Version 1.0 of the Knight has Officially Been Released to Backers!

If you backed the Knight (or are a recipient of a community copy) check your email! There should be a pdf and forge steel source file waiting there for you.

For everyone else: The Knight will be available for others to purchase at https://jacons.itch.io/the-knight in the VERY near future (estimated date: October 7th, 2026). In the meantime, you can check out the free preview (levels 1-4 of the class) hosted at the same link.

Releasing The Knight to backers is a HUGE milestone, but we're not done yet!
Up next is The Silvermind, a psionics-themed 4th subclass for the Knight, which was unlocked by stretch goals. Keep an eye out for the next project update and preview, which should be coming out in ~2 weeks.

Thanks again to all of you for your support. 

1. Overall Schedule: The Knight will release on September 30th, 2026.
   • This release will include the class pdf and forge steel sourcefile.
   • This release will NOT include Subclass 4 (see below for more information)
   • This release will NOT include full codex implementation (see below for more information) 
2. Class Development: DONE.
   • Playtesting is complete, layout is done, and final proof-reading passes are in progress.
   • If you are a Knight level backer (or higher), you should have just received an email with a .zip file containing the latest version (V0.9.2) of the full class (levels 1-10).
   • The GDrive preview folder is shutting down. As of today, if you want to find a preview version of the class, you will have to do so at jacons.itch.io
3. Personal Heraldry Surveys: DONE.
   • You can check out the Heraldry of our Knight-Commanders on the Credits page (page ii) of the pdf.
4. Credits Surveys: CLOSING SOON!!!
   • If you area a Knight-Level backer, CHECK YOUR EMAIL!
   • If you have not responded to the credits survey yet, you have until September 25th 11:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time to do so.
5. Art: DONE.
   • See the Credits page for the list of artists and art pieces featured in The Knight!
6. Subclass 4: The Psionicist: IN PROGRESS.
   • The preview (levels 1-4) is available here: 
     • https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KNzgej7B8utrBcG3xJcYMj89RmJaHnTx?usp=sharing 
   • Projected completion date: November 6th, 2026
7. Codex Integration: IN PROGRESS.
   • A level 1 prototype of the Bannerlord is complete and playable!
   • Use this code to load the module into your game:
     • jacons-knightv01
   • Projected completion date: Unknown. Targeting December 2026 for implementation of level 1 of all subclasses.
8. Community Copies: Slated for release on September 30th, 2026.
   • Includes the class pdf and forge steel sourcefile.
   • Subclass 4 will be distributed when it is complete (see above).
   • Code for codex module will be distributed when completed (see above).

1. Overall Schedule: I still intend to deliver the complete Version of The Knight in September 2026 and am on track to do so. As of right now, I cannot give a more precise date, but I expect it to be in the send half of the month.
2. Class Development: Things are going well! Design is nearly wrapped up, but as always, things may shift around or be changed between now and release.
   • You can find the latest version (V0.8.4) of the class preview (levels 1-4) here>>> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KNzgej7B8utrBcG3xJcYMj89RmJaHnTx?usp=drive_link 
   • If you are a Knight level backer (or higher), you should have just received an email with a .zip file containing the latest version (V0.8.4) of the full class (levels 1-10).
3. Personal Heraldry Surveys: If you are a "Knight-Commander" backer, please check the email associated with your Backerkit account.
4. Credits Surveys: If you are a "knight" backer (or higher), please check the email associated with your Backerkit account. If you do not respond with your naming preference by August 31st, 2026, I will use the name listed on your Backerkit account.
5. Art: I am still working on the art briefs for each of the pieces funded by the campaign. My goal is to send out the commission information to artists by the end of the month.
6. Subclass 4: The Psionicist: Currently in development. I will notify backers once a presentable preview is ready, which I anticipate will be done by August 1st.
7. Codex Integration: Currently on hold. Codex integration will not begin in earnest until the design of the class is finalized.
8. Community Copies: In total, 55 Community Copies were funded. There were 60 non-backing followers of the Backerkit campaign before the funding period ended. I have decided to make up the difference and donate 5 more community copies, meaning that if you followed The Knight BEFORE June 4th, you WILL receive a copy of of the class for free when it releases this September.