20 July

Urban Empire is now available to pre-purchase

For all aspiring mayors looking to flex their political muscles, Urban Empire is now available to pre-purchase on

http://store.steampowered.com/app/352550/.

As well as receiving a 15% discount, pre-purchase players will be able to experience the early stages of urban architecture with the ‘Half Timbered Building Pack’ which contains seven unique buildings from pre-1820, bringing some old school style and tradition to their very own Urban Empire. The ‘Half Timbered Building Pack’ will unlock when the game launches on 20th January 2017.

Kalypso Media and developer Reborn Games have today released the first video featurette for their upcoming PC ‘city ruler’ game Urban Empire.
Launching on 20th January 2017,Urban Empire puts players in control of a mayoral dynasty where they must lead their city and people through 200 years of history. In this featurette, you will learn more about what sets a ‘city ruler’ apart from a ‘city builder’, as well as the main features of the game and the deep story of historical growth and political family drama.

FEATURETTE ON YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajv-aRJ1iDA

More details about Urban Empire:
Steam Community Hub:
http://steamcommunity.com/app/352550/discussions/
Official Kalypso-board:
http://forum.kalypsomedia.com/forumdisplay.php?fid=110

10 March

Kalypso Announces New IP ‘Urban Empire’ for GDC 2016

Be a Mayor Player - Political savvy takes centre stage in the new simulation title from
Fragment Productions

Kalypso Media today announces the new IP Urban Empire, to be shown for the first time at GDC 2016
Ever looked out at your town or city and thought about what you’d do if you were in charge? Of course you have, but running a city involves far more than building a few roads and buildings, right? Well forget about city builders, because Kalypso Media is thrilled to announce its brand-new city ruler – Urban Empire (Steam-Page), developed by Fragment Productions.

Urban Empire is the pioneer of a new breed of strategy games that combines city builder features with political scheming and adds 200 years of historical progress into the mix, creating a whole new gameplay experience where players must employ strategic planning and political savvy to successfully grow their cities in their role as Mayor.

Take control of a mayoral dynasty at the start of the Industrial Age. Establish infrastructures, plan city districts, debate political decisions at the town council, bribe or blackmail your opponents, empower the democratic rights of your people or ignore them and reign supremely by yourself – the decision is yours! Master the challenges of 200 years of societal changes: face political struggles, experience world-changing events and pioneering inventions, and eventually, Be a Mayor Player and create your very own Urban Empire!



Features of Urban Empire

• City Ruler, not City Builder: Urban Empire offers a unique combination of classic city building and political management gameplay. Take on the role of a mayor, be a political mastermind and prove your skills by prevailing against opposing parties and guiding your city through technological evolutions and ideological revolutions.
  
• Choose from 4 ruling families with 5 characters each, like the equal rights and social justice advocates the Kilgannons, or the Sant’Elias, who focus on scientific progress and the pursuit of knowledge.
  
• Create and manage city districts on a large scale and fulfil your citizens’ needs – such as happiness, safety, and public services.
  
• Introduce new ideas and technologies, like the electric tram, antibiotics or video games and use your power to convince the city council of your political agenda.
  
• Up to 800 dynamic events represent the twists and turns of urban life: make and influence decisions on issues such as women’s rights, the hippie movement, and child labour.
  
  Facts about Urban Empire:
  Title: Urban Empire
  Platforms: Windows PC
  Developer: Fragment Productions
  Genre: City Ruler
  Release: Q3 2016