Crown of Greed news & patch notes

Greetings, Rulers!

We are deploying Update 1.1.0 today! This update brings another wave of crucial improvements to Rodovia, focusing on highly requested Quality of Life additions like the Restart Mission button, a massive save system refactor, new audio content, and numerous scenario bug fixes.

Update 1.1.0 Notes

New Features & Content

• Restart Mission Button: Added a highly requested option to restart a mission directly from the in-game menu.

• Time Manipulation: Added new time manipulation options to adjust gameplay pacing.

• Save Recovery System: Added a new failsafe system to help regenerate and recover save data in the event of specific types of game crashes.

• Mission Timers: Added visible UI timers to all time-sensitive missions, allowing you to easily track how much time is left to complete them.

• Enemy Objective Trackers: Missions requiring you to defeat specific enemy groups now feature visual kill counters. Additionally, these objectives include clickable links in the UI to help you instantly locate and track the targets on the map.

• New Audio Content: Added additional sound effects for all buildings and characters.

Gameplay

• Alchemist Shop: Heroes will no longer attempt to buy potions that haven't been researched yet.

• Party Gathering: Fixed a bug causing hero parties to gather in random map locations instead of correctly assembling at the Tavern.

• Homeless Heroes: Fixed an issue where heroes were not properly assigned to the "Heroes without a seat" group after performing a Save/Load.

• Monster Lairs: Fixed an issue where completely cleared monster lairs would permanently fail to respawn new residents.

• Buffs & Spells:

  • Fixed the 'Haste' spell not applying correctly to heroes.

  • Fixed 'Tincture of Speed' lasting longer than intended (over 30s) and missing its duration indicator on the hero card.

  • Fixed the Marksman's 'Puncture' skill causing internal error spam.

  • Fixed an issue where Druid tornadoes could last indefinitely.

• UI: Fixed a visual issue in the Royal Furnace where the Tier 2 unlocking requirement text was improperly formatted as part of the description. Fixed a visual bug where the Knight's banner would fail to disappear.

Balance

• Resistances: Added missing damage resistances to various units and entities.

• Wizard Technology: Corrected the research order of Wizard technologies.

• Mausoleum Requirements: The Mausoleum building no longer requires a Graveyard to be constructed.

Save/Load & Stability Improvements

• Save Data Refactor: Massively refactored how scenario data is saved, drastically improving overall save/load stability.

  • ⚠️ Important Note: Saving and loading will work best on saves created in this new version. While we specifically focused on improving the loading of saves from ongoing scenarios, we strongly recommend restarting your currently active missions from the campaign panel to avoid any unexpected issues.

• Tax Collector Bug: Fixed a bug where saving and loading the game would incorrectly spawn an extra Tax Collector for every Tax Center.

• UI Soft Locks: Fixed errors and soft locks caused by clicking the "eye" icon on certain interface quests multiple times.

• Fog of War: Fixed an error triggered by attempting to place a second attack flag on units hidden within the Fog of War.

• Narrator: Fixed an issue where narrator notifications would incorrectly activate after a scenario had already ended.

Scenario-Specific Fixes

• \ Fixed an issue where bandits from the "Bandits on the trails" side quest would not spawn.

• \ Fixed an issue preventing players from constructing the Arena.

• \ Fixed the optional Northern Bandits quest failing to complete properly.

• \ Fixed console error spam when loading an autosave from the very end of the scenario.

• \ Fixed a bug where the scenario wouldn't end in defeat if the player's castle was destroyed.

• \ Fixed an issue where saving and loading during the "Search the swamp" objective prevented the artifact pickup from progressing the quest.

• \ Fixed multiple save/load issues during the "Defeat the pack" phase that caused the Lord of Fangs to lose his damage resistance or fail to retreat when defeated.

• \ Fixed an issue where saving and loading after rescuing the first village would incorrectly fast-forward the Main Quest.

• \ Fixed navmesh issues on the crooked path causing characters to get stuck on POIs.

• \ Fixed the "Cover of Night" effect improperly remaining active during daytime.

• \ Fixed a critical error causing a soft lock immediately upon starting the scenario.

• \ Fixed an event bug where killing all Cursed Hunters triggered a resurrection dialogue even if their tower was already destroyed.

• \ Fixed skill-related errors for Curse Hunters occurring after a save/load.

• \ Fixed console error spam caused by saving and loading after Day 3.

• \ Fixed a bug where heroes would randomly receive the "War of Destruction" buff from the start if the "Plaza of Glory" perk was active.

• \ Fixed an issue preventing the "Mass Grave" mission from ending.

• \ Fixed a bug where building a Trading Post before other objectives prevented quest completion.

• \ Fixed a bug where losing the Trading Post in the side quest prevented Druids from joining, even if the quest was completed.

• \ Fixed the final enemy wave scattering too much, making it difficult to identify the attackers.

• \ Fixed a specific Giant Cave spawning giants in unescapable map locations.

• \ Fixed an issue where fulfilling the Druid and Dryad side quest requirements failed to unlock the village.

• \ Fixed an issue where players starting with a Level 3 Castle would incorrectly spawn with only 1 Tax Collector and 2 Workers.

• \ Fixed a critical soft lock occurring immediately after the first dialogue.

• \ Fixed an issue where saving and loading before the first attack caused Dragrothan to lose his invulnerability.

General Improvements

• Implemented numerous other minor bug fixes, game optimizations, AI improvements, balance tweaks, and stability enhancements across the board to ensure a smoother gameplay experience.

How to Report a Bug

To help us investigate and fix issues as quickly as possible, please provide the following on our Discord or Steam forums:

Greetings, Rulers!

We are deploying Hotfix 1.0.5 today! This update brings another wave of crucial improvements to Rodovia, focusing on scenario bugs, heros AI, save system stability for scenario events, and some Quality of Life additions.

Here is the full list of changes:

Hotfix 1.0.5 Notes

System changes

• Building Placement Refactor: Completely refactored the building placement and collision detection systems.

• Restricted Areas: You can no longer place buildings in unauthorized or inaccessible areas, such as directly on water (rivers, lakes), mountains, or dense forests.

• Better shopping AI at blacksmith: Heroes will now make smarter purchasing decisions at the Blacksmith, evaluating their class, traits and current gear to prioritize the best available upgrades rather than spending gold randomly.

General fixes

• Difficulty level change after load: Fixed an issue where the game would load incorrect difficulty levels for in-progress scenarios.

• Equipment Purchasing: Fixed a community-reported issue where heroes would not buy Tier 2 (and higher) equipment from the Blacksmith despite having enough gold.

• Arena Bug: Fixed an issue where the destruction or loss of an Arena building with the 'Recruit Training 1' upgrade would permanently break the recruitment level of all future heroes.

• Twin Scenario Events Fix: Improved the loading logic for "twin events" (events with similar or overlapping triggers). This resolves conflicts in recognizing event states when some parts were already completed prior to saving.

• In-Game Menu: Adjusted the scroll speed in the In-Game Menu for a smoother navigation experience.

• Inn Interactions: Fixed an issue where heroes were not buying food at the Inn.

• City AI: Added randomization to Hero AI behavior within the city for more natural outcome.

