{"rewrite":{"id":"r_3223b2634e6d1b42e5dfa078","clusterId":"c_d11c8058d5011f0a00dc2302","slug":"queen-s-domain-a-king-s-field-inspired-retro-rpg-launches-october-31","model":"deepseek-v4-1-flash","headline":"Queen's Domain, a King's Field-Inspired Retro RPG, Launches October 31","summary":"Future Friends Games and Freshly Baked Games released Queen's Domain on October 31, 2026. The game is a first-person retro fantasy action RPG influenced by FromSoftware's King's Field. Platforms are PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with Japanese support included. Pricing differs by store: 2,800 yen on Steam, 2,310 yen on PlayStation 5, and 2,350 yen on Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, with a limited-time 15 percent launch discount. The game is set on Niasheed Island, where an undead queen was sealed long ago by a knight wielding a holy sword, and she is beginning to awaken. Players wash ashore as a protagonist searching for a missing father. Traversal action uses the holy sword Endu to glide and leap across cliffs, and upgrading it extends jump distance and unlocks special moves. Combat is real-time with stamina management, over 50 melee weapons, more than 20 throwing weapons, and more than 100 enemy types.","whyItMatters":"A two-person American indie studio that bonded over FromSoftware and Zelda games is launching a King's Field tribute at budget pricing across all major consoles including Switch 2 on the same day.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eDevelopment began in mid-2023 at Freshly Baked Games, a two-person American indie studio founded by Eric and Bradley, who bonded over FromSoftware titles, The Legend of Zelda, anime, and cats. The pair released the exploration sim The New Flesh in summer 2025. Future Friends Games handles publishing. PC Gamer called Queen\u0026#39;s Domain \u0026#34;perfect for fans of classic FromSoftware titles,\u0026#34; according to Game Spark, which notes the game drew attention from retro RPG and Soulslike fans after its announcement. In Queen\u0026#39;s Domain, stats rise through experience from defeated enemies and through equipping accessories and cooking. A launch trailer with gameplay footage is out. The island is seamless, with hidden rooms and shortcuts, and the developer estimates 30 to 40 hours or more to reach the end. Steam, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Nintendo Store links are listed. The 15 percent launch sale is limited to each store.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Queen's Domain carries four different store prices: 2,800 yen on Steam, 2,310 yen on PlayStation 5, 2,350 yen on Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. The Steam premium is 490 yen over the cheapest storefront for the same game.","twitterPost":"Queen's Domain launches at 2,800 yen on Steam but 2,310 yen on PlayStation 5, a 490 yen gap between storefronts on day one.","threadsPost":"Queen's Domain sells for 2,800 yen on Steam, 2,310 yen on PlayStation 5, and 2,350 yen on Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Same game, same launch day, four different prices, and the Steam version is the most expensive of the lot.","newsletterBlurb":"Future Friends Games and Freshly Baked Games launched Queen's Domain, a first-person retro fantasy action RPG influenced by King's Field, on October 31. The game supports Japanese and arrives on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 with a limited-time 15 percent launch sale.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/966/G096640/20261029057/\",\"title\":\"Retro Fantasy Action RPG \\\"Queen's Domain,\\\" Strongly Influenced by \\\"King's Field,\\\" Releases Today\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/10/31/174328.html\",\"title\":\"Retro-style fantasy RPG 'Queen's Domain', a tribute to 'King's Field', released! 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