When the game Kingmakers launches into early access on October 8, it will combine traditional medieval units with modern military technology, including tanks. The development team at Redemption Road has disclosed insights into their strategic gameplay in a recent blog post.

The game will feature various unit types, such as Swordsmen, Cavalry, and Archers, each with unique capabilities. Notably, these units can be customized and upgraded via a skill tree that incorporates collectibles.

Key Takeaways:

• Variety of Units: Kingmakers will include Swordsmen, Spearmen, Cavalry, and more, each with specific strengths and weaknesses.
• Upgrade System: Units can be improved through a full skill tree.
• Inspired by Total War: The project draws elements from the Total War series, with AI-driven units mimicking Mount and Blade tactics.

Additionally, players can expect realistic firearms physics within the gameplay, where bullets will not guarantee a quick win against heavily armored foes. The development team emphasized that the game requires strategic planning as lower-caliber ammunition struggles against stronger armor.

“Not all of your bullets will have an easy time taking down all enemy types because every caliber comes with realistic penetration values.”

For more details on the development journey and to explore gameplay mechanics, check out Kingmakers’ YouTube Trailer.