The Prince of Darkness has vanished, leaving Archfiends to conspire: muster your legions while intoning dark sorceries, devilish schemes, and machiavellian plots. Who will be the new ruler of Hell and ascend the Throne?

As a powerful fallen Archfiend, sinister overlords of the Infernal Kingdom of Hell, you are a contender for the Infernal Throne - the Great Dark Majesty is missing and the feverish Conclave demands a replacement declared. Command dread legions, enlist champion praetors, cast sinister rituals, and outplay your rivals to become Hell’s new Dark Majesty.

In this brand new title players will be able to go deep into a reimagined version of 2009’s Solium Infernum, complete with all-new single-player scenarios and scheme-in-your-sleep asynchronous multiplayer matches that will require cunning moves and political wit to outplay their opponents. The game will be modernized and built in 3D with a totally updated visual interface to bring it in line with League of Geek’s unique and acclaimed aesthetic and production values. 

In Solium Infernum, all participants take turns simultaneously; with each player only able to see their enemies’ schemes unfold after making their own choices. The game will offer a full range of experiences, from 2-4 hour single-player games to epic, weeklong six-player multiplayer matches that require only a few minutes to play a day.

Select one of eight Archfiends at the start of a match, then customise the villain’s defining Perks to suit different playstyles. Choose secret Schemes during the campaign, increase Power levels, and more. Master evil’s five spheres: Wrath, Deceit, Prophecy, Destruction, and Charisma. Command more than 50 different Legions and demonic Praetors to conquer Places of Power and claim Artifacts for wicked boons.

Originally inspired by Milton’s epic poem, Paradise Lost, League of Geeks’ (known for seminal digital board game Armello) sophomore title is a re-imagining and modernisation of Vic Davis’ critically acclaimed cult-classic of the same name, hailed as a masterpiece of strategy game design.

Developer League of Geeks announced that Solium Infernum will have its first playable demo at the upcoming Steam Next Fest, October 9th-15th, 2023.

Alongside the demo, the studio has released a new trailer showcasing gameplay details of the game.

The demo lets players experience the political grand strategy game of subterfuge, intrigue, and betrayal set in Hell. Players will be able to play skirmish matches including a tutorial, and command their legions by choosing amongst four Great Archfiends to claim the Infernal Throne for themselves.  Each match can be played in a unique way by choosing from a variety of tactics and choosing secret Schemes to suit different playstyles. 

At launch, Solium Infernum will offer all-new single-player scenarios and asynchronous multiplayer matches, providing a full range of experiences, from 2-4 hour single-player games to epic, weeklong, six-player multiplayer games requiring only a few minutes to play a day. The game is a re-imagined vision of Vic Davis’ cult classic modernized and completely rebuilt in 3D with an updated visual interface to bring it in line with League of Geek’s unique and acclaimed aesthetic and production values.

"As dedicated grand strategy enthusiasts ourselves, we are dedicated to crafting Solium Infernum into the game we want to play. We aspire to create a new standard in the genre that will captivate both seasoned players and newcomers," said Trent Kusters, Co-Founder and Director of League of Geeks. "Our objective extends beyond preserving the intrigues and betrayals that have made the original game one of the most remarkable strategy games ever produced. We are also committed to infusing League of Geek's distinctive and highly-praised aesthetic and production values into this venture. This demo is a testament to that commitment and a tribute to the legacy of the original game. We can’t wait to watch how players backstab and scheme their way to the thrones."

Key Features:

• Solium Infernum is a simultaneous turn-based political strategy game for up to six players that requires nerves of steel and a heart of darkness. Put your mind - and your friendships - to the test.
• In your path to victory stands the hellish red tape of Pandaemonium, Hell’s capital, and its Infernal Conclave. You’ll need to deftly navigate the Conclave’s labyrinthine political systems that govern and control the Fallen, whilst avoiding the insidious plots of your fellow Archfiends.
• Every order you give will have a lasting consequence, and Solium Infernum’s simultaneous turn structure will force you into the minds of your rivals, second-guessing both their moves and your own.
• Play as one of eight powerful, sinister Archfiends, High Demon Rulers of the Great Houses of Hell, as they vy for control of Hell’s capital, Pandaemonium.
• Painstakingly crafted, each Archfiend has their own unique powers and demonic assets - strongholds, legions and champion praetors - at their bidding.
• Play a game of politics, master powerful sorceries, or become a wrathful warmonger. Use Events, Rituals, Diplomacy and Schemes wisely, as you make your choices and specialise your play style with Power trees that unlock dark powers.
• Play intense multiplayer games of deceit and politics in a single session, or enjoy Solium Infernum’s infamous asynchronous multiplayer for a truly harrowing scheme-in-your-sleep experience.
• Asynchronous multiplayer delivers the depth of Grand Strategy and a diabolical conquest for the Throne of Hell in an accessible format, delivered in 5-15 minute bursts over multiple days or even weeks long with your (soon to be ex-) friends.
• Show the underworld who is the most powerful, cunning, and infamous Archfiend of them all.
• Prepare for a striking vision of Hell unlike anything you’ve seen before, a truly twisted mindscape of the Underworld.
• Solium Infernum is an infernal feast for the eyes with over 150 individual dark paintings to enjoy.
• LoG’s acclaimed aesthetic signature is on full display as you navigate the pathways of the pit, and contend with its surreal denizens.

Solium Infernum is coming to PC (Steam) in 2024.