- The Pit 2 Gets a Demo Release During the Going Rogue Sale! - 4 May 2022
The Pit 2 Now Has A Demo! It's been 6 months, give or take, since Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2 was released to the gaming public on Steam. And after a lot of hard work we've made great strides with the game! If you've been wondering about the game, but not ready to plunk down your money, we've got news for you; Head to the Steam store page for The Pit 2 or search Steam and dip your toes into The Pit as either The Marine or The Medic and try not to get them bitten off over three full floors! Then, take advantage of Steam's Going Rogue Week Sale and pick up The Pit 2 for 30% off! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1698630/Sword_of_the_Stars_The_Pit_2/
- Get The Pit at 50% off during the Going Rogue sale! - 2 May 2022
"OK, let's get this out of the way right now. You will die. Lots." - Review on Steam, with 500+ hours playtime. The Pit series of games are pleased to be part of Steam's week-long celebration of the Rogue genre of games by offering our very first category entry, The Pit! Grab it for yourself or a friend for one incredible price as we are offering the main game, the Mindgames expansion, and all the character and content DLC together for a limited time! Join us on the Community Boards, Discord, or Twitter to chat with the developers! https://store.steampowered.com/app/233700/Sword_of_the_Stars_The_Pit/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1698630/Sword_of_the_Stars_The_Pit_2/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/577410/The_Pit_Infinity/
- In Regards To The Invasion. - 4 March 2022
As we are all aware, darkness has enveloped Ukraine and a Bandit King seeks to subjugate Her people. We here at Kerberos have always made our games available to service men and women on the frontlines over the past 20 years and right now it seems like all the citizens of the Ukraine are on the front lines of this conflict. And so, even as we acknowledge how trivial this gesture is in the scheme of things, we make this offer to any citizen of the Ukraine; If you are in any position to need a small distraction from everything yourself or are caring for kids who need some fun, then please reach out and we will send you a copy of anything in our library you would like. This offer is also open to our sisters and brothers in Russia who are risking their freedom protesting this war. We see you. Stay strong and never let them take your humanity. -The Kerberos Team
- In Regards To The Invasion. - 3 March 2022
As we are all aware, darkness has enveloped Ukraine and a Bandit King seeks to subjugate Her people. We here at Kerberos have always made our games available to service men and women on the frontlines over the past 20 years and right now it seems like all the citizens of the Ukraine are on the front lines of this conflict. And so, even as we acknowledge how trivial this gesture is in the scheme of things, we make this offer to any citizen of the Ukraine; If you are in any position to need a small distraction from everything yourself or are caring for kids who need some fun, then please reach out and we will send you a copy of anything in our library you would like. This offer is also open to our sisters and brothers in Russia who are risking their freedom protesting this war. We see you. Stay strong and never let them take your humanity. -The Kerberos Team
- Xombie Nightmare in The Pit! - 28 October 2021
It's Halloween and we've just launched the sequel to The Pit into Early Access (see below)! To celebrate both, we are rolling the four DLC characters for Sword of the Stars: The Pit into the based game so that anybody curious about where our Roguelike series started can pick up the original game and get to play with ALL the player characters! Every Halloween the Xombie virus breaks loose in The Pit and mindless, bitey creatures roam the halls looking for blood. Well OK, yes, the halls usually have mindless, bitey creatures roaming them, but these ones are really mean, they appear very early in the game, and they're looking for yooouuuuuuuwah-ah-ah-aaaaah! (ahem) Now everyone who owns The PIt can try to survive using the previously DLC characters; Crush some skulls with the Mercenary and his massive Warhammer! Drain the life of others with a transfuser gun and even stave off death in you…
- Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2 is now live on Steam! - 26 October 2021
Check out Lead Designer Martin Cirulis' launch day post. Vancouver, Canada - October 22nd, 2021 - Kerberos Productions has launched Sword of the Stars: The Pit 2 - a sequel to Sword of the Stars: The Pit, the science fiction Roguelike which many players still list among the best of the genre - into Early Access. In beta, The Pit 2 has moved from 2D to a full and vibrant 3D environment. Instantly clear to players will be new features, such as mini-bosses, and player advancements such as the ability to break down items into components which can then be re-used to craft different items. Alongside the perspective shift which allows for full camera control, and the more flexible approach to crafting, players get a preview of the variety of weapons, armors, and scavenged items that Kerberos fans have come to expect from the original game and its DLC. The halls of the alien facility have a men…
- Hoards of Glory launches on Steam! - 6 November 2020
Kerberos Productions, the makers of Sword of the Stars, have released a new tabletop simulation game for the PC. Hoards of Glory is a Viking-themed strategy game of dice placement, economy and combat for 1-4 players. Playable by up to four friends via the Internet, it also offers a variety of AI opponents to fill in when human opponents are not available. Hoards of Glory is the first stand-alone simulation of a tabletop game that Kerberos has released. Their previous tabletop projects, The Pit: The Board Game and Planetary Control, were both modeled using the popular Tabletop Simulator software. Why make a stand-alone product now? "Tabletop Simulator was a good place for us to start," says developer Chris Gerspacher. "Our version of The Pit: The Board Game on TTS is a popular download and earned us a Steam Community Award. But I found there were limitations to the platform, and it was e…
