Occult Horror Deckbuilder The Killing Stone Exits Early Access, Fully Launches on October 21 [Trailer]

After spending much of the year in Early Access on Steam, independent developer Question will be launching their horror deckbuilder The Killing Stone in full on October 21, as well as launching on the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series on the same day.

Since launching in Early Access back in February, Question has continued to expand and refine The Killing Stone with new optional story content, gameplay balancing, quality-of-life improvements, and updates informed by player feedback. These include additional questlines, adjustments to card decks and combat encounters, and improvements to the game’s bargaining and reward systems. With the full 1.0 launch, players can access the fourth and final chapter, The Reckoning, bringing together the decks they’ve crafted throughout the first three chapters to take part in climactic rituals that determine the fate of the Svangard clan.

“Our intrepid Early Access community asked for more devious, specific cards to support their personal strategies to beat the Devil. They also requested a more intricate narrative, more voice acting from Emma Gregory and Liam O’Brien, and optional story choices which alter the endings for our cursed little family. For the past several months, we have worked to make their dark wishes come true,” said Question’s co-owner and narrative director Jordan Thomas. “We’re deeply grateful to them for helping shape The Killing Stone into the engrossing, tempting — and unique experience it is today.”

The Killing Stone is a duel of diabolical wit and strategy – which invites you to Beat the Devil at his own game. Your mission: travel to the Arctic Circle in order to save a cursed family from the clutches of demons. It features a first-person perspective, enchanted game board figurines which come to life with dazzling effects, and haunting audio. Featuring the vocal talents of Emma Gregory (Baldur’s Gate 3) and Liam O’Brien (Critical Role), the entire story, including their voiced dialogue, can be played in authentic 17th-century English or a more contemporary style.