Almaty, Kazakhstan – April 07, 2026 — Valkyrie Initiative and developer SK Team today announced the official dates for the Steam Playtest of Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord, the upcoming turn-based strategy RPG set in a dark fantasy world of war, magic, and ruthless ambition. The Playtest will begin on April 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM UTC and will run until April 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM UTC.
The upcoming Playtest will give registered players access to a special pre-release version of Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord ahead of launch. In addition to an early look at the game, participants will also have the opportunity to complete a limited-time challenge tied to an exclusive in-game reward that will become available when the full game launches.
At the center of the Playtest event is the Steam achievement “Strategist”. Players who unlock this achievement during the Playtest and complete the required reward conditions will receive an enhanced axe and an improved healing potion at launch.
To unlock “Strategist”, players must complete the story without any deaths on any difficulty level.
To earn the reward, players must:
– Wishlist Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord on Steam
– Follow Valkyrie Initiative’s publisher page on Steam
– Unlock the “Strategist” achievement during the Playtest
Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord is an upcoming turn-based strategy RPG that combines tactical combat, squad progression, army management, and story-driven dark fantasy. Players will lead a squad from the Circle of Unquenchable Thirst, command units in challenging turn-based battles, make strategic decisions across a conflict-torn kingdom, and manage their own flying fortress between missions.
The game expands on the foundation of the original Stones Keeper with a new campaign, deeper tactical systems, broader unit variety, and additional progression mechanics. Battles reward careful positioning, efficient resource use, and smart decision-making, while the flying fortress serves as both a mobile base and a strategic layer where players can manage upgrades, prepare for future encounters, and strengthen their forces for the road ahead.
The Playtest gives players an opportunity to experience the world, systems, and challenges of Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord before launch, while also taking part in a special community event tied to an exclusive reward.
“We’re excited to invite players into the world of Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord ahead of launch and give them a meaningful challenge to take on during the Playtest,” said Sergey Ushakov, Producer at SK Team. “Player feedback will help us polish the experience ahead of release, while the exclusive reward gives participants something extra to aim for.”
Key features of Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord include:
– A dark fantasy single-player campaign
– Turn-based tactical battles with squad-based combat
– Unit progression, equipment management, and strategic decision-making
– A flying fortress system with upgrade and management mechanics
– Multiple races and factions with distinct battlefield roles
– A world shaped by war, ambition, and magical conflict
Players can wishlist the game and request access to the Playtest on Steam here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2779310/Stones_Keeper_II_Chaos_Lord/
Press can find screenshots, logos, key art, trailers, and additional assets here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MjMkFZtQgbSse5gThGuIQRf49ONyIEL7?usp=drive_link
About Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord
Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord is an upcoming turn-based strategy RPG developed by SK Team and published by Valkyrie Initiative. Set in a dark fantasy world, the game blends tactical combat, story-driven progression, army management, and fortress development into a strategic adventure where every decision can shape the course of the campaign. Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord is coming soon to PC via Steam.
About SK Team
SK Team is an independent game studio focused on story-rich tactical RPGs. Its debut title, Stones Keeper, combined classic turn-based strategy with deep unit progression. With Stones Keeper II: Chaos Lord, the studio is expanding that foundation with larger battles, more advanced systems, and a broader fantasy world.
About Valkyrie Initiative
Valkyrie Initiative is a game publisher dedicated to bringing distinctive indie and mid-core titles to players worldwide. The company works with development partners across multiple genres and platforms, supporting projects with publishing, marketing, and release management.
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