BidKing

BidKing

Released Apr 2026

Bid King is a multiplayer tactical strategy game of bid auctions and collectible appraisal. Read your rivals, judge through uncertainty, score valuable items at low prices, and bluff others into overpaying for junk. In this auction house of deception, only one thing matters: your wits.

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Evaluation

BidKing launched on April 15, 2026 as an online multiplayer auction game built around a live service structure. The developer has maintained a near-weekly update cadence ever since, with no signs of slowing down. Content milestones since launch include: Season 2 Battle Pass (May 20, 2026), a World Cup-themed event with exclusive collectibles and a new ranked mode (June 11–25, 2026), new character Liss and Ranked Season S1 (June 25, 2026), a new character event bidding mode featuring Chen Mei (August 13, 2026), Ranked Season 2 and new character Indiana (September 3, 2026), Battle Pass Season 5 (September 3, 2026), and most recently Battle Pass Season 6, a Season 4 Limited-Time Collection Event, and a Character Auction Event for Gabriel — all announced on October 7, 2026 for an October 8 update. The game is designed to run indefinitely: it features rotating Battle Pass seasons (now on Season 6), ranked seasons with exclusive rewards, recurring limited-time collection events, an in-game auction and exchange market, and a continuous stream of new characters and collectibles. The developer has communicated frequently and consistently since launch with no indication of winding down operations.
Evidence
Update announced for October 8: Season 6 Battle Pass, Season 4 Limited-Time Collection Event, and Character Auction Event (Season 5 – Gabriel). Confirms ongoing live service operation.
news post · Oct 7, 2026 source content planned
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September 3 update introduces Ranked Season 2, new character Indiana, Battle Pass Season 5, new gift boxes, and a new limited collection event — continuing the live service content cycle.
news post · Sep 1, 2026 source development ongoing
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Elegoose Games
Achievements
28
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

Welcome to Bid King—the ultimate auction showdown of wits and lies!

Core Gameplay: 4-Player Psychological Warfare

This is no ordinary auction game. In Sealed Bid Mode, every bid in a round is strictly confidential—you can't see anyone else's amount, so all you can do is guess, act, and bluff. In Standard Mode, visible bids are merely a facade for psychological warfare: is your opponent testing the waters or setting a trap? Is the player who suddenly raised the bid genuinely interested, or deliberately trying to drag you down?

Four collectors, but only one can have the last laugh.

Collector Skills: Everyone Has a "Special Ability"

Every collector has an untold past, and each one possesses unique information-gathering skills because of it:

Some can peek at an opponent's bidding range, as if using "X-ray vision."

Some can sense the true value of collectibles, helping them score accurate bargains.

Others can spread false information, bluffing their opponents into a trap.

Use your skills wisely and turn information asymmetry into your weapon. Remember: This isn't a game of luck; it's a gladiatorial arena for the wise.

Unboxing Collectibles: Surprises Emerging from the Fog

Winning the auction is when the real heart-pounding moment begins! The game features a "Gradual Collectible Reveal" mechanic—as the unboxing progresses, items emerge from the fog one by one.

One moment, you think you've ended up with nothing but a pile of scrap; the next, you're thrilled when a rare collectible appears out of nowhere. This emotional rollercoaster is exactly what makes the experience so thrilling.

Mind Games: Bidding Wars, Traps, and Crushing Your Opponents

Think winning the auction means winning the game? Think again. A true "Bid King" knows that making others lose money can be even more satisfying than making money yourself.

Deliberately spread false rumors to bait an opponent into paying top for a pile of junk, or raise the bid at a critical moment to saddle your rival with a costly mistake... Even if you take a small loss, as long as the other side suffers a crushing defeat, the match is worth it!

Your Collection: Every Collectible is a Trophy

The rare collectibles you secure at low prices will be added to your 3D digital collection cabinet, where you can admire them anytime. They're more than just impressive displays—they're trophies of your tactical skill.

Last evaluated Oct 8, 2026
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