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Kingmakers Director Paul Fisch Shares Balance Work Update

Owen Carter 1 min read

Kingmakers director Paul Fisch shares a Steam update focusing on balance work, AI behavior, and an endless wave mode rather than visual showcases.

Kingmakers Director Paul Fisch Shares Balance Work Update
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Kingmakers is receiving a development update from its studio, Kingmakers. Game Director Paul Fisch shared recent progress on the game's page. The update focuses on internal adjustments rather than visual showcases.

Endless wave horde mode created to test core loop

The team is currently prioritizing balance work over new media releases. Fisch noted that the major ongoing effort involves refining gameplay mechanics. This includes adjustments to AI behavior and overall game feel.

Kingmakers team refining AI behavior and gameplay balance mechanics
Developers prioritize internal adjustments over new media releases.

To support these balance efforts, the developers created an endless wave horde mode. This mode allows the team to test and improve the core gameplay loop. The game remains listed as coming soon on Steam with no official release date.

Some observers speculate that the studio may be avoiding a November launch to sidestep competition from another open-world title. This assumption is not confirmed by the developer. The game continues to develop without a fixed release window.

Source: PCGAMESN

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