‘Elden Ring’ Fans Officially Have a New Dark Fantasy RPG to Look Forward to This Halloween
Queen's Domain, a new dark fantasy RPG, will launch on 30 October for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, published by Future Friends Games and developed by Freshly Baked Games. The title is designed to appeal to Elden Ring fans seeking similar exploration-focused experiences, taking direct inspiration from FromSoftware's earlier King's Field series rather than its more recent blockbuster.
In the game, players assume the role of a protagonist who washes ashore on the Isle of Neasied in search of their missing father, navigating an interconnected environment through first-person perspective. The central weapon, the Legendary Holy Sword Endu, enables flight between platforms and serves as key to exploration. Combat includes a stamina metre, charged attacks and weapon abilities, with over 50 melee weapons and 20 throwing weapons to discover across more than 100 enemies, minibosses and bosses, promising dozens of hours of gameplay.
- Dark fantasy RPG Queen's Domain launches 30 October for console and PC.
- First-person exploration with 50+ weapons facing 100+ enemies across interconnected island.
- Inspired by King's Field rather than Elden Ring despite targeting similar players.
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A new dark fantasy video game called Queen's Domain is launching on 30 October across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Developed by Freshly Baked Games and published by Future Friends Games, it has been designed to appeal to fans of Elden Ring who want exploration-focused experiences. The game takes inspiration from King's Field, an earlier FromSoftware series, rather than directly from Elden Ring itself.
In the game, you play as a character who washes up on the Isle of Neasied searching for your missing father, exploring an interconnected world from a first-person perspective. The Legendary Holy Sword Endu serves as your main tool, enabling you to fly between platforms and unlock new areas. Combat features a stamina system, charged attacks and weapon abilities, with over 50 melee weapons and 20 throwing weapons to discover, plus more than 100 enemies, minibosses and bosses across dozens of hours of gameplay.
The release reflects ongoing interest in exploration-focused dark fantasy games. Queen's Domain positions itself as an alternative for players who enjoyed Elden Ring but seek different design approaches and mechanics. The game represents a continuation of the King's Field legacy, connecting back to earlier traditions in dark fantasy gaming.