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Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Royal Ascension

Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

Fantasy

This expansion builds on the core appeal of managing a fledgling kingdom alongside a classic CRPG adventure. The thrill comes from seeing your strategic governance decisions—whether to invest in military or diplomacy, how to handle crises—directly shape the narrative and the world map. It’s a rare, satisfying fusion of deep party-based role-playing and consequential statecraft, where every decree feels as weighty as a critical hit in combat.

About Pathfinder: Kingmaker - Royal Ascension

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Two additional portraits. Digital Art Book with sketches of characters, monsters, items and the game world. Official soundtrack. A digital module for board game adventures. A digital high-resolution map of the Stolen Lands. A red panda in-game pet.

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