• Resurrection Fix: Resolved an issue that prevented heroes from being resurrected after performing a Save/Load.

• Collision Fixes: Fixed hero collision with various map objects that could cause them to get stuck while traveling.

Scenario-Specific Fixes

New Frontier

• Fixed a community-reported issue causing an extreme and unintended enemy swarm around day 30.

Sins of the Ancestors

• Fixed a bug where the lake would not visually freeze over.

• Resolved an internal error and an infinitely looping Advisor dialogue that occurred after obtaining the White Wolf's heart.

The Creaking Hut

• Fixed an issue where the "Escape from the Cauldron" side quest failed to trigger correctly.

• Resolved bugs related to the activation and progression of the "Wellsprings of Corruption" (Yaga's health regeneration and habitats) side quest.

• Fixed a bug where the dialogue about damaging Baba Yaga's hut would incorrectly play at the very beginning of the scenario.

Cult of Shadows

• Mausoleum: Fixed a bug related to faction changing for the Mausoleum which might cause the Mausoleum to not function properly.

Crown of Greed

• Ending Polish: Improved the campaign ending sequence by shortening the transition time and adding the correct, previously missing audio.

• Credits Freeze: Fixed an issue where the game would freeze on the credits screen after successfully completing the final mission.

Important Note

As we continue our work to improve save and load stability during playing active scenarios, for now we highly recommend restarting your current scenarios from the beginning after updating to a new game version.

How to Report a Bug

To help us investigate and fix issues as quickly as possible, please provide the following on our Discord or Steam forums:

Greetings, Rulers!

We are deploying Hotfix 1.0.3 today! This update brings another wave of crucial improvements to Rodovia, focusing on scenario bugs, character pathing, save system stability for scenario events, and several requested Quality of Life additions to the UI.

Here is the full list of changes:

Hotfix 1.0.3 Notes

Gameplay & UI

• Worker Buff: Workers now build and repair structures faster.

• \ Added an "End Scenario" button to the In-Game Menu when continuing an already finished scenario.

• \ Added an "Exit Game" button directly to the In-Game Menu.

• Improved the visualization of mission progression in the Scenario Details window on the Campaign Map.

• Fixed an issue allowing players to place buildings in restricted or unauthorized areas.

• Fixed and improved the initialization of player settings.

Campaign & Progression

• Improved the overall event save system, greatly increasing the stability of saving and loading scenario events.

• Fixed a bug where completing side missions—after loading a scenario where the main objective was already finished—failed to register as completed upon exiting the scenario.

  • ⚠️ Important Note for old saves: If you have older saves affected by this issue, you simply need to load that save file and return to the Campaign Map. The game will now correctly retroactively register those tasks as completed.

General Bug Fixes

• Fixed numerous major and minor bugs across various scenarios. Please note that our work is ongoing, and we will continue to address all remaining scenario issues in upcoming patches, tackling the most critical ones first.

• Crash Fix: Fixed an issue where pressing the Spacebar (Pause) right before a scenario started would cause the game to crash. (Added extra input system safeguards during scene transitions).

• Fixed a critical issue where free-roaming characters on the map could receive an unreachable destination, causing them to get permanently stuck.

• Fixed multiple minor and major errors related to scenario events

• Save/Load: Fixed a bug where workers could be assigned to unreachable work positions after loading a game.

Important Note

As we continue our work to improve save and load stability during playing active scenarios, for now we highly recommend restarting your current scenarios from the beginning after updating to a new game version.

How to Report a Bug

To help us investigate and fix issues as quickly as possible, please provide the following on our Discord or Steam forums:

Greetings, Rulers!

Today we are deploying a new hotfix focused on smoothing out your campaign progression. This update addresses major bugs that prevented scenarios from unlocking, fixes several event triggers across specific missions, and introduces some highly requested Quality of Life improvements to the flag system.

We also want to reassure you that we are fully aware of the remaining bugs and QoL features requested by the community. We are committed to addressing these step-by-step in future updates. Most importantly, our team is currently dedicating significant resources to resolving the core issues with the save and load system, which remains our top priority. Thank you for your continued patience and support as we work to make Rodovia a better place!

Hotfix 1.0.2 Notes

Gameplay & UI

• Added default names for save files, allowing you to save your game instantly without needing to manually type a name.

• Implemented QoL improvements for the flag system: you can now double-click to place a contract flag.

• Added an in-game Patch Notes panel to easily track recent updates.

Campaign & Progression

• Fixed a major issue where completing main quests in specific scenarios failed to update the campaign map or count towards meta-progression.

• Resolved an issue that prevented new scenarios from unlocking properly.

General Fixes

• Fixed a critical error preventing multiple scenario events from triggering.

• Fixed a critical error preventing quest caravans from being sent out.

• Save/Load: Dialogues will no longer get stuck or fail to finish after loading a save.

• Caravans will no longer attempt to travel to markets that are not fully constructed.

• Addressed a bug where Points of Interest (POIs) could spawn interaction points in unreachable areas, causing heroes to freeze.

• Fixed an infinite audio loop caused by ambient crow sounds.

• Resolved a backend error related to the Alchemist's item checks.

• Addressed various other internal errors to improve overall stability.

Scenario-Specific Fixes

• \ Fixed community-reported issues regarding infinite Blood Feeder spawns.

• \ Fixed a community-reported issue where Baba Jaga would fail to spawn.

• \ * All 4 ritual bonfires must now be lit to progress (previously only required 3).

  • Enemies will now correctly attack the tree during the ritual, even if no defenders are present.

  • Resolved an issue preventing the Hunter from joining the player.

  • The Blood Tree now correctly grants its buff, and the related side mission functions as intended.

  • Corrected the dialogue triggered during the final undead wave on the lake.

  • Fixed a visual bug where the lake would not appear frozen after performing a Save/Load.

Important Note

As we continue our work to improve save and load stability during playing active scenarios, for now we highly recommend restarting your current scenarios from the beginning after updating to a new game version.

How to Report a Bug

To help us investigate and fix issues as quickly as possible, please provide the following on our Discord or Steam forums:

Greetings, your Grace!

Crown of Greed has officially launched! We want to start by thanking everyone who has joined us in Rodovia so far. Watching you manage your heroes, set bounties, and brave the dangers of our world is an incredible milestone for our team.

Thank you for every bug report and for your continued patience as we work to improve the realm!

Hotfix 1.0.1 Notes

This update focuses on stability and clarity, featuring rebalanced difficulties, a smoother onboarding experience, improved save functionality, and various mission flow fixes.

Gameplay

• New onboarding start: "New Frontier" is now the default introductory scenario.

• Reworked scenario unlock flow for a clearer, more gradual difficulty ramp.

• Added an Autosave after every mission completion.

Balance

• Difficulty rebalance: reduced challenge on Hard and Nightmare for a smoother progression.

Localization

• Fixed missing numeric values in quests.

• Resolved incomplete rendering of certain Chinese characters.

Bug fixes

• Fixed issue ending Price of Gold scenario immediately after caravan warning.

• Fixed werewolf boss attack/escape behavior on Night of the Fangs scenario.

• Save/Load: heroes now correctly pick up bags/POIs after loading.

• Save/Load during guild construction no longer breaks guild functionality .

• Improved readability of resurrection and mausoleum information..

