The King is Watching Console Version Launches July 29 on Xbox
The console version brings the game's attention-based kingdom management mechanic to Xbox players, backed by a well-received Steam launch.
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tinyBuild announced the console version of Hypnohead Studio's roguelite strategy game The King is Watching will release on July 29 for Xbox Series X|S. The game features a 5x5 grid where subjects only work while the king watches. The Steam version, released in July 2025, holds a Very Positive rating from over 8,000 reviews. The console release includes the Volcano Update from the start.
Hypnohead Studio's roguelite strategy The King is Watching operates on a simple premise: your subjects only work when you are looking at them. The console version, published by tinyBuild, arrives on Xbox Series X|S on July 29. Players manage a 5x5 grid of land, building farms and barracks while defending against enemies, but must constantly shift their field of view to keep production going. The Steam version, released in July 2025, holds a 'Very Positive' rating from over 8,000 reviews. The console release includes the Volcano Update from the start.
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