Scythe: Digital Edition
Released Sep 2018
Scythe transports you to an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, one ravaged by the First World War. Take up the role of leader by assuming command of one of 5 factions, and set out to conquer the coveted "Factory". Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory!
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All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Scythe: Digital Edition launched on September 5, 2018 and received its first and only paid expansion — Invaders from Afar — on May 29, 2019. A September 2022 roadmap announced three additional DLCs (The Wind Gambit, Modular Board, and The Rise of Fenris) alongside a major code refactor, raising player expectations for substantial future content.
However, on December 19, 2023, the developer published a frank status update explaining that the planned DLCs and code refactor had to be abandoned. Two separate veteran development teams concluded that the entire game would need to be rewritten from scratch — a task exceeding the studio's financial capabilities. They were unable to find a publisher willing to fund the effort. As a direct result, no further major updates or DLCs will be released in the foreseeable future.
The developer confirmed the game will continue to be maintained (servers kept running, bug fixes applied), but explicitly stated that DLC development is impossible under current circumstances and that no major changes are coming. The most recent developer activity was a bug fix patch on July 10, 2023. Both DLCs currently listed — the Soundtrack and Invaders from Afar — are fully released. No unshipped content remains on the store.
The game is effectively complete as it stands: a fully playable digital board game adaptation with one expansion, maintained for stability but not receiving new content.
Evidence
Developer published a formal status update confirming that planned DLCs and the code refactor have been cancelled. Two veteran teams determined the entire game would need to be rewritten from scratch, which exceeded the studio's financial means. No publisher was found to fund the work. The developer explicitly stated DLC development is impossible and no major changes are coming, though server maintenance will continue.
Invaders from Afar expansion released, adding two new factions and support for up to 7 players. Both listed DLCs are fully released with no unreleased content remaining.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
The Knights of Unity
Achievements
56
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
In an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, it's been several years since the "Great War", but the ashes of the conflict are still hot and the war is entering a new phase. The first conflict saw the emergence of some incredible engines of war known as Mechs.
Built by "The Factory", an independent city-state which has since become the object of everyone's desire, these technological monstrosities roam the snowy landscapes of Europa.
Be the hero of one of the five factions – Saxony Empire, Crimean Khanate, Rusviet Union, Polania Republic or Nordic Kingdom – and become the richest and most powerful nation in all of Europa during these dark times! To assure the victory of your people, you will need to explore and conquer new territories, enlist new recruits and deploy your forces by building formidable and terrifying combat Mechs. Replay history in a fictional past full of mechanical engines and technology, where each choice you make will be critical. Choose your battles with care, because in Scythe, victory is achieved with and for the people!
- Asymmetry: every player starts the game with different resources (energy, coins, keen combat sense, popularity…), a different starting location and a secret objective. The starting positions are specifically set to contribute to the uniqueness of every faction and the asymmetrical nature of the game.
- Strategy: Scythe offers players almost complete control over their fate. The only elements of chance apart from each player's individual secrete objective card are the Encounter cards, which players draw to interact with the citizens of newly explored lands. Combat is also handled by way of choice; no luck or chance is involved.
- Engine Building: Players can improve their construction abilities to become more efficient, build structures that improve their position on the map, enlist new recruits into their faction, activate mechs to dissuade opponents from invading and expand their borders to reap greater types and quantities of resources. This aspect creates a feeling of energy and progression over the course of the entire game. The order in which players get to develop their economy and technologies adds to the unique feel of every game, even when playing as the same faction several times.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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