Hear ye, hear ye! Our duchy keeps getting stronger with a new update, fixing the following bugs! Patch notes 1.2.19 · Added a maximum to the Military Hospital card and reduced its power · Increased Bastion & Arrow Maker base gains · Added the Temporary tag to Cairns · Added a button to Skip the Expedition Port · Removed the Stone Cutter from the "work with mountain" category in the Guild · Fixe…
Hello everyone, thanks for reading me again! As explained in the previous article, today I’m telling you more about the new DLC faction we’re adding to Drop Duchy. This new faction is Viking-themed, and it’s called The North. Let’s see what they do! Fierce Warriors The North is the fifth faction in the game, and once again, we strived to give them a strong gameplay identity that sets them apart…
Hear ye, hear ye! We're back with a new update to correct the following bugs: Patch notes - December 23, 2025 · Fixed bug where the next Ascension tier was validated a second time when finishing Endless · Fixed bug where boss mastery achievements was awarded to the user when they killed themselves with Raiding Camp · Fixed Sacred Ground reactivating fully when more Faith was gained since the la…
Hear ye, hear ye! We prepared a small update on the previous patch, to fix the “Sea Raiders” Steam achievement. It now unlocks correctly after completing the requirements. If you want to discuss strategies and share your favorite builds with fellow rulers, don’t hesitate to join our official Discord server ! And, don't forget to follow us on Social Media to keep up with the latest news: X / Twi…
Hear ye, hear ye! Thank you for the wonderful support you have shown for the new content and Faction, and for all your feedback! We prepared a new update which corrects the following bugs and issues for everyone: Patch Notes: · Ascension mode is now unlocked if you beat the game in a higher difficulty than Normal · Fixed Basilica black cross incorrect position · Fixed Conscription technology tr…
Hi again! We’ve been busy at Sleepy Mill Studio since the release of The Tribe DLC this summer. We continue to be floored by the game’s reception, and we’ve even had the honor of winning the Best Game Design prize at the Devgamm Awards! Today, we’re back with another major update for Drop Duchy , once again bringing a DLC faction alongside a lot of free content (including some of the most reque…
Hear ye, hear ye! We stand incredibly honored and grateful for your praise of Drop Duchy’s creative take on the iconic geometric puzzle gameplay, which is we invite you to nominate us in the “Most Innovative Gameplay” category at the Steam Awards! You have until December 1st to cast your vote; we’re counting on you! If you want to discuss strategies and share your favorite builds with fellow ru…
Hear ye, hear ye! 2025 has already been an incredible journey for Drop Duchy! Since our launch in May and the release of DLC #1: The Tribe in August, you’ve built, conquered, and shared amazing feedback that helped us refine the game every step of the way. We’re beyond grateful, thank you all for your continued support! Here is the updated roadmap ! We’re closing the year with something big! Co…
Hear ye, hear ye! We prepared a new update which corrects the following bugs and issues: Patch notes - 18th September, 2025 · The Wall can now again be placed outside the grid and lose all units when doing so · Can click/press right stick to toggle on/off the building tooltip , allowing to see the range indicator · Fixed the 10k limit on fight groups · Fixed the challenge "Dungeon Mastery" not…
Hear ye, hear ye! Here comes the first DLC update: a brand new faction for DLC owners, plus tons of free content and quality-of-life improvements for everyone! Patch notes - August 18th, 2025 DLC · New Added the DLC faction "The Tribe" with their cards & quests FREE · New Added 7 new commun buildings & 5 new common tech, that can be unlocked from the Progress Tree · New Added 16 new common chal…
There it is, the third issue of this mini-devlog series dedicated to the summer DLC and free update. In the last article, I introduced you to the new gameplay mechanics we’ve added; now it’s time to delve deeper into the numerous minor changes and additions. Let’s go! New Common Cards Do you know how many cards Drop Duchy had at launch? Clearly not enough, because we’re adding 12 more in this u…
Welcome back to another episode of “What’s coming next in Drop Duchy”! Last time we covered the DLC faction The Tribe , launching on August 18th, and today I’m telling you more about the free update that comes alongside it. Specifically the new mechanics we’re adding to the game (I’ll discuss additional content and quality of life changes in the next article, otherwise, this one would’ve been t…
Hello and welcome back to a new series of Drop Duchy’s Devlogs (I love a good alliteration) , dedicated to the upcoming content of our first major content expansion. First, I’d like to thank you all for playing the game. If you’re one of the 100,000+ players who’ve purchased Drop Duchy , you can proudly say that you’re 0.00001% responsible for the project’s continuation. In fact, thanks to the…
Hear ye, hear ye! It's now been two months since Drop Duchy has been out, and we can proudly announce that you've been more than 100,000 players to start your ruler journey!👑 We are incredibly grateful to each and every one of you for being part of this adventure. Your ongoing enthusiasm and support have been instrumental in shaping the game – we have now reached 89% on Steam (!!!), and, with…