- Awesome Traditional Roguelikes bundle on sale now! - 12 August 2020
The Pit is one of five great, traditional-style Roguelikes you can pick up for nearly 50% off for a limited time! Buy them for yourself! Buy them for a friend! But don't miss out! The bundle is for a limited time only! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/15790/The_Traditional_Roguelikes_Bundle/ Caves of Qud Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations. Dungeonmans Crush monsters and get loots in the classic turn-based style of deep dungeons and high adventure! Serious gameplay surrounded by a light-hearted atmosphere, designed to evoke the feel of history's great RPGs and dice-slinging adventures around the tabletop. Sword of the Stars: The Pit A deadly plague ravages your world. Your last hope: a legendary alien facil…
- Sword of the Stars devs Kerberos branch out to tabletops - 5 June 2018
Kerberos Productions – creators of the Sword of the Stars 4X strategy series – may have a slightly patchy track record, but they’re a studio that’s never short on heart. This month, they’ve been Kickstarting funds to start a board games division, adapting their universes into dice-and-cardboard form. Possibly hedging their bets, they also released a prototype of their upcoming Sword of The Stars: The Pit board game as a mod for Tabletop Simulator today, letting folks try it for free. (more…)
- The Pit Takes A Bow (AKA The Osmium Edition) - 22 November 2017
If you've recently fired up The Pit, you'll have noticed a small update and a new Main Menu screen... ...The Osmium Edition! And immediately you ask, "The what edition?" The Osmium Edition is our way of closing this chapter of The Pit series. A fancy name for a fancy Roguelike that we've enjoyed sharing with you these past four, nearly five, years (I know, right?) It's not just a name though. We added; - 9 new monsters - 1 new weapon - 1 new achievement - 2 new items - 1 new recipe ...and we fixed that annoying bug where the Time Hole moves the player, but does not actually display new level. Also, the Healer DLC is now available for Mac/Linux users! If you have The Pit Gold, you'll get the new content. We renamed it The Osmium Edition a) so you'll know you get the new stuff and b) while we have left the DLCs on sale separately, eventually we're going to bundle it all together at a fina…
- The Pit Takes A Bow (AKA The Osmium Edition) - 22 November 2017
If you've recently fired up The Pit, you'll have noticed a small update and a new Main Menu screen... ...The Osmium Edition! And immediately you ask, "The what edition?" The Osmium Edition is our way of closing this chapter of The Pit series. A fancy name for a fancy Roguelike that we've enjoyed sharing with you these past four, nearly five, years (I know, right?) It's not just a name though. We added; - 9 new monsters - 1 new weapon - 1 new achievement - 2 new items - 1 new recipe ...and we fixed that annoying bug where the Time Hole moves the player, but does not actually display new level. Also, the Healer DLC is now available for Mac/Linux users! If you have The Pit Gold, you'll get the new content. We renamed it The Osmium Edition a) so you'll know you get the new stuff and b) while we have left the DLCs on sale separately, eventually we're going to bundle it all together at a fina…
- Daily Deal - Sword of the Stars: The Pit, 50% Off - 19 April 2016
Today's Deal: Save 50% on Sword of the Stars: The Pit !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Thursday at 10AM Pacific Time
- Kerberos Releases Medic DLC on Anniversary of The Pit! - 22 March 2016
Three years after the initial release of the Sword of the Stars: The Pit, Kerberos Productions is celebrating with a sixth and final Pit DLC, Medic! In Medic, you will brave the perils of the Pit as Astryd Jemison - the 12th player character in the series - a SolForce Medic racing against time to save the people of Arbuda IV from a raging epidemic. Trained as both a medical doctor and an armed combatant, she has come to the Feldspar Mountains looking for the source of the deadly Xombie Plague. Sword of the Stars: The Pit is a fun, fast, light-hearted action RPG, made in the tradition of Rogue and other old school dungeon-diving games. Set in the popular Sword of the Stars universe, it delivers a rich backdrop and modern gameplay. “We are humbled and continually amazed by the fans of the series.” Martin Cirulis, Kerberos CEO and designer of The Pit. “As ever, we are happy to show that Th…
- Kerberos Releases Medic DLC on Anniversary of The Pit! - 22 March 2016
Three years after the initial release of the Sword of the Stars: The Pit, Kerberos Productions is celebrating with a sixth and final Pit DLC, Medic! In Medic, you will brave the perils of the Pit as Astryd Jemison - the 12th player character in the series - a SolForce Medic racing against time to save the people of Arbuda IV from a raging epidemic. Trained as both a medical doctor and an armed combatant, she has come to the Feldspar Mountains looking for the source of the deadly Xombie Plague. Sword of the Stars: The Pit is a fun, fast, light-hearted action RPG, made in the tradition of Rogue and other old school dungeon-diving games. Set in the popular Sword of the Stars universe, it delivers a rich backdrop and modern gameplay. “We are humbled and continually amazed by the fans of the series.” Martin Cirulis, Kerberos CEO and designer of The Pit. “As ever, we are happy to show that Th…
- Kerberos 2 Day Sale! - 24 August 2015
https://partner.steamgames.com/gfxproxy/gfx/apps/267730/capsule_467x181.jpg?t=1440447683 Looking to pick up some DLC for The Pit? Curious to try Ground Pounders? Ready to rule the world in Kaiju-A-GoGo? Now's the time, as all Kerberos indie games are on sale for the next two days! Check out the Kerberos library of games here!
