A Sharp and Kitfox Games have confirmed that Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists, their upcoming tactical narrative RPG, will launch on September 8, 2026. The announcement comes alongside a release date trailer showcasing the game’s hand-painted artwork and what appears to be a dark, mythology-rich story spanning multiple underworlds.
For those unfamiliar with A Sharp’s pedigree, it’s the studio behind King of Dragon Pass and the Six Ages series, both of which have gained many fans for their deep narrative systems and meaningful player choices. Thousand Hells appears to be cut from the same cloth, placing players at the head of a customizable group tasked with completing contracts for a mysterious character known only as the Ambassador. Each mission immerses your crew in a different underworld, with its own visual identity, threats and rules of survival.
The scale of the game’s narrative ambition deserves to be underlined. Over 280 dynamic encounters have been designed by a team of eight different writers, with each encounter offering multiple paths depending on your group’s skills and appetite for risk. Whether you want to score a big win or protect the health and sanity of your team, the choices are yours to live with. The game draws inspiration from a wide range of mythological traditions, from following in Orpheus’ footsteps to save a loved one to saving an Eternal City from an insect outbreak, with each hell offering a truly distinct challenge and atmosphere.
Replayability seems to be a major goal. Your list of helpers changes from run to run, failed missions can be retried, and new quests can be generated to keep things fresh. Combined with the anthology structure and large volume of illustrated encounters, this is clearly designed to reward multiple playthroughs rather than a single journey through the underworld.
Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists will launch on September 8, 2026. Platform details were not confirmed in the announcement, but for the latest information you can head to the official website at a-sharp.com/1000hells.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists released?
Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists is set to release on September 8, 2026. The announcement was made by developer A Sharp and publisher Kitfox Games.
Who is directing Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists?
The game is developed by A Sharp, the studio behind King of Dragon Pass and the Six Ages series, and published by Kitfox Games.
What kind of game is Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists?
Thousand Hells is a tactical narrative game in which players assemble a customizable party and complete missions across different mythological worlds, making choices that affect both the story and their team.
Is Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists replayable?
Yes, replayability is a core feature. Your group of helpers changes between runs, failed missions can be retried, and new quests can be generated each time you play.
How much narrative content is in Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists?
The game features over 280 dynamic narrative encounters written by eight different writers, complemented by hundreds of hand-painted illustrations across several distinct underground settings.
