9 Kings has been popping off lately, launching three new patches in just the last few weeks. From a patch focused on balancing quest mode to the long-awaited multiplayer update, the development of 9 Kings is in full bloom with lots of new changes, features, and balance changes. Join us for the full roundup below!
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9 Kings News Recap
Patch #23 focused heavily on balancing, quest difficulty, and preparing for the multiplayer update! There is now an option to select the difficulty of quest mode:
- Knight (easy)
- King (medium)
- Chaos (hard)
This patch also addressed the balance for a few quests that were making them harder than they were meant to be. There were also several gameplay adjustments, fixes, and QOL changes.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2784470/view/502856256328827989
Patch #24 brought one of the biggest changes 9 Kings has ever seen! This update introduces multiplayer, a new way to play that has been heavily requested by the game's community. Multiplayer mode is a new asynchronous experience where you fight against nine other players and their kingdoms. This update keeps the core spirit of 9 Kings intact, allowing you to play at your own pace while facing new, interesting, and intense runs.
This update makes a bunch of other changes and additions:
- Added competitive ladders so you can fight for the ultimate 9 Kings glory
- Added 99+ new vanity items that you can unlock via multiplayer and use to further customize your king
- Added daily missions to keep runs fresh and fun
- Added a new boss and new epic ending
- Added wealth of balancing, gameplay, QOL improvements, and fixes
The full changelog also included a special note from the developers that discusses the update and their ambitions and vision for the future of the game. Make sure to check out the post below!
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2784470/view/677372009606284435
Building on the momentum from the multiplayer update, Patch #25 continued improving the multiplayer experience. Multiplayer perks were added to continue diversifying the multiplayer experience. These replace rainbow perks with unique perks to use in multiplayer. It also made some tweaks to the calendar in multiplayer, and rebalanced how the calendar interacts with this new mode.
Rest assured that unlocks will be permanent, and your current ranks will not be erased.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2784470/view/701017176467834070
Thanks for reading, and enjoy taking down your friends in multiplayer!
~ The Hooded Horse Team