In King's Orders you assume the role of a medieval ruler tasked with commanding armies and managing cities across a historically inspired map of Europe. Your journey begins with sending dispatches to your generals via letters, and every decision you make is based on the reports they return. These detailed messages guide you as you reenact pivotal historical events—from the Hundred Years' War and the Polish–Lithuanian–Teutonic War to the Reconquista—while allowing you to alter their outcomes and shape a unique legacy.