A new adventure this year and an important update on HotK IV.
2026-08-28Dear adventurers, It's been a few months since we excitedly announced work on our most ambitious project yet, Hero of the Kingdom IV. Today, we're reaching out with a heartfelt update from our desk and a big, heartwarming surprise. ːhotk_tales1_mapː Developing the fourth installment is a huge step forward for us. However, giving you complete freedom of choice and the true art of bartering requires a great deal of time and careful tuning. We want this larger new journey to remain your cozy fairytale haven—a place free of stress and failure. We realized that to fully bring this vision to life, we'll need a bit more time than originally planned.
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At the same time, we know it's been nearly two years since your last adventure in our world. The thought of leaving you without a new, peaceful sanctuary this year just didn't feel right. That's why we decided to pause work on the fourth installment for a few months and pour all our energy into a project we've been lovingly crafting behind the scenes. With great joy, we're thrilled to announce a brand-new game arriving later this year: Hero of the Kingdom: Echoes! ːhotk3_blue_butterflyː This title is a wonderful return to the classic, familiar gameplay you know and love. Echoes offers a story running parallel to the events of the third installment, but from a whole new perspective. You'll step into the shoes of a modest herbalist whose settlement has been struck by an earthquake. Forget brute force—your main strength will be patience, a sharp mind, and the art of sacred alchemy. Every potion you brew and every good deed you perform will visibly heal the picturesque land and restore its lost peace. 🌱 We hope this unexpected return to familiar lands brings a smile to your face and offers hours of relaxing comfort. The development of Hero of the Kingdom IV will wait safely while we journey through this new herbalist tale together. Thank you so much for your patience and support.