Publisher Paradox Interactive and developer Harebrained Schemes have unveiled a new game titled The Lamplighters League during a recent Paradox Announcement Show. The reveal promises a strategic experience that blends turn-based tactics with strong RPG elements, set in a richly imagined world.
The action unfolds in the 1930s, a period charged with tension and opportunity. A powerful cult known as the Disfavored seeks to bend the globe to its will, plotting centuries of treachery in shadows. Standing against this menace is a counterforce called the League of Lamplighters, a group of scientists and freedom fighters who choose to resist the darkness. Players step into the role of a field commander guiding this diverse alliance through perilous campaigns across the world.
Described as a game that marries espionage, tactical combat, and an unfolding narrative, The Lamplighters League invites players to assemble a team of villains with distinctive abilities. The mission is to shadow the Disfavored, uncover their schemes, and press forward to thwart their plans wherever they arise. The core loop centers on strategic planning, careful positioning, and dramatic turns on the battlefield, all while unraveling a plot that keeps the stakes rising with every decision.
Known for its prior work on the Shadowrun trilogy and other ambitious projects, Harebrained Schemes brings its signature mix of character-driven storytelling and thoughtful design to this new chapter. The Lamplighters League aims to deliver a memorable blend of tense strategic combat and the personal tension that comes from assembling a crew of morally gray operatives who must balance their own ambitions with the greater good.
Globe-trotting adventures, atmospheric environments, and a compelling 1930s aesthetic are part of the package. The game is in development for PC and Xbox Series X|S, with Xbox Game Pass as part of the planned release window. Interested players can add The Lamplighters League to their wishlists on Steam and the Epic Games Store to stay updated on news, releases, and early access opportunities.
In related news, Paradox Interactive recently announced Life by You, a life simulation that positions itself as a competitor to The Sims series, signaling a broader push by the publisher into diverse, long-lasting simulation experiences. The Lamplighters League stands as a fresh example of Paradox and Harebrained Schemes expanding their creative horizons in the strategy and narrative space.
Source: VG Times