- Official Release Date Announced! - 4 September 2026
Hello Everyone,We are thrilled to announce that The Ballad Singer: Knights Templar officially has a release date! Mark your calendars: the journey begins on Tuesday, October 6th at 14:00 CEST.Global Launch TimesEurope (CEST): 14:00 (2:00 PM)US East Coast (EDT): 8:00 AMUS West Coast (PDT): 5:00 AMA Quick Update on TimingOur original plan was to launch in September. However, during our final round of testing, we realized that taking a few extra weeks would allow us to squash remaining bugs and fine-tune gameplay balance.We want your experience in the Holy Land to be seamless and engaging from the very first minute. Shifting the release to early October gives us the exact breathing room needed to deliver the polished title you deserve.Get Ready for LaunchWe are putting the final touches on the game and preparing everything for day one. If you haven't already, please Wishlist and Follow the…
- 3 Days Left: The Final Push! ⚔️ - 9 February 2026
Knights, the final countdown has begun.We have entered the final 72 hours of our Kickstarter campaign. The campaign is progressing, momentum is building, and for the first time, the finish line is truly within arm's reach. We can absolutely do this.But we need to be realistic about the final obstacle. The Ballad Singer: Knights Templar is a deep, complex indie project. We know the quality is there, but the reality is that there are still thousands of RPG and Strategy fans out there who simply do not know this project exists yet.This is where you make the difference.We are at a tipping point where literally a handful of new backers could be the difference between this game becoming a reality... or fading away.We aren't asking you to pledge more. We are asking for your voice.How you can help us cross the line:Message a friend: Do you know someone who loved The Banner Saga, Darkest Dungeon…
- 9 Days Left: The Fate of the Templars is in Your Hands! ⚔️ - 3 February 2026
We are in the final countdown.Hello everyone,There are exactly 9 days left until the The Ballad Singer: Knights Templar Kickstarter campaign comes to a close.We want to speak to you from the heart: we are at a decisive crossroads. This project wasn't born yesterday. It is the result of over 4 years of development, historical research, and design. We have been working in the shadows to create something that isn't "just a sequel," but a deep, complex evolution of the genre.Why does this game deserve to see the light of day?Because the depth we’ve built goes far beyond surface appearances. In Knights Templar, you aren't just managing anonymous pawns. The past matters.Here is a concrete example of how your choices in recruitment change the gameplay:The Butcher: If assigned to slaughter animals, he will be a valuable asset to your Chapter regarding food supplies. However, given his humble or…
- ⚔️ The Ballad Singer: Knights Templar is NOW LIVE on Kickstarter! - 14 January 2026
Knights, the time has come. We are proud to announce that the Kickstarter campaign for our new strategy game, The Ballad Singer: Knights Templar, is officially open!Following the success of the first chapter, we return with an ambitious evolution: an experience that merges deep narrative, complex management, and tactical combat.What awaits you in the Holy Land?3 Interconnected Pillars: Chapter Management, Narrative Choices, and Combat influence each other. Every decision has real weight.Highlight System: Time stops during crucial duels. Play your cards wisely; every wound can leave permanent scars on your Brothers.Historical Authenticity: From internal discipline to relations with the Papacy, France, and England, everything is based on real Templar rules.Epic Art: Illustrations curated by Federico Musetti to fully immerse you in the medieval atmosphere.We have prepared Exclusive Tiers f…
- Kickstarter pre-launch page is LIVE! - 29 November 2025
I am thrilled to finally announce that the pre-launch page for The Ballad Singer: Knights Templar is live! We’ve been hard at work on this title for more than two years, and it has already reached an advanced Alpha phase.On January 14, 2026, we will kick off the Kickstarter campaign to fund the final stages of development.It would mean the world to me if you could check out the page, click the "Notify me on launch" button, and share the link with your friends. Your help makes a huge difference! Click here to reach the preview page!Thank you so much for your continued support!Riccardo
- The Ballad Singer: Knights Templar - 14 February 2022
We are happy to announce The Ballad Singer: Knights Templar a medieval game set in Europe and in the Holy Land! In the brand new Steam Page you can find the first images of the story and much more information about the game. if you like it don't forget to add it to your wishlist!
- Alchemy Emporium - 9 September 2020
We are happy to announce a new game we are working on: Alchemy Emporium! If you're curious, take a look at the Steam preview page (link below) and be sure to add the game to your wishlist! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1405730/Alchemy_Emporium/
- Patch 1.8 - 5 March 2020
With this patch we have improved the management of the logic of the nodes to ensure that some of the problems you have reported to us no longer occur. Now you will find the story of the characters more coherent according to the previous choices. We have fixed the trophy of Ancoran where she must defeat the phoenix wolf, now it correctly activates on all branches. Some corrections to the texts have also been introduced.
- ANDROID VERSION OUT NOW!!! - 30 December 2019
We are happy to announce the release on the Google Play Store of the mobile version of The Ballad Singer. In this version you will find an interface completely renewed and suitable for mobile devices. You will be able to play the prologue for free and test the new features! Have fun and Happy New Year!
