is heading for its official launch on mobile devices on , with pre-registration for Apple and Android users now available. If you’ve played , you might be familiar with the cosy, management-focussed gameplay of this spin-off. allows you to establish your own castle dominion, and then watch as your tiny subjects age and advance.

Each real-life day accounts for a year in , so you’ll watch your kingdom evolve rapidly, complete with power struggles, family drama, and beyond. You’ll need to “train your subjects, name heirs, and maintain order to help your kingdom flourish” and if you don’t, unhappiness may lead to social upheaval or personal tragedy. As you play through , you’ll be able to manage every aspect of your castle: layout, expansions, decorations, and more – again, with a system similar to .

You’ll also need to make tougher choices as you build your castle, deciding how food may be distributed, and how subject arguments are settled. Be a fair ruler, or you’ll end up dealing with revolt. You’ll also be able to take on quests as you reign, sending your kingdom’s most powerful warriors to battle “classic foes” and bring back items that will benefit your castle.

Notably, this isn’t actually the first time has launched. The game first surprise-appeared on the Google Play Store in late 2023, with it marked as being in early access. Its launch was relatively quiet, and there was little official word about its release, suggesting this soft-launch wa.