• Fixed mission outro triggering on defeat instead of win.

• Corrected end-of-campagin dialogue trigger.

• Addional fixes and improvements.

Important Note: As we continue our work to improve save and load stability during playing active scenarios, for now we highly recommend restarting your current scenarios from the beginning after updating to a new game version.

What’s Next?

We hear your feedback, rulers. We know that technical hurdles are currently disrupting your conquests, and we want to assure you that we are on it.

Our team is fully focused on addressing the most pressing issues you've reported: save system stability, game balance, character AI, party mechanics, and progression-blocking bugs.

This is just the beginning. We will continue to closely monitor your reports and release subsequent hotfixes in the coming days.

How to Report a Bug

To help us investigate and fix issues as quickly as possible, please provide the following on our Discord or Steam forums:

Greetings, your Grace!

The moment has arrived. After months of development and invaluable feedback from our community, Crown of Greed is officially available on Steam!

To celebrate the launch, and thanks to your amazing support in reaching the first goal of our Community Challenge, the game is available with a 10% launch discount for 14 days!

Game Content The launch version features 12 story missions. Each has been designed to offer more depth than the initial demo. You will find that some scenarios are significantly longer and more complex, featuring side objectives that change based on your decisions. We wanted the campaign to feel non-linear, encouraging you to replay missions to find different solutions rather than just checking levels off a list.

Why play Crown of Greed?

• Rule through indirect influence: In this unique vision of the fantasy RTS genre, you do not issue direct orders. Your subjects have their own will, fears, and desires. Want to destroy a monster den? Set a bounty. Need to explore dangerous ruins? Announce a reward.

• Build and expand Rodovia: Transform a humble settlement into a bustling medieval empire. Strategically place buildings, manage resources, and create a thriving economy.

• Explore lands steeped in folklore: Discover the dark, mysterious regions of Rodovia inspired by European folklore. Face Basilisks, Drowners, and the legendary Baba Yaga.

• Wield magic: When gold fails, use magic. Unlock new spells and powerful abilities to support your heroes or bring destruction upon your enemies.

• Heroes with their own character: Recruit champions with random traits, both positive and negative. Ensure their chaotic nature serves your goals.

• The Heritage System: Your reign lasts longer than a single mission. Earn Heritage Points to unlock permanent upgrades for the kingdom, ensuring each subsequent scenario begins with a stronger foundation.

Supporter Pack DLC Alongside the base game, we are releasing an optional Supporter Pack for those who want to see more of the development process:

• Digital Artbook: Over 90 pages of concept art and world-building descriptions.

• Original Soundtrack: Over 50 minutes of music composed by Ignacy Zalewski.

• 6 Wallpapers: High-resolution art for your desktop. The DLC content will be placed in the game's main installation folder.

Crown of Greed Bundles

To provide the best value, we have prepared special bundles available right at launch:

Your Feedback Matters As an indie team, we will be monitoring the Steam forums and our Discord closely. If you encounter any bugs or have suggestions regarding balance, let us know. We are committed to supporting Crown of Greed with hotfix updates in the coming days.

Q&A About the Game

https://steamcommunity.com/app/1697870/discussions/0/797839944586488302/

If you enjoy your time in Rodovia, please consider leaving a Steam review. It is the single most important thing you can do to help our game reach more players.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Now, go and claim your crown!

Thank you, Kings

Blum Entertainment Team

Greetings, your Grace!

The release of Crown of Greed is just 24 hours away. Tomorrow, March 31st, the full version of the game becomes available. We wanted to take this final moment to clarify what you can expect from the launch version and what we have been working on in the final stretch.

Pricing

$19.99 | £14.99 | €19.99 | 71,99zł | 749 руб.

Release Information

The game will unlock tomorrow, March 31st, at 16:00 CEST.

Here is when you can start your journey in other time zones:

• 16:00 CEST (Warsaw, Berlin, Paris)

• 15:00 BST (London)

• 10:00 AM EDT (New York)

• 07:00 AM PDT (Los Angeles)

• 23:00 JST (Tokyo)

Thanks to your amazing support for reaching the first goal in our Community Challenge!

The next one is very close! 10% Launch Discount Target: 100,000 Wishlists | 10,000 Followers

Game Content The launch version features 12 story missions. Each has been designed to offer more depth than the initial demo. You will find that some scenarios are significantly longer and more complex, featuring side objectives that change based on your decisions. We wanted the campaign to feel non-linear, encouraging you to replay missions to find different solutions rather than just checking levels off a list. Supporter Pack DLC Alongside the base game, we are releasing an optional Supporter Pack for those who want to see more of the development process.

• Digital Artbook: Over 90 pages of concept art and world-building descriptions.

• Original Soundtrack: Over 50 minutes of music composed by Ignacy Zalewski.

• 6 Wallpapers: High-resolution art for your desktop. The DLC content will be placed in the game's main installation folder.

Thank you for following our development. See you in Rodovia tomorrow!

Thank you, Kings

Blum Entertainment Team

Greetings, your Grace!

The whispers in the taverns are true. The official release of Crown of Greed is approaching on March 31, 2026. To celebrate this upcoming milestone, we invite you to participate in our final Community Challenge. This is your chance to gather your strength and help Rodovia gain the visibility it deserves across the Steam realm.

We are now on the final stretch before the gates of our kingdom swing wide open. Our team is working tirelessly to polish every stone in Rodovia and ensure your reign begins with the glory it deserves. This is the last moment to rally your allies and prepare for the upcoming conquest.

By reaching our collective goals, you will unlock a special launch discount that will remain active for 14 days following the game's release. The more followers and wishlists we gather, the greater the bounty for everyone.

Current State of our Treasury:

• 94K Wishlists

• 9 842 Followers

The Path to Glory

5% Launch Discount

Target: 95,000 Wishlists | 9,900 Followers

10% Launch Discount

Target: 100,000 Wishlists | 10,000 Followers

15% Launch Discount

Target: 105,000 Wishlists | 10,500 Followers

How Can You Help?

Spread the word among your fellow lords and ladies. Every soul added to our wishlist and every new follower strengthens our kingdom. Your support is the gold that fuels the fires of Rodovia.

Prepare your coffers and sharpen your wits. The time to rule is almost here.

Thank you, Kings

Blum Entertainment Team

Greetings, your Grace!

The town hall bells are ringing, and your loyal subjects fill the streets in celebration. Today marks an important milestone, and we’re excited to share some great news. We’re officially ready to reveal the launch details for Crown of Greed and outline what content will be available on release. After years of development, shaped by your feedback, ideas, and shared testing, we are finally approaching the defining moment - the game’s launch.

We know you are eagerly awaiting the following information, so let us not keep you in suspense any longer. Let's dive straight into the juicy details!

First things first - Date, Price and Editions

Base game price is set to $19.99 USD, with regional pricing adjustments applied in selected regions. The game will release on Steam on March 31, 2026‼️

In addition to the standard edition, the game will be available as a Supporter Pack, including:

• a digital artbook featuring in-game artwork, behind-the-scenes materials, curiosities, and expanded lore - a real treat for hyped game fans and fantasy enjoyers

• the official soundtrack, composed by Ignacy Zalewski, an award-winning Polish composer

• A music preview will be shared separately, along with a direct link.

