Summary
The Lamplighters Leagueis the next release from the increasingly popular developer of theShadowruntrilogyand most recentlyBattleTech. Rather than a new sci-fi or mecha game, however, Harebrained Schemes decided to go with an alt-history 1930s adventure setting. It’s still a turn-based strategy game with combat channeling theXCOMfranchise. But this time it’s a strategy game based on Harebrained Schemes' original IP.
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In a message shared Wednesday on social media, thedevelopers at Harebrained Schemesannounced that a free demo forThe Lamplighters Leagueis going to be released on Thursday morning. That demo has now been unlocked across Steam, Xbox, and the Microsoft Store. It’s an early opportunity for fans of strategy games and newcomers interested in the genre to see what Harebrained Schemes has put together.
With the launch ofThe Lamplighters Leaguedemo, it’s been confirmed that the content of the demo includes the full first chapter of the game. That should be enough to get a healthy taste of the full experience ofThe Lamplighters League, from gameplay to story. And, naturally, it will end just as things get interesting so players will have to purchase the full game or play it through Xbox Game Pass on October 3 to find out more.
It’s atypical to launch a demo for a game less than a week before it fully launches, but Harebrained Schemes believes it’s the right idea. WithThe Lamplighters Leaguebeing a new IP, it’s going to be tough to reach a lot of players without some launch momentum. A free demo is a great way to start that momentum and also builds onThe Lamplighters League’s availability through Xbox Game Pass.
Those interested in turn-based strategy games orThe Lamplighters League’s unique setting and story can download and play the game’s free demo now. If it’s something they enjoy, they have the option of playing the full game through anXbox Game Pass subscriptionstarting October 3. Purchasing the full game is also an option, though Xbox Game Pass is certainly a more affordable alternative.
The Lamplighters Leaguereleases October 3 on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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