan’s game entirely?
Sultan’s Game is available now on PC and is fully verified for Steam Deck.
Have you managed to reach one of the new endings yet? Let us know your favourite (and most tragic) character arcs in the comments below!
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