Campaign Content at Launch

Version 1.00 will feature 12 story-driven campaign missions, each comparable in length to the demo mission, with several scenarios offering significantly longer gameplay experiences.

Throughout the campaign, players will encounter multiple side objectives that add depth and variety to each scenario. Some missions can be completed in numerous different ways, often influencing how events unfold and shaping the outcome of a given situation. The campaign is designed with replayability in mind, offering a non-linear and multi-dimensional experience rather than a straightforward, one-time playthrough.

That said, we encourage you to try different strategies, tackle different difficulty levels, and discover the full potential of each mission!

Meta Progression and Kingdom Development

Kingdom Development System

Throughout the campaign, players gain access to an extensive kingdom progression panel that serves as a meta layer of development. Within this system, you can construct buildings that permanently unlock new gameplay options and strategic possibilities. Thanks to this system, you - the king - will be able to:

• unlock new hero abilities

• unlock new units and buildings

• significantly strengthening selected or favorite units

• complete scenarios on one of three difficulty levels to earn progression points

• use progression points to expand your kingdom

• and many, many more!

By motivating players to revisit missions and conquer the campaign on the toughest difficulty over time, the system delivers a diverse and ever-evolving experience. That means even more adventures in the hostile world of Rodovia! Speaking of which...

Slavic Themes and World Identity of Rodovia

Crown of Greed draws strong inspiration from Slavic mythology, folklore, and traditional beliefs, shaping the foundation of its world and narrative. The creatures you encounter, the overarching themes, and the overall worldbuilding are deeply rooted in this rich cultural heritage, giving the game a distinct identity and atmosphere.

Basilisk - a creature strongly associated with Slavic mythology

The music and visual art are created by Polish artists, further strengthening the authenticity and tone of the experience. This cultural influence is not just a backdrop, but a core element that defines the mood, storytelling, and artistic direction of the game. By embracing these inspirations, the world of Crown of Greed offers something both unique and grounded in tradition.

Indirect Control - No more Point-and-Click Commands

One of the most recognizable and characteristic features of the game is that heroes are not controlled directly by you - the player. Instead, they operate based on their own AI-driven behavior, making independent decisions as the world unfolds around them.

They may choose to explore the map, visit taverns, shop for equipment in your facilities or join battles on their own initiative, depending on the situation and their personal priorities. Rather than issuing direct commands, players influence their actions indirectly by placing reward flags on specific locations or objectives and offering gold, the only true currency, as an incentive. This system creates a dynamic and organic flow to gameplay, where strategy revolves around guidance and motivation rather than direct control. Will you be able to bend your subjects to you will?

Hero progression - from a simple recruit to a true veteran

That means no more point-and-click commands! Mastery lies in shaping your units’ path through smart decisions, motivating them with well-placed rewards for dangerous tasks, and ensuring they have the right conditions to develop their full potential.

Hero Traits System

Every recruited hero enters the kingdom with a set of randomly generated traits that shape their strengths and weaknesses. These traits can be both positive and negative, influencing how they perform in different situations and adding unpredictability to their development. Some heroes may gain increased effectiveness against undead, making them invaluable in certain encounters, while others might struggle with flaws such as alcoholism, causing them to occasionally fall asleep during patrols.

Such characteristics make each hero feel distinct and require players to adapt their strategies accordingly. No two recruits are exactly alike, which adds depth and variety to every campaign. Life in Rodovia is not easy, even for heroes, and their personal quirks often become as impactful as their combat abilities.

Spells and Hero Headquarters

The spells you cast harm your enemies, aid your heroes or even boost your economy

As the game progresses, players gain access to new hero headquarters that expand the strategic possibilities of their kingdom. Each newly constructed headquarters unlocks additional spells and abilities in the library, which can then be researched to strengthen your forces.

These upgrades include defensive options such as protective shields for heroes, as well as powerful offensive tools like lightning strikes that can be unleashed against enemies. Expanding your magical arsenal becomes an important part of long-term planning and preparation. Choosing which abilities to research first can significantly influence how you approach future challenges and shape your overall strategy.

Voice Acting, Narration and AI

Crown of Greed is narrated by George Ledoux, a true industry legend and an outstanding voice actor whose performance brings depth and personality to the experience. His narration plays a key role in shaping the tone and atmosphere of the game, guiding players through the world with gravitas and character. The storytelling gains additional weight and immersion thanks to his distinctive voice and delivery.

The game is created entirely without the use of generative AI. Every element of Crown of Greed is human-made, including the art, music, writing, voice acting, and programming. The project is built on the creativity, passion, and craftsmanship of real people, ensuring authenticity and a personal touch in every aspect of the experience.

Soon the gates of Crown of Greed will swing wide open!

Final Notes

As we approach the final stretch before release, we’re proud to say that Crown of Greed launches with (among other things) a full-length story-driven campaign, a deep meta progression system, unique indirect control mechanics, fully handcrafted content, and a strong Slavic identity woven into every aspect of the world.

This project has grown into something truly special, shaped not only by our vision but also by the passion and dedication of the people around it. March 31 is just around the corner, so stay hyped!

We want to sincerely thank all the players who supported us along the way - our testers, our community members, and everyone who shared their ideas, feedback, and encouragement throughout development. Your involvement has had a real impact on the final shape of the game.

The wait is almost over. It won’t be long now until you can step into the world of Crown of Greed and experience it for yourselves. See you again soon!

Thank you, Kings

Blum Entertainment Team

Greetings, your Grace! 👑

Welcome to the Chronicles of Rodovia - a series designed to prepare you for ascension to the throne! 📖 Thanks to the following entries, you will learn how to manage your kingdom and your subjects, make crucial, even fateful decisions, and safeguard your reign from premature demise. In each subsequent post, we will take a closer look at a different gameplay element and explain the basic mechanics that govern the world of Crown of Greed, so be sure to follow them carefully.

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This entry in the Chronicles takes a different turn, as we momentarily move beyond the battlefield and the footholds created in every mission. We have wanted to tell you more about the Kingdom Management System for a long time now, and we are glad that we are ready to introduce you to more details. The feature we describe below not only adds depth to the gameplay, but also gives you another field to make important decisions and try out different strategies. Let's dive right in!

Let your kingdom thrive - even between missions

If you've already played the pre-release version of Crown of Greed or have been following the Chronicles of Rodovia series closely, you're certainly already familiar with the game's gameplay loop. You find yourself in the middle of nowhere, in hostile enemy territory, where you must fight for every inch of land and every single shiny coin. However, between these murderous challenges there is also time for a moment of rest and calm planning.

Behold the Kingdom Management System - a feature allowing you to expand your kingdom between missions. You can think of it as a new meta-progression mechanic, where you - the king - can use the points earned during the campaign to buy upgrades for your kingdom. Needless to say, these upgrades will surely prove to be very helpful when tackling the challenges ahead!

Naturally, the question arises: how do you obtain the points needed to develop your kingdom? Heritage points, as they’re known, are earned by completing a scenario’s main objective, with greater rewards available at higher difficulty settings, and by taking on and completing various side missions. The rule is simple here - the more deadly the quest, the more Heritage points you get! That’s why it can be worth pushing your management skills to the limit and tackling the higher difficulty levels - especially since the points can only be obtained once per mission, so you can't just "farm" points in one scenario over and over again.

