Reigns Turns 10: Smash Hit Swipe Simulator Drops Massive Free Content Update

Indie developer Nerial and publisher Devolver Digital are officially celebrating the 10th anniversary of their bestselling card-swiping monarch simulator, Reigns. To mark a decade of macabre kingdom management, the team has released a massive free 10th anniversary update packed with content for the original game on PC, iOS, and Android. Having crossed over four million players across the entire franchise, the award-winning title is also hosting a limited-time franchise sale across digital storefronts.

Key Information

• Game Title: Reigns
• Developer: Nerial
• Publisher: Devolver Digital
• Anniversary Launch Date: Available Now (August 2026)
• Platforms: PC (Steam), iOS (App Store), Android (Google Play)
• Genre: Narrative Kingdom Management / Card Simulator
• Developer Website: Nerial Official Site
• Publisher Website: Devolver Digital Website
• Official Social Media: Devolver Digital on X
• Game Portal: Reigns Official Website

What Is Included in the Free Reigns 10th Anniversary Update?

First released back in 2016, Reigns revolutionized narrative mobile gaming by pairing high-stakes medieval decision-making with Tinder-style left-and-right card swiping. The free 10th anniversary patch builds directly upon the original game’s framework, introducing a wealth of new narrative paths, deadly traps, and dark humor:

• 190+ New Cards: A massive expansion of decision cards that expand royal court dynamics and choices.
• Fresh Characters and Objectives: New court advisors, peasants, and rivals offering unique storylines and goals.
• Village Witch Narrative Arc: A brand-new story thread centered on a mysterious local witch. Players must survive in-game for exactly 10 years to see her powerful prophecies come to pass.
• New Death Types and Secret Ending: Dozens of creative, macabre ways to die alongside a newly added secret finale to discover.

How Has the Reigns Franchise Evolved Over the Past Decade?

Since its breakout success in 2016, the Reigns series has expanded far beyond its original medieval kingdom. Across four million downloads, Nerial and Devolver Digital have brought the iconic card-swiping mechanics to major pop culture universes and unique historical settings:

• Reigns: Her Majesty: The acclaimed direct sequel focusing on queens, royal intrigue, and mystical items.
• Reigns: Game of Thrones: An official spin-off allowing players to sit on the Iron Throne as iconic characters like Tyrion Lannister and Daenerys Targaryen.
• Reigns: The Witcher: A dark fantasy adaptation following Geralt of Rivia navigating monster hunts and bard tales.
• Reigns: Three Kingdoms & Reigns: Beyond: Expansions taking the series into ancient Chinese history and futuristic space-band adventures.

Where Can You Get the Reigns Anniversary Update and Series Sales?

The 10th anniversary update is live right now as an automatic free patch for existing owners on the Steam product page, the Apple App Store, and the Google Play Store.

To celebrate the milestone, Devolver Digital is offering massive discounts across the entire Reigns library for a limited time, making it the perfect opportunity for new players to step onto the throne.