Hear ye, hear ye! We're back with a new update to correct the following bugs: Patch notes - June 6th, 2025 · Fixed Taxes card not working · Fixed Blacksmith not activating for some buildings with End round effects (e.g. Horse Stable, Belfry) · Fixed Enclosure card triggering several times · Fixed Bridge not being counted as a Building for card effects such as Krak des Chevaliers or Fluvial Guar…
Drop Duchy has been in your hands for three weeks now, and you have already made this launch something truly special! We’ve seen your reviews, watched your streams, and read your posts, and we are thrilled to see that so many of you fell for Drop Duchy ’s unique identity! We've Just Reached +1000 Reviews! The response to the game’s full release has blown us away ( 83/100 on Metacritic and very…
Hear ye, hear ye! It's officially been one week since Drop Duchy has been released, and we're back with a new update to correct the following bugs: Patch notes - May 14, 2025 · Fixed enemy Fluvial Guard sending (friendly) units to player river buildings · Fixed technologies not resetting properly at the end of the round (if you used them a round, you could no longer do it at the next round): ·…
The wait is over – Drop Duchy is now available on Steam! It's time to start building your glorious duchy, outsmart your enemies, and claim your place as the greatest ruler of them all! Watch the Launch Trailer now: A Medieval Puzzle-Strategy Game like no other In a charming, maquette-inspired medieval world, Drop Duchy blends deckbuilding , puzzle mechanics , and roguelite progression into one…
Hear ye, hear ye! Three weeks ago, we hosted a Community Contest to celebrate the 100K+ downloads of Drop Duchy ’s demo, and to thank you for the love and support you’ve been sending toward the game! First and foremost, we would like to thank each and every one of you for taking part in this Community Contest ! 🧩 We’ve been truly amazed by some of your final scores, but now is the time to crow…
Hello again, and welcome to the final devlog before Drop Duchy ’s release ! I hope you’re ready to play this tiny game I started in my bedroom two years ago. Do you want a final dose of insight into what you can expect from the game? Well, you’re in luck because today I’m revealing (for the first time!) the two other bosses and the challenging modes for the courageous who can complete a run. Th…
Hello! Drop Duchy ’s release date is approaching, and I know all of you readers of these devlogs are on the edge of your seats, wondering what’s in the game beyond the demo you’ve had time to explore by now. Well, today, I’m going to tell you all about the third faction of the game, The Order, but in order to understand it, we need to talk about a special family of cards: the religious building…
Hear ye, hear ye! We’re excited to announce that Drop Duchy’s demo has now reached 100K+ downloads!! Seeing such a tremendous response to this demo and the game in general has been absolutely exhilarating!💖 To thank you for the love and support you’ve been sending toward the game, we’re hosting a Community Contest! Let’s find out who’s the best ruler of them all! From today until April 21 , su…
Hello again! I’m back with another entry in the devlog series! Are you excited to learn more about Drop Duchy ? Well, you should be! Since the last issue, we’ve launched the updated demo that included the faction Republic and a sneak peek at the meta progression . With this demo, we entered the Steam Next Fest , a special event dedicated to showcasing upcoming games, and the response was fantas…
Hey, everyone! Welcome to this new devlog! Since the release of the first demo , lots of you have shared your feedback on the game (thanks!), and some have even started to speculate about the content beyond: How do the other factions play? How can you progress in the game? Lucky you, I’m here to answer your questions! In this article, we’ll discuss the second faction of the game, The Republic ,…
Hear ye, hear ye! We are ecstatic to announce that Drop Duchy has reached 50K+ wishlists and 40k+ demo players ! Seeing such an enthusiastic response to the game is truly heartwarming, and we wanted to thank each and every one of you for trying out the demo and sharing your feedback with us! It is essential to help us improve the game in order to provide you with the best gaming experience poss…
Hello again! Thanks for the warm reception on our first devlog, we're delighted to see people intrigued by Drop Duchy 's unique blend of genres – how can this be a puzzle , a city builder , a roguelite , and a deckbuilder all at once, you’ll ask. Rest assured, you'll understand how each element fits perfectly together after reading this series of articles! Or you can… you know… play the demo or…
Greetings! We are thrilled to announce that the free demo of Drop Duchy is available NOW ! This is your chance to dive in and experience the game ahead of its full release in… April 2025 ! Curious about what’s in store? Don’t wait — watch our Gameplay Overview Trailer now and get a sneak peek: What is Drop Duchy ? Imagine a perfect blend of deckbuilding , puzzle , and rogue-lite gameplay set in…
Hello, and welcome to the first Drop Duchy devlog! This series of articles will share more information about the game and what’s going on behind the curtain at Sleepy Mill Studio . First, thank you tremendously for the warm reception of the announcement. We have reached 10,000 wishlists already, had tons of positive comments, and the trailer got well over 100,000 views on YouTube. For the first…
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