Solomon Kane in Conan: The Black Pyramid: Confirmed Facts

Is Solomon Kane playable in Conan: The Black Pyramid?

Yes. Steam lists Solomon Kane among “such iconic heroes as Conan, Solomon Kane, Dark Agnes, and more”, and the publisher’s press release repeats the three names in its feature list: “5 playable heroes from Robert E. Howard’s universe, including Conan, Solomon Kane and Dark Agnes”.

What do we know about his role in the game?

Only the premise that applies to every hero. Solomon Kane, Conan and the others are pulled out of their own centuries and wake up inside the Black Pyramid, a labyrinth that changes with every descent. Steam says you will “confront the shadows of the champions themselves”, which implies story content tied to each hero’s own past. No scene, line of dialogue or ability for Solomon Kane has been shown.

Who is Solomon Kane in Robert E. Howard’s stories?

Solomon Kane is a fictional character created by the pulp-era writer Robert E. Howard. According to Wikipedia he is a late 16th to early 17th century Puritan, a somber-looking man who wanders the world with no apparent goal other than to vanquish evil in all its forms. His adventures, mostly published in Weird Tales, take him from Europe to the jungles of Africa and back.

That is the character as written. It is not a description of his kit in the game. The studio has not said whether the game draws on any particular story or props from the books.

What has not been announced about Solomon Kane?

The studio describes the roster’s combat as melee, swordplay, ranged gunfire and magic. Nothing links a style to a name, so any claim about what Solomon Kane “should” carry is expectation, not information.

Where do I go next?

The other named heroes are Conan and Dark Agnes. For how a hero’s playstyle can change from run to run, see Warrior Memories. If you want to play with a friend, the co-op page covers the 2-player online setup.