To Be A King - Volume 1

To Be A King - Volume 1 launched on September 30, 2022 as a complete visual novel chapter. The story has continued through paid DLC installments, with Volume 2 - Part 1 releasing on March 29, 2024, bringing four new chapters and content described as nearly the size of all of Volume 1. The developer (IT Roy) has been consistently communicating about the next installment, Volume 2 - Part 2, which is explicitly described as the concluding chapter of Volume 2. On May 14, 2026 — the most recent developer communication — IT Roy confirmed that development has not stopped, acknowledged the chapter is taking longer than expected due to its large size, and shared preview renders. The developer stated that the Steam release will follow "within a week or so" of its release elsewhere, indicating the release is approaching but not yet finalized. Earlier updates fill in the picture: a February 21, 2025 post confirmed continued work on Chapter 12 with animations planned for the first time. A September 5, 2024 post confirmed animations would be included in Part 2. A May 16, 2024 post detailed the scope of Part 2, describing it as larger than Part 1, with a full outline mapped out through the end of the main story. The developer has been candid about delays and the challenges of solo development, but has consistently reaffirmed that the project is moving forward. The May 2026 update is the clearest confirmation yet that Volume 2 - Part 2 is imminent — the developer is in final stages, sharing previews, and giving a release window tied to bug-fixing and Steam-specific feature work.