Work in Progress - the Kingdom System panel

What kind of upgrades and buildings can you choose?

It turns out that there are many buildings that can enhance your headquarters, and each of them will provide a different effect and bonuses. Be sure to review them all carefully before making your selection to manage your Heritage points wisely. Your choice of upgrades should reflect your unique playstyle and the way you manage your cities during missions. And now - the buildings. They are divided into categories:

• Economy

• Military

• Reconnaissance

• Science

• and Others

Work in Progress - Expanding your Kingdom

Making the right choice...

On top of that, many of the buildings can be upgraded from Tier 1 to Tier 2 and Tier 3, just as can the heroes' dwelling during missions. When you decide to upgrade a building, you will increase its efficiency and provide yourself with additional benefits - but to make sure this is not groundless, let's look at the example of the Town Hall.

Tier 1 - Town Hall - grants extra starting gold in every next mission

Tier 2 - Tax Center - grants additional tax collector and increases all collectors movement speed

Tier 3 - Capitol - increase kingdom gold income making you even richer!

And all this for just one building! Now you see how powerful the Kingdom Management System is. If you're a player who likes to first stabilize your kingdom economically before taking on your enemies, Town Hall is the perfect choice. But what if you prefer a different leadership style?

Other buildings examples

• Wheelwright's workshop - significantly improve the speed, profitability and durability of caravans

• Defensive fort - unlocks a new type of tower, develops powerful abilities for Warrior and Arbalester

• Armory - increases guards' stats, unlocks new armor and weapon upgrades, grants bonuses to items bought by your heroes

• The cartographer's office - significantly supports your efforts to explore the fog of war and improves visibility at night

• Tower of the Arcana - reduces the cooldown and cost of spells, supports Vestal, Necromancer, Druid, and Wizard heroes, and makes reviving your dead adventurers... less painful

• Heroes' Guild - provides a better start for recruited heroes and allows for greater freedom in hiring them, unlocks the ability to create teams of 3 and 4 heroes

• And many, many more!

Given the sheer number of options, approaches, and strategies, we can't wait to see how you build your kingdom. Will you prioritize magic? Growth? Support specific hero classes? Or perhaps create a balanced mix of all bonuses? It all depends on you, the king, but beware. Your choices matter!

Work in Progress - the Kingdom System panel

As always, there are two sides of the coin

Unfortunately, in the world of Rodovia, nothing comes without a cost. Every decent kingdom needs the sewer system, often called the veins of civilization. Sewers, despite their important sanitary function, are also an ideal habitat for pesky rats, which can become a real nuisance to your city.

And although it may sound trivial (after all, your warriors face deadly dragons and huge devils), an untamed rat population can cause you a lot of problems. The more buildings you build in the Kingdom Management System, the more sewers connect them. Needless to say, more rats will soon visit your streets. These hostile rodents are not afraid of humans. They are known for attacking workers, guards, and tax collectors inside the city, distracting much of the guards' attention. Don't forget about this "additional cost" when growing your kingdom, your grace!

Work in Progress - Sewers and the Rats

Thank you, your Majesty!

We trust that the fifteenth entry of the Chronicles of Rodovia series has sparked your eagerness to seize the throne and guide your kingdom to prosperity and glory! You can be sure that we will soon publish more interesting information and news about the game, just like the next parts of our Chronicles 😁 Stay hyped, stay tuned, and add Crown of Greed to your Steam wishlist. Thank you, Rulers!

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Greetings, your Grace! 👑

Welcome to the Chronicles of Rodovia - a series designed to prepare you for ascension to the throne! 📖 Thanks to the following entries, you will learn how to manage your kingdom and your subjects, make crucial, even fateful decisions, and safeguard your reign from premature demise. In each subsequent post, we will take a closer look at a different gameplay element and explain the basic mechanics that govern the world of Crown of Greed, so be sure to follow them carefully.

Today, our steps will not be directed towards the battlefield, but deeper into our city. This doesn't mean we're shelving our sword - no, we're not! There are many ways to cultivate your combat skills, and some of them lie outside the standard battlefield. We believe that today's topic will ignite your curiosity and that after reading today's chronicles you will be able to put the new information to good use - all for the safety and glory of your kingdom!

Magic and blades - the true proctors of your land

Even the most financially, administratively, and constructionally skilled kings will not survive long in the hostile lands of Rodovia. No without their mercenary hero defenders! While the above skills are definitely very important, they will not be of much use to us if our settlement is flooded with hordes of enemies. That's why we need powerful spells and trained warriors to drive them away!

Honing your skills on the battlefield is a great way to gain power, glory, and wealth, but it also puts you one step away from ending your heroic career in a wolf’s maw, beneath a devil’s axe, or in the scorching breath of a dragon. Such dangers are especially deadly for beginner heroes.

Picture this: how is a fresh, inexperienced adventurer supposed to survive the late-game, where enemies grow terrifyingly strong, and every remaining quest is a dangerous gamble? Truly, nobody would want to trade places with them. Fortunately, a wise king like you has a solution to this problem... Let's see how you can grant your new heroes a good start into their new role, how can you support more experienced adventurers in their training and how to get access to the most powerful magic out there!

The Arena

The ringing of steel, the snap of bowstrings, and the roar of combat fill the air around the arena. Welcome to the place where your heroes can train safely, free from the threat of death - though you’ll soon discover the Arena has far more to offer. Every wise ruler, especially one who has reached the later stages of the game, should consider building an Arena. Why is that, you ask?

THESE TWO BUILDINGS CAN CHANGE THE FACE OF YOUR FOOTHOLD

What can the Arena do for you?

• enables hero training

• generates passive gold income

• unlocks the ability to develop skill technologies for heroes

• technologies, among many other things, allow the recruitment of heroes with higher starting levels

• can be upgraded to tier 2 which also affect the availability of skill tiers

We’ll go over each of these points shortly, as they all deserve a bit more clarification, but we are sure you can already see that the Arena is quite handy!

The training:

As we mentioned earlier, each of your recruited heroes can enter the Arena to train their combat abilities on its sands. It turns out that, just like most things in the kingdom of Rodovia, this choice comes with both advantages and drawbacks. While training in the arena is much safer, it is simply slower than hardening yourself on the real battlefield. It's up to you to see if you are a ruler who enjoys a high risk - high reward scenario, or a cautious commander who slowly but surely pursues his goal.

The gold income:

The more gold coins in your pocket, the merrier! In this case, the principle is simple - the Arena will behave like any other building in your city and will generate passive gold income. Even though it is a place filled with fearsome warriors, it cannot resist the greed of our beloved tax collector!

ARENA IS A GREAT WAY TO TRAIN YOUR WARRIORS

The technologies:

Through hours spent target shooting, sparring, and sharing experiences, heroes can unlock entirely new skills available only through the Arena. New skills mean much greater effectiveness in battle against a real opponent, so if the state of your treasury allows it, you should always invest in developing them! Here are some examples of abilities that can enrich your heroes' arsenal: Chop, Taunt, Poisoned hit, Battle fury, The wheel of death... and many more. And here is the fun part - when you upgrade your Arena to tier 2, you will be able to unlock even more new abilities!

