What if moments in history as we know them didn’t happen, and you could shape it anew?

Set during the tumultuous time of World War I and World War II, Kaiserpunk will present players with layers of strategic gameplay where striking a balance (or not) between using economic power to subdue rivals or sheer military might will set the stage for their cities, regions, and possibly the world.

In Kaiserpunk, players will plan and manage everything for their cities, from layout to citizen morale to organizing supply chains and everything in between. Featuring four different citizen classes, each with their own unique traits and specialties, players will need to weave the intricacies of building, resource management, production chaining, and more into the daily lives of their population to keep up morale and poise themselves for economic and territorial expansion.

Not only will players have to strategize the layouts of their cities, but they’ll also have to keep a keen eye on the worldview. With over 100 regions, players in Kaiserpunk will need to manage their relations with others utilizing diplomacy and trade or, if they so choose, brute force. Players will need to utilize their strategic wit when choosing their commanders as well as dealing with the terrain characteristics of each region. 

Each choice players make will shape the game’s in-depth cause-and-effect system. With hundreds of branching stories and reactive storytelling and gameplay, players will have a fresh experience with every playthrough. As players progress, the game’s evolving chain of events will unfold, directly reflecting the choices they make from the city to the world level.

Overseer Games has officially announced that the release of Kaiserpunk has been postponed to February 27, 2025.

The decision reflects the studio’s unwavering commitment to delivering a complete and polished gaming experience that meets the high expectations of the community.

"Our small team of 10 has been working tirelessly to ensure that Kaiserpunk exceeds the expectations of the 130,000 players who have already wishlisted the game," said Danijel Mihokovic, the Lead designer of Kaiserpunk. "We’ve made the tough call to delay the release, but we believe it’s the right choice. Entering Early Access was considered, but ultimately, we felt that it wouldn't do justice to the full vision of Kaiserpunk."

While Early Access has become a common approach for many game developers, the team at Overseer Games is determined to launch Kaiserpunk as a complete experience. "We’re not against Early Access in principle," Mihokovic continued, "but for a game like Kaiserpunk, we believe it’s crucial for players to experience the entire journey in the best possible light."

Despite challenges in finding a publisher willing to take a chance on something truly unique, Overseer Games remains steadfast in its vision.

"Even if some publishers don’t recognize the potential of what we’re creating, or are too hesitant to try something genuinely new, we won’t compromise. Our players come first," said Mihokovic continuing further, "and like [Tim] Bender said, I also wouldn't sign with 90% of publishers out there. "

In the meantime, the team has been busy expanding the game’s core design based on player feedback. New features added include heritage system, customizable flags, multiple new biomes, and an intricate trading system. Significant optimization work has already been completed, with further improvements planned in the lead-up to launch.

"We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated in our playtests and demo sessions," Mihokovic added. "Your feedback has been instrumental in shaping Kaiserpunk, and we can’t wait for you to see the results."

Additionally, players should keep an eye out for the next playtest session, which will provide another opportunity to experience Kaiserpunk before its official release.

Key Features:

• Robust City Building: Shape your city-state from the ground up! Unlock new buildings and upgrades to customize the layout of your city-state from the streets to the skylines.
• Take Over The World: Ally yourself with neighboring regions to facilitate trade and embark on a global conquest. With over 100 regions for the taking, enjoy unique bonuses and penalties depending on who you conquer and who you align with. 
• By Land, Sea and Air: Take it to the skies and the sea! Build important pieces of infrastructure in the sea and take the fight against your warring rivals in land, sea and air battles.Defend your city-state no matter how opposing forces choose to target you. 
• Control Over Your Resources: Dive into resource management and industrial production to grow your city-state to an empire that even neighboring regions would be jealous of. With 100 different types of resources to mine, farm, refine and manufacture; there is no end in sight to how powerful a city you can become for either good or nefarious means. 
• Become a Logistical Powerhouse: Streamline supply lines to ensure that every aspect of your empire is running on all cylinders. Trade with merchants and smugglers or agree to larger trade deals with outside factions. Keeping production running as smoothly as possible will make your workers happy and your city-state as desirable as can be. 
• Alter History With Every Choice: Every single choice has an impactful effect on the narrative, economy and the fate of your citizens. Whether you are a leader of peace or exert your tyrannical power upon others, every action will alter the course of this alternate history timeline.

Kaiserpunk is coming to PC (Steam) on February 27, 2025.