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Almaty, Kazakhstan \u2014 13 August 2026\u00a0\u2014 Publisher Valkyrie Initiative and developer SK Team today announced Stones Keeper: Director\u2019s Cut, a major free 2.0 update for Stones Keeper, launching on Steam on September 14, 2026.<\/p>\n
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Developed alongside the upcoming sequel, Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord, the Director\u2019s Cut is effectively a remaster of the original turn-based strategy RPG. The entire campaign is being moved to the improved engine used for the sequel, while its visuals, controls, progression, balance, and story are being extensively reworked.<\/p>\n
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Every unit will receive a full animation set, with additional animations created for unique characters from the original game. Dialogue portraits, world map objects, the castle interior, and the main menu will also be animated.<\/p>\n
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The campaign\u2019s story text and dialogue have been rewritten from scratch, its cutscenes redrawn, and its plot revised to connect more closely with Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord and further develop the history of the game\u2019s world.<\/p>\n
Key additions and improvements include:<\/p>\n
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\n\tNew tactical mechanics, including Zone of Control and Backstab;
\n\tUnit progression expanded from 3 levels to 6;
\n\tThe number of available talents increased from 9 to 15;
\n\tEquipment for the human faction expanded from 1 tier to 3;
\n\tA complete overhaul of the controls;
\n\tRebalanced economy, resource distribution, experience rewards, and enemy units;
\n\tNew repeatable battles in Chapter 3, offering additional resources and experience;
\n\tThree new campaign mercenaries recruited through new allies;
\n\tNew reward chests in nearly every campaign mission;
\n\tReworked gameplay and level design in selected missions;
\n\tFour pivotal missions in which players can take control of Princess Elizabeth, with three available during each playthrough;
\n\tAdditional pirate ships, earlier castle upgrades, and numerous smaller changes to abilities, debuffs, and other gameplay systems.
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Stones Keeper: Director\u2019s Cut will be released as a free update for Stones Keeper on Steam on September 14, 2026.<\/p>\n
\nAbout Stones Keeper
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Stones Keeper is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements set in a dark fantasy world. Players command the Order of the Griffin from a flying island-fortress, recruit and develop fighters, manage equipment and castle systems, explore the world, and take part in a story-driven campaign built around tactical battles, alliances, and difficult choices.<\/p>\n
\nAbout SK Team
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SK Team is the independent developer behind Stones Keeper and its upcoming sequel, Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord.<\/p>\n
\nAbout Valkyrie Initiative
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Valkyrie Initiative is an independent game publisher working with developers from around the world to bring original games to PC and consoles.<\/p>\n
\nLinks
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Stones Keeper on Steam:
Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord on Steam:
\nhttps:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/1723530\/Stones_Keeper\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nhttps:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2779310\/Stones_Keeper_II_Chaos_Lord\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMedia & Press Contact
\nJesse Kellor
\nPR & Media Relations \u2013 Valkyrie Initiative
\npress@valkyrieinitiative.pro<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/valkyrieinitiative.pro\/<\/a>
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