Destiny's Sword is a narrative war game with emphasis on empathy

Warfare in games is usually about being the hero and rushing from battle to battle. Destiny's Sword takes a different route. In a future where bodies can be healed in minutes, the wounds technology can't conquer are within the mind.

Key info:

• Living-narrative adventure with elements from visual novels, RPG's, sim managements, and even XCOM like team formations and loadouts

• Developed by 2dogs Games, published by Bonus Stage Publishing

• Coming out on October 19th, 2022 on PC

• Review codes available and delivered in August, 2022

In Destiny’s Sword you’re the commander of a team of skilled troopers - and the only thing that can get in their way is themselves. Every recruit has their own story to tell, their own reasons for getting involved. Their experiences while under your command will shape their development and affect their performance. As you get to know your squad on and off the battlefield you will explore the full depth of the human condition. Empathy will be your most powerful tool.

Destiny’s Sword is filled with infinite, diverse personalities and unprecedented character depth. Every character’s unique life history, personality and emotions govern and are dynamically shaped by their relationships and their experiences - including your actions and decisions as their commander.For example, if a character suffered trauma in their past they might need more reassurance and support. If they’ve taken multiple losses on the battlefield and are feeling down about themselves you’ll need to help them build up their confidence before they go back into more difficult missions. The Insight Engine powering Destiny's Sword is built on extensive psychological modeling and in collaboration with consultation from real-life war veterans, it allows to highlight the long-term costs of combat.

Destiny's Sword is coming out on PC on October 19th, 2022 and will be published by Bonus Stage Publishing.