Hero recruitment:

We believe one of the most significant bonuses the Arena offers is the ability to recruit heroes at level 3 or 5. Once you develop the right technology, you won't have to deal with a bunch of novice adventurers, most of whom would end up in a graveyard anyway. Your warriors will be (more or less) immediately ready to undertake field missions after recruitment. How convenient!

Tier 1 and 2:

Just like with "the gold income", the matter is quite simple here. You can upgrade your Arena from tier 1 to tier 2 to access all the extra goodies and possibilities. The Arena in its second tier offers more technologies to develop and use, better hero training and better hero recruitment.

The Library

Hundreds of dusty books, ancient scrolls and a wealth of knowledge - all this is hidden behind the library doors, simply waiting for you to discover them. It is told, that every ruler who crosses their threshold is sure to learn powerful spells and sorceries. This matters even more knowing that, as the king, you cannot fight directly. Instead, you can rain down magical powers across the battlefield to weaken enemies and bolster your heroes.

LIBRARY OFFERS NUMEROUS POWERFUL SPELLS AND ABILITIES

What can the Arena do for you?

• Just as the Arena, it has tier 1 and tier 2 upgrades

• It allows you to unlock and discover a range of new mighty spells in hero dwellings

• To put it simply, the Library provides skills for magic-focused classes, while the Arena unlocks abilities for reconnaissance, offensive, and defensive groups.

Tier 1 and 2:

Once you build the Library at its basic level, you'll gain access to a range of powerful spells. Before they can be used, however, you'll need to pay their cost and wait for them to be researched. Naturally, raising the building to its 2nd tier will expand the arsenal of available magic. Higher level spells, while more expensive, are also more deadly and influential.

New spells to unlock:

This is where the fun part begins! Below you will find examples of spells you can cast directly from your throne. Each of them can turn the fate of the battle and save your brave heroes, so use them wisely!

- Fragmentation grenade in the Arbalesters Workshop

- God’s hammer in the Order of Knights

- Illumination in the Monastery

- Summoning a bear in the Tree of Elements

- Aura of haste in the Dryad’s Altar

- Curse

- Meteor Shower

Of course, these are just a glimpse of the Library’s full potential. In fact, its power is so great that it has been exempted from taxes... a rather unusual situation in the world of Crown of Greed! Needless to say, wielding the power of arcane magic is incredibly satisfying - whether you’re reducing hordes of enemies to ash with a single gesture, aiding your heroes in crucial moments, or cleverly scouting the map. These are experiences every ruler will remember.

With that in mind, if you want to learn more about the Magic System, head to this Chronicles »

Thank you, your Majesty!

We trust that the fourteen entry of the Chronicles of Rodovia series has sparked your eagerness to seize the throne and guide your kingdom to prosperity and glory! You can be sure that we will soon publish more interesting information and news about the game, just like the next parts of our Chronicles 😁 Stay hyped, stay tuned, and add Crown of Greed to your Steam wishlist. Thank you, Rulers!

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Hear ye, rulers of the realm! 👑

The scribes have set quill to parchment and the royal seal is warm. A new decree rolls across the realm offering guidance for cunning rulers and fresh hurdles for the bold✨A fresh patch 0.6.0 has arrived, bearing numerous changes to the game! 🎮

0.6.0 - Demo Notes 📝

New & Notable

- Hero Renaming — give your champions proper (or ridiculous) names. - Habitats & Spawners 2.0 — more frequent, more varied enemy raids emerging from lairs. - Final Boss Buffed — the last encounter now hits harder and lasts longer. - Decrees Have Costs — royal signatures now come with a price tag.

UI / UX

- New Dialog & Tutorial Panel — clearer guidance and cleaner presentation. - New UI elements & tooltips for faster, more transparent decision-making. - Gold Mine & Trading Post panels polished and clarified. - Tax sliders in the Castle behave more consistently. - Panels now close correctly (fixed several cases where they wouldn’t). - Improved button hitboxes for snappier clicking. - Missing VFX restored when collecting gold and capturing POIs.

Systems & Performance

- Fog of War - rebuilt & optimized for smoother exploration. - X-Ray - rebuilt & optimized for better visibility in cluttered scenes. - Level loading stability significantly improved.

Tutorial & Guidance

- Tutorial flow updated; several hint triggers reworked for better timing and context.

AI & Economy

- Tax Collector now finds buildings more reliably. - Fixed an issue that could grant infinite gold via the Tax Collector. - NPC movement & run animations corrected and synced.

Fixes (Gameplay & Logic)

- Coordinated-attack lairs now properly destroyed (preventing cascading errors). - Gold Mine no longer stuck in a perpetual upgrade state. - Remove the Upgrade button when a building cannot be upgraded. - Prevented bridge blockages caused by placing buildings in choke points.

Localization

- Added Simplified Chinese missing strings.

Balance & Misc

- Broad stability, optimization, and rebalance pass across the board. - Numerous minor bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements.

To all rulers and adventurers: thank you for every report, idea, and kind (or stern!) word. Your feedback shapes the realm, and we’re pushing hard to make Crown of Greed sharper, fairer, and more fun each patch.

If you’d like to chat with us, share clips, or help improve the game, join our Discord - the council chamber is always open. 👑

Greetings, your Grace! 👑

The Steam Next Fest: October Edition 2025 has come to an end, and what a glorious event it has been! Over the course of the festival, countless rulers stepped into their gilded thrones to test their strategic might, cunning, and ambition in Crown of Greed. We want to extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone who downloaded the demo, played, streamed, and most importantly - shared their invaluable feedback. Your words and impressions mean the world to us, and they continue to shape the future of the game.

Once again, you have proven how truly skilled and majestic rulers you are. The challenges we presented were not for the faint of heart, yet you faced them with sharp minds and unyielding will. Watching you build your outposts, outsmart your deadly rivals, and navigate the delicate balance between power and greed has been an absolute delight for our team. Much appreciated!

Another significant milestone achieved!

And while the Fest is now over, don't worry - this is only the beginning. Based on your insightful suggestions, reports, and our own internal tests, we are already hard at work expanding Crown of Greed to make it even more engaging and extensive. Soon, you can expect us to present you the new mechanics, refined systems, and fresh additions that will enrich the gameplay experience, offering new ways to plot, build, and reign.

We’ll be sharing more exciting information about what’s coming next very soon - so stay tuned! The next chapter in the evolution of Crown of Greed is already in motion, and we can’t wait to reveal what’s brewing behind the castle walls. Let us just mention, that we are fully aware that there is still room for improvement in terms of units and heroes AI, balance, enemy matchmaking, and overall gameplay fluidity. Rest assured that we are doing our best to improve these gameplay elements - mainly based on your feedback.

Spread the word among your fellow rulers and see how they do!

We are always happy to welcome new kings and queens to our kingdom, so be sure to tell your friends about the Crown of Greed project. You must be wondering whether they would be able to handle such a demanding role, right? The best way to support the game is to add it to your Steam Wishlist - and the more rulers who do so, the better!

The Steam Next Fest marks another milestone on our journey toward full release, and it wouldn’t be possible without your unwavering support and enthusiasm. From the bottom of our royal hearts, thank you once again, noble rulers, for joining us on this adventure.

