Yogscast Games and Save Sloth Studios have announced that the hilarious, ruthless and much loved medieval lane-based roguelike deckbuilder The Royal Writ is officially making its way to console players! The Royal Writ will release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and day one on Xbox Game Pass on September 10, with all the latest improvements and content updates included.

Combining glorious picturebook visuals, delightfully dark humor and high-stakes tactical card play where permadeath is absolute, The Royal Writ invites players to experiment to unlock perfect synergies and feel the urge to return to the battlefield for yet one more run. 

In The Royal Writ, players enlist a charming army of ants, bats, lizards deploying them across one to three lanes to advance turn-by-turn toward the enemy gates. Balance base power with multiplication modifiers to reduce the opponent’s health to zero.

But beware: every step brings your troops closer to the frontline and if one of your fighters reaches the enemy base or falls into hazardous perils, it is permanently destroyed from your deck (and your heart).

The console edition is fit for royalty, launching fully up-to-date with all the latest PC updates and content features, including:

• Final Boss & Act II balance changes
• New Equipment: Gear up your army with brand new equipment, including the Postbag and Fishing Rod
• 4 New Letter Cards: Excision, Last Resort, Excavation Permit and Mushroom Break
• Extra Goodies: Packed with additional optimisations, balancing tweaks and bug fixes tailored for a smooth console experience

As the ancient royal decree goes:

“The art of war is simple. Send forth your subjects to die gloriously in your name. Their sacrifice ensures your legacy… and if they happen to win, all the better!”

Check out the trailer and then tell us what you think on Bluesky and Twitter. Will you play The Royal Writ on consoles?