{"id":72697,"date":"2026-09-17T18:39:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T09:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=72697"},"modified":"2026-09-17T18:39:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T09:39:15","slug":"village-building-isekai-action-rpg-warota-i-live-next-to-the-demon-kings-castle-lol-launches-in-early-access-on-november-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/village-building-isekai-action-rpg-warota-i-live-next-to-the-demon-kings-castle-lol-launches-in-early-access-on-november-13\/","title":{"rendered":"Village-building isekai action RPG \u201cWarota: I Live Next to The Demon King\u2019s Castle LOL\u201d launches in Early Access on November 13"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Japanese publisher One or Eight and developer Team EARTHWARS have announced that their village building action RPG title, Warota: I Live Next to The Demon King\u2019s Castle LOL<\/strong> will release in Early Access on Steam<\/a> starting November 13. The game will be available at a limited-time 10% discount from launch till November 20 (23:59 JST).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presented as a comedic take on the isekai genre, Warota: I Live Next to The Demon King\u2019s Castle LOL starts with a familiar tone, as players are put in the shoes of a poor soul who, after death is reincarnated into the fantasy world of Luna. Subjugated by the titular Demon King named Platinum, the people of Luna live in ruins, surviving over scraps left by the forces of the Demon King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Taking on the title of \u201cBounder\u201d, a rare individual blessed by the world\u2019s goddess with the power of creation, the player is tasked with rebuilding Luna and restoring peace brick-by-brick.\u202fLiving as the literall next-door neighbor to the Demon King\u2019s lair,\u202fyou\u2019ll\u202fgather resources, recruit allies, tend to your fields,\u202fand develop your village.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However,\u202fthe Demon King, who just so happens to be an idol,\u202fwon\u2019t\u202fjust\u202fstand by and\u202fwatch this happen.\u202fEvery time\u202fshe\u202fholds a live concert\u202fin her castle, hordes of monsters will gather and descend upon your village.\u202fYou\u2019ll\u202fhave to team up with\u202fyour\u202fvillagers and fortify your defenses to\u202ffend\u202fthem off. Defeating the powerful bosses will lead you to uncovering the hidden truth of the world of Luna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This game is developed by Team EARTHWARS, who have previously released the sci-fi 2D hack-and-slash title Earth\u2019s Dawn<\/a> as well as LOST EPIC<\/a>, a 2D metroidvania that depicts a war between gods and humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Early Access version of Warota: I Live Next to The Demon King\u2019s Castle LOL will include the entire first chapter of the story, called \u201cThe Platinum Chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team EARTHWARS have also announced that after much consideration, they have decided to delay the game\u2019s full release, now aiming for a launch window sometime in Winter 2027. The extra time will be used to refine the game based on feedback collected from past open and close beta tests. Additionally, the statement mentions that a roadmap for the game will be revealed at a later date, providing more detailed info on the iterations the game is expected to receive as it readies up for its 2027 official release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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