- Kerberos 2 Day Sale! - 24 August 2015
https://partner.steamgames.com/gfxproxy/gfx/apps/267730/capsule_467x181.jpg?t=1440447683 Looking to pick up some DLC for The Pit? Curious to try Ground Pounders? Ready to rule the world in Kaiju-A-GoGo? Now's the time, as all Kerberos indie games are on sale for the next two days! Check out the Kerberos library of games here!
- Necromancer DLC and update! - 19 February 2015
http://i.imgur.com/YAjbTl4.png The Necromancer DLC for The Pit is out and players are going head to head with the most unique character class since the Liir addition in the MindGames expansion. As well, we updated the rest of the series to feature a few undead enemy creatures! Take control of Azraeus the Defiler, a servant of The Immortal, one of the ancient and mysterious Suul'ka! Raised from the dead and promised new life in a new body, Azraeus is determined to fulfill his mission: clear out The Pit and steal the cure to the Xombie plague. As dangerous as any Horde Zuul warrior, Azraeus is a unique Character with powers and abilities never before seen in the Pit. He is a... NECROMANCER! Features New playable character, Azraeus the Defiler! Raise undead minions to aid you! Soul Crush your enemies as fuel for your psychic powers! Enjoy immunity to poison, disease, even hunger! But keep…
- Necromancer DLC and update! - 19 February 2015
http://i.imgur.com/YAjbTl4.png The Necromancer DLC for The Pit is out and players are going head to head with the most unique character class since the Liir addition in the MindGames expansion. As well, we updated the rest of the series to feature a few undead enemy creatures! Take control of Azraeus the Defiler, a servant of The Immortal, one of the ancient and mysterious Suul'ka! Raised from the dead and promised new life in a new body, Azraeus is determined to fulfill his mission: clear out The Pit and steal the cure to the Xombie plague. As dangerous as any Horde Zuul warrior, Azraeus is a unique Character with powers and abilities never before seen in the Pit. He is a... NECROMANCER! Features New playable character, Azraeus the Defiler! Raise undead minions to aid you! Soul Crush your enemies as fuel for your psychic powers! Enjoy immunity to poison, disease, even hunger! But keep…
- Beware The Gronch! - 23 December 2014
http://www.kerberos-productions.com/img/pitmas_preview.png Yes, it's the most wonderful time of the year, even on Arbuda IV. The Zuul captured some very incautious carolers, psionically devoured their yuletide cheer, and as a result even the inhabitants of the Pit have gotten into the spirit of the season. This has compelled the Zuul to leave wrapped presents under brightly decorated trees - the foolish slave-apes' holiday rituals were easily mastered by the Bloodweaver's favored children! But something has stolen all the gifts they'd left - if you can find them, maybe you can score some sweet loot, including new Christmas-related recipes and achievements. But only for a limited time, so load up The Pit today! https://partner.steamgames.com/gfxproxy/gfx/apps/233700/header.jpg Everything in the Pit still wants you dead. Happy Holidays! Xmas Presents Spoilers Gronch Heart Elixir: Gronch H…
- Beware The Gronch! - 23 December 2014
http://www.kerberos-productions.com/img/pitmas_preview.png Yes, it's the most wonderful time of the year, even on Arbuda IV. The Zuul captured some very incautious carolers, psionically devoured their yuletide cheer, and as a result even the inhabitants of the Pit have gotten into the spirit of the season. This has compelled the Zuul to leave wrapped presents under brightly decorated trees - the foolish slave-apes' holiday rituals were easily mastered by the Bloodweaver's favored children! But something has stolen all the gifts they'd left - if you can find them, maybe you can score some sweet loot, including new Christmas-related recipes and achievements. But only for a limited time, so load up The Pit today! https://partner.steamgames.com/gfxproxy/gfx/apps/233700/header.jpg Everything in the Pit still wants you dead. Happy Holidays! Xmas Presents Spoilers Gronch Heart Elixir: Gronch H…