- Halloween update! - 17 October 2019
With the Halloween Patch we introduced 6 new deaths, this means 6 new narrative blocks within the game, all to be discovered! These deaths are scattered throughout the game and are valid for the "Sacrificial Lamb" achievement. With this patch we have further optimized the resources within the game and corrected few audio files in particular in the Daragast and Ancoran paths. You will also find several bug fixes in this new version of the game. You may not have noticed it but in one scene in the Prologue, Daragast forged a sword and immediately after a horseshoe, now he forges just a horseshoe! Furthermore, we have adjusted the contents of the store with the update to the "Steam Beta Store". By updating to the Steam Beta you will have access to: a new cover image with the "White Dragon" in your library; Improved graphic effect of the achievements in the library; Generally better content…
- Patch notes 1.6.1 - 2 July 2019
Patch notes 1.6.1 Release of MacOS patch and small bug fixes on the Windows version. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33493375%2Fc8efec54afefa15cbb64aedfba3c8322017d4f45.jpg WIP of an image of the game
- Patch notes 1.6 - 1 July 2019
Patch notes 1.6 Thanks to your reports we have found a bug in the interpretation of some nodes that only occur in some very specific cases. The patch corrects, in particular, the paths of Leon and the Blood Magic and Daragast the Hermit. Soon we will release an update to fix this bug also in the MacOS version. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33493375%2Fcd6bbcf575ffbc1d9322f0a40029dd03edab3e48.jpg WIP of a game scene.
- MacOS Patch - 16 April 2019
Improved and updated content within the MacOS version of the game. The goal of the patch is to bring content to a level as similar as possible to that of the Windows version.
- Patch notes 1.5 - 25 March 2019
With this patch we have fixed some small bugs and the description of a Steam trophy. Patch notes 1.5 - Fixed the path of Daragast that if he decided to sleep outside the cave died without choice. We have added the necessary audio, choices and icons. - Correct description of the "Allied Kingdoms" achievement which meant allying with Ismarin instead of Alenbor. - Fixed some minor bugs.
- Patch notes 1.4 - 27 February 2019
With this patch we have made the logical behavior of some achivements more linear and fixed other small bugs. Patch notes 1.4 - Now the Steam achievement "Survivor" is unlockable even in Explorer mode. - Fixed a bug that showed a different maximum number of lives in Hesperia Citizen difficulty. - Fixed some small bugs.
- Cards, medals, backgrounds and emoticons! - 27 February 2019
Steam has approved our Trading Cards and are now available to be collected and traded! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33493375%2Fa5706de40649eebcbc73303a1f0db8768d9be099.png If you do not know how to unlock emoticons, backgrounds and medals look here! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33493375%2F3bab0510349c2fb6904051f8daf3405b2478c718.png
- Patch notes 1.3 - 25 February 2019
In this patch we corrected some bugs and improved some aspects of the game interface. Patch notes 1.3 - Fixed the logical bug that did not allow to unlock the Steam trophy "Till death do us part". How to unlock the trophy: The trophy is unlocked playing with Ancoran from the beginning, with a love story with Daragast and coming to besiege Satrapor winning the fight. ; - Correct the writing "Options" in the game; - Modified the functioning of some Ancoran nodes; - Modified position and size of the flags used to change language in the initial menu to make them more easily identifiable; - Corrections of some small bugs.
- Patch notes 1.2 - 20 February 2019
Small bug fix for achievements - Fixed a bug that did not allow to unlock two of the Steam Achievements.
- Patch notes 1.1 - 19 February 2019
With this patch we have corrected several bugs and introduced a new management of the audio at double speed. Patch notes 1.1 - Now the 2X audio is played through a different algorithm that allows the game to distort much less the voice of the narrator; - Fixed an Ancoran riddle where the answer was wrong; - Fixed an Ancoran route where you could use the Graystorm even without having unlocked it; - Fixed the achievement "Puppy" that was only unlocked in one path instead of two; - Fixed one of Leon's final enigmas in the path of the elements; - Fixed many other small bugs. Thank you so much for the reports you sent us!
- Patch notes 1.0 - 15 February 2019
The moment has finally come, version 1.0 is online for Windows and Mac OS! Also, you can find a demo to try the game! Here's what we introduced: - Implemented the Trophy and Missions system. By completing a mission you receive an artwork of the work in progress of the game as a reward; - Introduction of various animations within game backgrounds; - Insertion of new nodes and a lot of new resources within the game; - Insertion of animations in the game menu; - Animation optimization for all supported resolutions; - Revised the internal management of the game interface to make it compatible with new animations; - Now animations pause when you enter the game options; - Change to the algorithm for managing page movement; - Improved button operation in options; - Correction in the translations of the buttons; - Fixed a bug in the difficulty "Hesperia Legend" which involved the exclusion of t…
