9 Kings Leaves Early Access on November 12 With Joker Mode and 130+ Cards
Hooded Horse and Sidekick Publishing will end early access for Sad Socket's 9 Kings on November 12, 2026, about a year and a half after it entered early access in May 2025. Version 1.0 adds a fourth mode, Joker Mode, where players set their own rules, and expands the pool to 130+ cards, up from the originally planned 81, plus 140+ edicts, 110+ perks, 80+ quests, and 140+ cosmetics.