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Rotary Knights

Also known as Rotary Knights, rk, rotary knights

A text-based RPG spanning the entire arc of WWI aviation. Fly 37 historical aircraft, survive dogfights against the Red Baron, manage your aerodrome on the Western Front, and make choices that determine whether your pilot lives to see the Armistice.

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20 Jun 2026

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Patch notesPublished 28 Mar 2026

Dev Update #3 — Demo Update, Prologue Expansion and QA Work, Early April

I know some of you have been asking — the demo was supposed to ship on March 24. I felt the initial prologue needed a bit more intrigue and decision making, so I am adding a bit more content to the demo before releasing…

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3 updates

March 2026
Demo — March 24 Steam demo drops March 24. It covers summer 1914 through your first combat patrols — the opening act of the war. You'll create your pilot, pick a specialization (fighter, recon, or bomber), fly your firs…2 changesBalancePatch notes04 Mar 2026
February 2026
Rotary Knights is getting closer to takeoff. Here's what I've been working on. Visual Overhaul: Dogfight Hex Map I'm overhauling the dogfight combat screen with a new visual direction inspired by classic hex wargames. W…8 changesFixMapsStore20 Feb 2026

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Dev Update #3 — Demo Update, Prologue Expansion and QA Work, Early April

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