August 10, 2026. Barcelona (Spain) | Independent developer and publisher Devir happy to announce that the digital edition of the awarded boardgame The Red Cathedral will be Available to play for free on Steam during 12 days, starting August 25 and until September 6. The game will be launched this fall on PC and mobile devices (Android and iOS) with cross-play compatibility for 1-4 players. The physical version of The Red Cathedral has sold more than 100.000 copies. In it, players have to manage their resources well to build the cathedral better than anyone else and thus win the Tsar's favor.
Highly acclaimed for its tight design and clever resource management, the game has received several awards and recognitions:
- Nominee, 2021 Tric Trac d'Or: Recognized in the premier French board game awards.
- Finalist, 2021 Board Game Quest Awards - Best Strategy Game: Recognized for excellence in strategy.
- Ranked Excellence: The game maintains a high rating (approx. 8.4-8.6 on Ludopedia) and is recognized for its unique rondel mechanism.
Players compete to build different parts of the cathedral that they will previously claim, then search for and manage materials that will be used to build and decorate. They must take into account the influence of the clergy and the different guilds of the city to stand out from the rest and win the favor of the Tsar. Upon completion of the cathedral, the player who has gained the most prestige will be the winner.
Build alone, with friends, or with strangers!
Choose your favorite way to play, either solo or against other players. The Red Cathedral: Digital Edition offers cross-platform multiplayer, where you can invite friends – locally or online – or challenge random players. If you prefer to play alone: face the AI on various difficulty levels.
MAIN FEATURES
- An original game from the minds of Shei & Isra!
- Great strategic depth!
- Adapted and expanded art from the board game!
- Three levels of AI to play solo!
- Includes a detailed, step-by-step tutorial!
- Easy to learn, hard to master!
- Nearly unlimited replayability!
- Local and online multiplayer!
- Cross-platform competition!
- A board game with the convenience of a digital platform!
About Devir
Devir is a Brazilian publishing group founded in 1987 that specialises in leisure and entertainment products: fantasy literature, comics and games of all kinds, such as role-playing games, board games, collectible card games, card games, miniature games, etc. The group has its operational headquarters in Barcelona and subsidiaries in eight different countries: Brazil, Portugal, Spain, the United States, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Argentina.
Article by: Susan N.
