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Kaiserpunk Release Postponed to 2025
Overseer Games Stays Committed to Delivering a Full, Polished Experience
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September 12, 2024
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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Overseer Games :
Zagreb, September 12, 2024 – Overseer Games has officially announced that the release of Kaiserpunk, the highly anticipated strategy game, has been postponed to February 27, 2025. The decision reflects the studio’s unwavering commitment to delivering a complete and polished gaming experience that meets the high expectations of the community.
"Our small team of 10 has been working tirelessly to ensure that Kaiserpunk exceeds the expectations of the 130,000 players who have already wishlisted the game," said Danijel Mihokovic, the Lead designer of Kaiserpunk. "We’ve made the tough call to delay the release, but we believe it’s the right choice. Entering Early Access was considered, but ultimately, we felt that it wouldn't do justice to the full vision of Kaiserpunk."
While Early Access has become a common approach for many game developers, the team at Overseer Games is determined to launch Kaiserpunk as a complete experience. "We’re not against Early Access in principle," Mihokovic continued, "but for a game like Kaiserpunk, we believe it’s crucial for players to experience the entire journey in the best possible light."
Despite challenges in finding a publisher willing to take a chance on something truly unique, Overseer Games remains steadfast in its vision. "Even if some publishers don’t recognize the potential of what we’re creating, or are too hesitant to try something genuinely new, we won’t compromise. Our players come first," said Mihokovic continuing further, "and like [Tim] Bender said, I also wouldn't sign with 90% of publishers out there. " 
In the meantime, the team has been busy expanding the game’s core design based on player feedback. New features added include heritage system, customizable flags, multiple new biomes, and an intricate trading system. Significant optimization work has already been completed, with further improvements planned in the lead-up to launch.
"We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated in our playtests and demo sessions," Mihokovic added. "Your feedback has been instrumental in shaping Kaiserpunk, and we can’t wait for you to see the results."
To keep the community engaged, Overseer Games is launching a series of in-depth feature articles that will explore all aspects of Kaiserpunk. These articles will offer insights into the game’s mechanics, world-building, and the creative process behind its development.
Additionally, players should keep an eye out for the next playtest session, which will provide another opportunity to experience Kaiserpunk before its official release.
Key Features:
Robust City Building: Shape your city-state from the ground up! Unlock new buildings and upgrades to customize the layout of your city-state from the streets to the skylines.
Take Over The World: Ally yourself with neighboring regions to facilitate trade and embark on a global conquest. With over 100 regions for the taking, enjoy unique bonuses and penalties depending on who you conquer and who you align with.
By Land, Sea and Air: Take it to the skies and the sea! Build important pieces of infrastructure in the sea and take the fight against your warring rivals in land, sea and air battles.Defend your city-state no matter how opposing forces choose to target you.
Control Over Your Resources: Dive into resource management and industrial production to grow your city-state to an empire that even neighboring regions would be jealous of. With 100 different types of resources to mine, farm, refine and manufacture; there is no end in sight to how powerful a city you can become for either good or nefarious means.
Become a Logistical Powerhouse: Streamline supply lines to ensure that every aspect of your empire is running on all cylinders. Trade with merchants and smugglers or agree to larger trade deals with outside factions. Keeping production running as smoothly as possible will make your workers happy and your city-state as desirable as can be.
Alter History With Every Choice: Every single choice has an impactful effect on the narrative, economy and the fate of your citizens. Whether you are a leader of peace or exert your tyrannical power upon others, every action will alter the course of this alternate history timeline.
For the latest updates and to follow the journey of Kaiserpunk follow Overseer Games on social media. Homepage: https://www.overseer-games.com/kaiserpunk
Steam store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2012190/Kaiserpunk/
X: https://x.com/Overseer_Games
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Overseer-Games-Publishing-104812088875481
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrjVWsS3D76bzQdcMt_aGA [ PRESS KIT ]
About Overseer Games
Overseer Games is an independent publisher and game development studio from Croatia. A small, but agile and capable team of industry veterans and young talented developers creating appealing and challenging gaming experiences. Since their start in 2018 the team has created and brought to market titles such as Patron and Aquatico and are currently working on their third title Kaiserpunk.
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