Good luck in Rodovia, Rulers

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A new dawn rises over Rodovia! 🌅

Demo Update 0.5.0 is here, bringing a fresh look and a smoother experience across the kingdom! ⚔️ 👑

0.5.0 - Demo Notes

- Brand new, refreshed UI :sparkles:

- Added an intro tutorial (can be disabled in the options)

- Added new keyboard shortcuts

- Fixed the Afterlife Blessing effect

- Reduced damage from bleeding, burning, and poison effects

- Difficulty levels rebalanced

- Field Medic set now cures bleeding and poison

- Improved building texture quality

- Enhanced day/night cycle visuals

- Heroes will now enter inns only when they actually need to

- Improved movement and pathfinding systems

- Shortened Assembling Party duration

We hear you, commanders! 🛡️

We know how much you care about better balance, more diverse hero AI, improved enemy matchups, and smoother user experience (yes, edge scrolling is on our list!). As a small studio we're doing our best to enhance gameplay quality, fix lingering issues, and bring your suggestions to life.

Thank you for every report and piece of feedback.

The BLUM Entertainment Team

Greetings, your Grace! 👑

Welcome to the Chronicles of Rodovia - a series designed to prepare you for ascension to the throne! 📖 Thanks to the following entries, you will learn how to manage your kingdom and your subjects, make crucial, even fateful decisions, and safeguard your reign from premature demise. In each subsequent post, we will take a closer look at a different gameplay element and explain the basic mechanics that govern the world of Crown of Greed, so be sure to follow them carefully.

Before we get to today's topic, we have an important announcement to make. We are thrilled to tell you that Crown of Greed will take part in the upcoming ▶️ Steam Next Fest October Edition! ◀️ Look for our title among the other games participating in this event and spread the word among your friends! Only with your help can we introduce our project to thousands of new players around the world. And now...

Advice that will keep your realm from falling into ruin

The Kingdom of Rodovia consists of unfriendly, unexplored and extremely dangerous lands where wild beasts, undead and demons lie in wait for unwary travelers or brave souls who decide to venture too far into the wilderness. Fighting them, although honorable, is very difficult and tricky. And so, speaking of tricks - today we want to introduce you to a helpful list of best practices, tips and guidelines that will help you survive in every situation!

Whether it's combat, building your wealth, map awareness, or relationships with your fickle heroes, we believe the following advice will definitely be useful to you as you prepare for your noble role of a king. Stay sharp and read carefully, as what follows might save you and your kingdom from disaster. Let’s dive right in!

Tips & Tricks you need to know

Knowledge comes with experience... but that doesn't mean you can't benefit from the experiences of others! Before we dive into the tips, keep in mind that every ruler has a unique style - what’s a game-changing trick for one might be barely noticeable to another. Nevertheless, it is worth trying them all out in practice to give your foothold the maximum chance of survival and defeating the enemies that threaten it.

1. Placing Watchtowers in strategic locations 🏹

From the early stages until the end of the game, Watchtowers are one of the main pillars of defense. Know, that their placement is crucial for them to function properly, so try to build your towers in strategic locations. The best places are narrow passages leading to the vicinity of your city, immediate proximity to the streets and buildings of your foothold or areas surrounding strategic locations such as caravan routes or gold mines.

Properly placed watchtowers are a powerful defensive tool

2. Protecting the tax collector's route 🪙

Your loyal tax collector visits each building under your control, gathering the tribute that is rightfully yours. Left alone, however, he is defenseless and can easily fall victim to a murderous attack, losing all collected money. That's why you need to keep him safe from harm!

To do this, place the Watchtowers mentioned in point 1. in strategic places along his route, or hire heroes who will repel hostile creatures that want to slay him. Such an investment, although sometimes not cheap, will definitely pay off over time!

3. Making money from Outposts and Gold Mines ⛏️

If you manage to capture remote outposts and restore them to service, caravans heading your way will soon depart. If they manage to reach your headquarters, your treasury will be filled with a considerable amount of gold coins. As with the Tax Collector, you must ensure their safe passage.

If you’re after riches, Gold Mines are the way to go. Remove the surrounding threats, construct the right facility, and reap the rewards of golden mining! Stay alert, as your enemies will not be idle and will try to put an end to your profitable venture! While, Gold Mines require a long construction time and are located in difficult to access places, they are still a "golden deal" investment.

Goldmine is a difficult but profitable investment

4. Scouting missions 🔍

The better you know the areas surrounding your foothold, the better your chances of discovering treasures and avoiding dangers. Send your heroes on reconnaissance missions so you can learn the terrain and plan your next moves! Moreover, dispelling the fog of war will allow you to discover additional side missions, treasures, new buildings, and gain kingdom development points.

5. Hero fee management 💰

All heroes, whether beginners or veterans, love gold. The true skill lies in assigning the right rewards to each quest. Remember not to offer your rookie heroes too high fees - just a few hundred coins are enough for them to decide to undertake the expedition and fulfill your will. Remember that you can change the reward while the assignment is still on, so be wise with your wealth! Often, a better solution to develop your heroes is to send them on a series of "cheap" missions rather than one expensive escapade.

6. Wise fighting ⚔️

The sooner you get used to constant attacks on your kingdom, the better! However, instead of repelling constant attacks with heroes, watchtowers, and guards, sometimes a precision strike is the better option. Monster habitats in the vicinity of your city constantly generate new enemies, so if you are strong enough, consider destroying them to relieve the pressure on your border defenses. Once you have cleared the nearby areas of monster habitats, you should have more time and space to expand your city and plan further expeditions.

Destroying enemy dwellings will limit attacks on your kingdom

7. Caring for your champions ✊

Your heroes will sometimes die in battle. That's just the nature of the world of Rodovia. However, this does not mean that it is not worth taking care of them! Remember that you can support their effectiveness by offering them access to Blacksmith, Market, or Inn. You can also upgrade your heroes' habitats to improve their abilities.

One veteran is worth more than three greenhorn adventurers. That’s why, in tough battles, you should focus on supporting your most experienced warriors with spells and reinforcements. You can even bring back the most powerful heroes from the dead... however it's not a cheap or easy task.

8. Completing mission objectives ✅

This is a short but very important tip. Never delay completing scenario objectives for too long, as an overly drawn-out session can overwhelm you! At some point, the hordes of enemies flooding your city may prove to be its undoing...

9. Actions between scenarios 🗺️

We will devote a separate entry to this topic, so here we will only reveal a little bit of the secret. Between scenarios, you'll be able to purchase numerous upgrades that will accompany you throughout the game. Don't neglect them, and choose wisely to increase your effectiveness and secure additional bonuses!

You don't have to stay idle during combat, you can support your units with powerful spells

10. Unique hero traits 🎖️

Again, this is the topic we want to cover in the separate entry. For now, let's just say that each hero, in addition to their class, has a number of unique traits that determine their temperament or character. These traits influence character development, willingness to undertake different types of missions, combat prowess, and other factors, so they simply cannot be ignored.

11. Don't be afraid to try again 💀

Crown of Greed is no easy game! It's totally okay to fail... as long as you won't give up and try again! Experiment with different tactics, methods, and strategies so that the experience you gain helps you overcome any challenge.

