- The end of UGC Support - 15 May 2025
Lords! Dark times have fallen upon our realm. With heavy hearts, we must inform you that custom stories are no longer available. This unfortunate change comes as a result of Unity discontinuing support for their User Generated Content (UGC) service, which was used to bring your amazing stories to life in our beloved game. We will dearly miss your creativity… FAQ Is the Dark Lord in danger?! Fear not — the Dark Lord and his council are safe. The main campaign remains fully playable. This change only affects custom stories content. What will happen to my stories? As of May 11, 2025, all user-generated stories were permanently deleted due to Unity’s legal and privacy obligations. What if I purchased DLCs? You can request a refund in accordance with Steam’s general refund policy. How are you guys doing? Honestly… we’re heartbroken. Your stories brought us joy, drama, and magic. It was an in…
- The Story Contest Results! - 19 September 2024
Hey Dark Lords! What a joy it was to dive into your stories! Your talent and sharp wit are truly beyond comparison, which made it almost impossible to choose winners without going mad! Or maybe we did after all? Nevertheless, here are the winners: 1st place and $1000 – Purrfect Reincarnation by Gorgonage “Once, four heroes defeated the Dark Lord. Only one loyal servant remained, determined to revive his master… but something went terribly wrong when a cat entered the summoning circle.” We simply couldn't resist rewarding this captivating story that spans a massive 7 chapters, featuring interesting characters and great use of the resource system. Be careful, you can actually lose if you're not attentive enough. 2nd place and $500 – The Calamity Egg by Azz-Rushman “During your successful campaign surrendering humans and the species fighting on their side, news of an ultimate weapon quickl…
- Update Notes - 11 September 2024
Fixed issues with publishing user stories. Fixed a bug where advisors' influence could exceed 100. Fixed a number of minor bugs.
- The Golden Debt DLC is out! - 22 August 2024
Hey Dark Lords! The new Golden Debt DLC is now available on Steam! In this short story, you’ll see a different side of the Treasurer, help him get out of a sticky situation, and uncover the mystery of the Golden Bank. Learn more: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3128800/Dark_Lord_Golden_Debt/ And don't forget to join our community to stay updated on the latest news!
- The Story Contest Returns! - 16 August 2024
Hey Dark Lords – old-timers and newcomers! The long-awaited Dark Lord release took place yesterday, and we’re here now to announce a community contest! The story writing competition is an ancient tradition of this community, and it's time to bring it back! To be a successful Dark Lord, one needs to be creative, so show off your best works and etch your name into the history of our game! How to join: Settle into your throne, delve into the depths of your imagination, and bring your ideas to life. Before you begin, ensure you know the competition's rules and guidelines below. Submit your masterpieces via our very cool and handy in-game Community Stories mode editor no later than September 1st. Don’t forget to add to the title of your story (you can change it after the contest ends). Once submitted, take pride in your work, read other creators’ stories, and wait for September 6th, the day…
- Dark Lord is released and more surprises are inside! - 15 August 2024
Greetings, Dark Lords! The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived—you can now dive into the mysterious story of the Dark Lord absolutely FREE! We want to thank everyone who played our demo and for their support and feedback, without you, the final game wouldn't be what it is today! Step into the treacherous yet enticing shoes of the Dark Lord as you navigate a realm filled with eccentric characters and intricate plots. Expand your dark influence across new lands, and master the delicate balance between political intrigue and military might. Manage advisors who are as likely to stab you in the back as they would kneel before you in awe. As you fortify your stronghold, you'll also dive into a narrative that continuously unfolds and is layered with deliciously dark humor. The cherry on top is the special Community Stories Mode. In this mode, you can explore the tales crafted…
- New Trailer! - 6 August 2024
You know what we were missing? A trailer for the Community Stories mode! Available in the demo now and in the full game, which comes out on August 15th! ːsteamhappyː Add Dark Lord to your wishlist and don't miss the release. And don't forget to join our Discord server, and spread the word in your dark circles!
- Story Contest Results! - 28 February 2024
Hey Dark Lords! After much anticipation, we've completed our dive into your incredible submissions. It's clear you all poured your hearts into this, making our choice a challenging one! With over 35 unique tales submitted, we navigated through 1,800+ narrative cards, saw over 90 endings, and fell for our characters all over again. We evaluated these tales based on their content, intrigue, length, nonlinearity, and the diversity of endings—true to the spirit of Dark Lord, where every choice matters. But, as with any contest not held in a kindergarten, winners must be crowned. So, without further ado, here are our champions: 1st place and $1000 goes to Drunk Lord by @Lach_2110 With a staggering 256 passages, Drunk Lord takes first place for its sheer scope, engaging plot, multiple endings, and brilliant humor. “Welcome to Drunk Lord! Face your greatest foe: your drunken self. The Dark Lor…
- Play The Updated Dark Lord Demo! - 13 February 2024
Check out the Dark Lord gameplay stream with the developers commentary! Embrace your destiny in 'Dark Lord', a strategic roguelike RPG adventure. Command a realm rife with eccentric characters and complex plots, balancing political intrigue and military power. Enjoy a narrative rich in dark humor, manage cunning advisors, and navigate treacherous quests. With Community Stories, dive into player-crafted tales or forge your own legends. Your choices shape the kingdom's fate, blending strategy, dark fantasy, and wit in a visually captivating world.
- Dark Lord Gameplay Stream with Devs! - 7 February 2024
Check out the Dark Lord gameplay stream with the developers commentary! Embrace your destiny in 'Dark Lord', a strategic roguelike RPG adventure. Command a realm rife with eccentric characters and complex plots, balancing political intrigue and military power. Enjoy a narrative rich in dark humor, manage cunning advisors, and navigate treacherous quests. With Community Stories, dive into player-crafted tales or forge your own legends. Your choices shape the kingdom's fate, blending strategy, dark fantasy, and wit in a visually captivating world.
- Steam Next Fest and the list of changes! - 5 February 2024
Hey Dark Lords! We are happy to share some great news – we are taking part in Steam Next Fest, which is taking place from February 5 to 12! Surely, we couldn’t arrive at the festival empty-handed. Here’s the list of changes we implemented for the game! Added new images for the choice cards for more visual variety in cards and wider creative possibilities for you in the future! Made advisors animated. They’ve never been more alive! Added a set of emotions for the advisors. We don’t want any miscommunication with them, are we? Added a special directory for user stories. At the moment, the functionality is launched in a test mode and the amount of stories is limited. After the release, players will be able to create their own stories through the built-in editor and publish them. Added the main screen from where you can go to the campaign or the stories catalog. Bug fixes. Now, by order of…
- The Legendary Stories Contest Begins! - 23 January 2024
Listen up, Dark Lords! Lay down your sword and arm yourself with the mightiest weapon of all—your brilliantly twisted mind. The story-writing competition has started! You’re in for not just cash prizes, but also fame, honor, and a chance to etch your name in history (or at least in our game). How to join the fray? Settle into your throne, delve into the depths of your imagination, and bring your ideas to life. Before you begin, ensure you're familiar with the competition's rules and guidelines detailed below. Submit your masterpieces in .twee format together with the name of your work, its short description (up to 600 characters) and your Discord tag to [email protected] with the subject ‘Dark Lord Contest’ before February 11. Once submitted, take pride in your work and await the results. Prizes galore Your stories can span any genre—dramatic, comedic, mystical, or even meme-i…
