Almaty, Kazakhstan – April 15, 2026 — Valkyrie Initiative and developer SK Team today announced that the Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord Playtest is now live on Steam and will run from April 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM UTC through April 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM UTC.

As the game moves closer to launch, the Playtest gives players access to a special pre-release build designed as the final major testing phase ahead of release. In addition to offering an updated and expanded version of the previously released demo, the Playtest also gives players a chance to earn exclusive rewards that will become available at launch.

The Playtest includes the first chapter of the Undead campaign led by the Chaos Lord, the newly available Skirmish mode, three playable races, two Steam achievements, and the opportunity to unlock special rewards for participating players.

Players who take part in the Playtest and meet the required conditions will be eligible to receive two exclusive launch rewards: an enhanced axe for the Zombie unit and an improved healing potion.

The enhanced axe significantly boosts starting damage for the Zombie unit and provides earlier access to an item that normally becomes available later in the story. The improved healing potion restores a significant amount of health and is a unique one-time consumable item reserved for Playtest participants.

To qualify for these rewards, players must:

– Wishlist Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord on Steam

– Follow Valkyrie Initiative on Steam

– Unlock the Steam achievement “Strategist” during the Playtest

To unlock “Strategist,” players must complete the story content available in the Playtest on any difficulty level without losing any of their characters.



“Launching the Playtest is an important step for us as we move closer to release,” said Sergey Ushakov, Producer at SK Team. “This version gives players a broader look at what Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord has to offer, while also helping us gather final feedback and reward those who join us at this stage of development.”




Players who already signed up have received access, and new requests will continue to be approved throughout the Playtest period.

Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord is an upcoming turn-based strategy RPG set in a dark fantasy world shaped by war, ambition, and magic. Players will lead a squad from the Circle of Unquenchable Thirst, recruit and upgrade units, make strategic decisions across a story-driven campaign, and manage a flying fortress between battles.

Building on the foundations of the original Stones Keeper, the sequel expands its tactical systems, progression, and army management with a new campaign centered on the undead armies and the Chaos Lord. The full game will feature turn-based tactical combat, unit development, multiple races and factions, and flying fortress management as part of its strategic layer.

Key Playtest features include:

– The first chapter of the Undead campaign

– Skirmish mode

– Three playable races: Humans, Undead, and Inquisition

– Two Steam achievements

– A limited-time opportunity to earn exclusive launch rewards

Players can request access to the Playtest and wishlist the game on Steam here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2779310/Stones_Keeper_II_Chaos_Lord/

Press can find screenshots, logos, trailers, and additional materials here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MjMkFZtQgbSse5gThGuIQRf49ONyIEL7?usp=sharing

About Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord

Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord is an upcoming turn-based strategy RPG developed by SK Team and published by Valkyrie Initiative. Set in a dark fantasy world, the game combines tactical combat, squad progression, army management, and flying fortress systems in a story-driven campaign. Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord is coming soon to PC via Steam.

About SK Team

SK Team is an independent game development studio focused on creating story-rich tactical RPG experiences. With Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord, the team is expanding on the foundations of the original Stones Keeper with larger battles, deeper systems, and a broader fantasy setting.

About Valkyrie Initiative

Valkyrie Initiative is a game publisher dedicated to bringing distinctive indie and mid-core titles to players worldwide. The company works with development partners across multiple genres and platforms, supporting projects with publishing, marketing, and release management.

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