Disciples: Domination opens its gates with Steam Next Fest demo

Disciples: Domination Unleashes First Gameplay Trailer 

The cursed lands of Nevendaar opens its gates at Steam Next Fest with playable demo

We have unveiled the first gameplay trailer for Disciples: Domination, the next entry in the dark fantasy strategy RPG series with turn-based combat. Fans eager to return to the fractured realm of Nevendaar can also experience the game first-hand with the Steam Next Fest Demo, running October 13th to 20th, 2025. To mark the occasion, we will host a special livestream at 6:30pm CEST on October 13th, featuring a first look at the demo* and officially kicking off the Disciples: Domination Steam Next Fest debut. 

The “Disciples: Domination – Gameplay Trailer” highlights the series’ signature grid-and turn-based tactical combat, alongside exploration and capital management, giving players a first look at the layered systems they will command: Exploration of five diverse and corrupted regions, faction-specific abilities with dangerous unit synergies, spellcasting and unit upgrades – all while navigating the intrigues and conflicts of Nevendaar and its subjects. 

During Steam Next Fest (Oct 13th - 20th) players can step into this world for themselves, exploring the prologue and the Wulf Coast in a hands-on demo. The demo features two fully explorable dungeons, all main and side quests of the Empire region, and every core gameplay system, from assembling a battle squad to managing grievances in Yllian, offering a complete early-game experience and lets fans dominate the tactical challenges teased in the trailer.  

 
Disciples: Domination is set for release in 2026 on PC (Microsoft Store, Steam, Steam MacOS, Epic Games), Xbox on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5. 

*Demo will release at 7pm CEST / 6pm BST 

Disciples: Domination Features 

• Dark & mature story: In Disciples: Domination you continue Avyanna’s journey in a grim tale of power, war and sacrifice. Every decision carves her path – shaping her fate and the future of Nevendaar.  

• Rule supreme: From your capital, Yllian, you rule your realm and army. Consult your companions for guidance as your choices shape your faction reputation, impacting how others react to your rule, and the whole world around you.  

• Refined turn-based combat: Lead your army in tactical, grid-based battles with faster pacing, dynamic events and richer interaction. New skills, faction abilities and unit synergies deepen your strategical options along with the unique system of strengths and weaknesses.  

• Choose your companions: Unlock and choose trusted companions to reflect your playstyle – leveraging their combat prowess and unique world skills to aid your quest to save Nevendaar.  

• Hold your world together: Recruit and upgrade units from five distinct factions. Build powerful squads by combining unique skills and abilities and train them to defeat your enemies in turn-based encounters. 

• Real-time world exploration: Travel the dark, living world of Nevendaar in real time. Uncover new regions, meet compelling characters, face terrifying foes, and dive into rewarding quests as the story unfolds. 

• The Mountain Clans return: The dwarves are back – and they might not be your allies. Will they stand with you, or spark a new fire you’ll be forced to extinguish?