Outland Kingdoms

Outland Kingdoms is a settlement-building game set on Arkana, a dark continent claimed by the Holy Human Empire for its deposits of Arkanite. The Eternal Emperor appoints you to lead a colonial expedition and establish a settlement. You build, farm, raise animals, produce goods for trade and craft equipment while managing your people and defending against dangers. The Emperor also demands taxes, and rebellion is not tolerated.

Build your settlement

Design shelters and grow your settlement from a humble hut into a trading town, with mansions and castles protected by towers powered by Arkanite mana. Plan its layout with fire and defense in mind, and prepare for changing seasons and weather. You can develop a peaceful trading settlement, settle conflicts with bribes, or pursue other approaches such as running a slaver camp or a necromancer’s enclave.

Farm different crops and turn them into better food when your people know how to cook. Tame and raise creatures for food and protection, and produce goods for trade. As your settlement prospers, its prestige brings visitors bearing gold, treasure and other benefits.

Your people

Each subject has individual wants, needs, favorites, natural talents and a personality. Characters develop skills by using them and level up over time. They also form bonds and relationships, becoming friends, lovers or enemies, and need healthy food, drinks and activities for entertainment.

Research and craft

The journey from the Imperial Capital is long and dangerous, so you must make do with what you have and rediscover old technology. Read ancient books to learn skills and abilities, craft Legendary items and find new uses for Arkanite mana. The continent also holds forbidden magic, whose use is treated as treason.

Combat and threats

Arkana is home to rival factions and dangerous creatures. The mercenary armies of the Serene League seek slaves and plunder, Orc warlords hunt for prey, and elves lie hidden and scheme against your people. Rumors warn that the Necromancer Kings may return, though the Empire says the undead were destroyed in the Great Crusade. Were-beasts also haunt the night.

Combat is tactical: heavy armor can protect against arrows, but fire can cook its wearers alive. You can also learn necromancy and turn enemies into zombies. Vampires are fast and strong but vulnerable during the day, while Liches are powerful mages that cannot perform basic tasks.

Expeditions

Once your settlement is developed, you can send expeditions into the unknown. Explore ruins, undertake scouting missions, tame dragons and other creatures, and complete quests for the Holy Empire and the allies you encounter.