12. Difficulty levels 📈

Are the Crown of Greed challenges too deadly? Or maybe... too easy? If so, be sure to test different difficulty settings to tailor the game to your preferences.

With the above tips, you will surely gain greater efficiency in managing your subjects, heroes and shiny gold. As you progress through future missions and challenges, you’ll be able to add your own tried-and-true strategies to this list and even share them among other players! We encourage you to explore new solutions and clever tactics that even we, the devs, haven't thought of.

While playing the Demo, you've repeatedly surprised us with your creativity and prowess, and we can't wait to see what else you're capable of. But in the meanwhile...

Thank you, your Majesty!

We trust that the thirteenth entry of the Chronicles of Rodovia series has sparked your eagerness to seize the throne and guide your kingdom to prosperity and glory! You can be sure that we will soon publish more interesting information and news about the game, just like the next parts of our Chronicles 😁 Stay hyped, stay tuned, and add Crown of Greed to your Steam wishlist. Thank you, Rulers!

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Greetings, your Grace! 👑

Welcome to the Chronicles of Rodovia - a series designed to prepare you for ascension to the throne! 📖 Thanks to the following entries, you will learn how to manage your kingdom and your subjects, make crucial, even fateful decisions, and safeguard your reign from premature demise. In each subsequent post, we will take a closer look at a different gameplay element and explain the basic mechanics that govern the world of Crown of Greed, so be sure to follow them carefully.

We know it's been a while...

As you've surely noticed, it’s been a while since our last devlog; however, that doesn't mean our kingdom has become deserted! Nothing of the sort - we’ve actually been hard at work in our forges, workshops, and training grounds, fully immersed in developing the Crown of Greed project.

At the same time, we want to assure you that we’re returning to a regular stream of updates straight from the kingdom of Rodovia, with some genuinely fascinating (some would say groundbreaking!) news on the horizon. Want to be one of the very first to know about them? If so, be sure to stay tuned with our Steam page and Discord server. And now...

Hero visual changes as they level up

From zero to hero! Champions' advancing system 💪

Partnering with heroes, while not cheap and often difficult, is fundamental to the operation of any kingdom. Champions' actions are an extension of the ruler's will and strategy, which is why it is said that the destiny of a ruler’s reign depends on their cunning and strength. With that in mind, we don't want to rely on weak or inexperienced heroes, right? To carry out our tasks, we need true veterans who can cope with any challenge that lies ahead. But... how can we find them?

Gaining experience and leveling up

As is usually the case, the beginnings are humble. When your kingdom sets a new foothold in an unknown, hostile land, you will have to start (almost) from scratch. After constructing the first recruitment buildings, such as Barracks, Syndicate of the Sticky Fingers, or Hunter Camp, you will be able to recruit your first adventurers. Rookies, if you will. But fear not - sending them into the wild will undoubtedly forge true warriors… at least for those who make it back.

How can your heroes earn experience?

• Dealing damage (to enemies and enemy structures),

• Killing enemies,

• Healing allies (e.g., in the case of Enchantress),

• Training in buildings tailored to enhance their possibilities (this feature is still to be developed),

• Participating in team combat with other heroes,

Upgrading hero dwelling

As you can see, true legends are made in the heat of battle, adventure, and exploration. Your heroes will gladly take on such expeditions - for the right reward, of course. Those who succeed will come back stronger… and you can always recruit new ones to replace those who don’t, right?

Each level of experience is crucial 📈

Now that we know how champions can gain their experience, let's see how it can benefit our cause. And so, each new hero level rewards them with a few points of attributes, which are crucial to their performance while completing quests. Attributes are the basic characteristics of adventurers that you can view in their character panel (after clicking on them).

Example attributes:

• attack power,

• attack speed,

• agility,

• vitality,

• armor,

• speed,

• resistances,

• max stamina,

• or even luck!

The stronger the heroes, the more difficult challenges they can take on

Remember that each subsequent level requires more experience points to achieve it. You can track your hero's experience progress bar and level in their character panel.

Other bonuses from character development ⚔️

To help you distinguish your favorite veteran champions from the ordinary beginner adventurers, we decided to reward them with their own advanced looks. How does it work?

After reaching the level-milestones, that is levels 10 and 20, their textures will be replaced with ones that represent their progression and higher rank compared to other heroes of the same class. This will make it easier to recognize them on the battlefield and, for example, support them with reinforcements or powerful spells. What's more, your advancing heroes (levels 5, 10, 15, and 20) will receive new immersive sounds.

However, if you think that experience alone, while important, is not enough, remember that you can also support your champions in your kingdom buildings. The Forge and its weapon and armor upgrades, the Marketplace offering artifacts, the Alchemist with his potions, the Arena, the Library - they all can be used to your heroes benefit. Remember about them when expanding your next cities, for a ruler’s reign is only as strong as the heroes who serve him!

Remember to help out your heroes through regular upgrades

Thank you, your Majesty!

We trust that the twelfth of the Chronicles of Rodovia series has sparked your eagerness to seize the throne and guide your kingdom to prosperity and glory! You can be sure that we will soon publish more interesting information and news about the game, just like the next parts of our Chronicles 😁 Stay hyped, stay tuned, and add Crown of Greed to your Steam wishlist. Thank you, Rulers!

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Greetings, your Grace! 👑

The magic system in Crown of Greed ⚡

How does it work? 🧙‍♂️

Example spells and their effects ☄️

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Greetings, your Grace! 👑

The Crown of Greed release window is set on early 2026

Warm reception of the Demo and further decisions

What do we plan to achieve with this extra time?

More info coming soon!

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Power of nature - Druids 🌿

Druid abilities ✨

The Tree of Elements 🌳

Need to shoot something? Hire Arbalesters 🎯

Arbalester abilities ✨

Shooter’s Workshop 🏹

Thank you, your Majesty!

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Greetings, your Grace! 👑

A huge thank you to our community 💪

What's coming next? 🛠️

For now - let's enjoy the Demo and try to beat it in the Nightmare mode 💀

Good luck in Rodovia, Rulers

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Good news, your Grace! 👑

Crown of Greed Demo - Hotfix 0.1.7 Notes:

Good luck in Rodovia, Rulers

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Hope you enjoy your Demo adventure, your Grace! 👑

Crown of Greed Demo - Hotfix 0.1.6 Notes:

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The time has come, your Grace! 👑

The Crown of Greed Demo is now live 💥

Differences between the Playest version and Demo ⚒️

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Even more immersive and challenging experience ⚔️

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What awaits us in the future?

More about the Demo version

When you will have an opportunity to play again?

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But don't worry - we have two exciting updates to brighten the mood! 🤩

Playtest Patch 0.1.4 Notes:

Bug Fixes:

Improvements:

Balance:

Please note 📜

A word from the team 💭

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Greetings, your Grace! 👑

Playtest Patch 0.1.3 Notes:

Bug Fixes:

Improvements:

Balance:

Please note 📜

A word from our team 💭

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Greetings, your Grace! 👑

Playtest Patch 0.1.2 Notes:

Bug Fixes:

Improvements:

Balance:

Please note 📜

A word from our team 💭

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