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Stronghold: Definitive Edition
Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.
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Very Positive (91) - 84% of the 91 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
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Very Positive (7,016) - 85% of the 7,016 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
7 Nov, 2023
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FireFly Studios

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Online interactivity, In-game chat

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“With upgraded visuals, rebuilt audio for the score and voice acting, a whole new campaign and various other additions, it would certainly seem like a fort that’s been restored to old glory.”
9/10 – Finger Guns

“Nostalgic charm meets sensible modernization, perfect for newcomers and returnees.”
85/100 – 4Players

“Firefly's goal with the Definitive Edition of the classic isn't just to satisfy old fans. No, Stronghold should of course also appeal to potential new fans and get them excited about the series. And there's basically no better way to get started than this new version.”
4/5 – Eurogamer DE

About This Game

Relive the glory of Stronghold, the original BAFTA-nominated real-time strategy game, with this new definitive edition of the classic 'castle sim'. Witness the game that started it all, carefully rebuilt using the source artwork, remastered music, returning voice talent and veteran developers of the first entry in this legendary series.

UNITE A BROKEN REALM


Welcome to the fractured, war-torn frontier of medieval England. With the King betrayed by his treacherous lords and a realm on the brink of collapse, take control of scattered forces and reunite your kingdom against the monstrous Rat, Pig, Snake and Wolf!

Strike down each villainous Lord in missions ranging from breaking sieges and capturing enemy castles to building epic fortresses and repelling enemy assaults. Test the limits of your strategic mind with castle assaults and grand banquets in military and economic campaigns.

Dive into classic RTS and city builder gameplay now elevated with remade graphics, community requested features and remastered music from series maestro Robert L. Euvino. Gather resources, construct mighty castles, protect your townsfolk, manage your gold, raise armies and wage all out war!

A LEGEND RETOLD


Building on its 20 year legacy, Stronghold: Definitive Edition features two classic campaigns told across 26 missions, alongside fresh single player content in the form of a new narrative campaign designed by Firefly Studios founders Simon Bradbury and Eric Ouellette.

Exclusive to the definitive edition, this new 14 mission campaign sees players march across the devastated English hinterland in search of Sir Longarm's captured kin, before venturing beyond the story in a challenging new historical 'Castle Trail' of 10 unique scenarios.

With remade artwork, a higher fidelity soundtrack, full Steam multiplayer support for 8 players, Steam Workshop, modernised gameplay and more, Stronghold: Definitive Edition is the ultimate way to experience the game that started it all. Your kingdom awaits!

NEW FEATURES

  • ZOOM INTO NEW VISUALS remade by the original artists with improved animations, textures and lighting.
  • REMATCH CLASSIC VILLAINS as you hunt The Rat and The Snake in a challenging new 14 mission campaign.
  • BATTLE OLD FRIENDS on Steam with 8 player multiplayer support and extra maps on which to wage war!
  • RELIVE HISTORY in a new Castle Trail with 10 challenging siege scenarios and famous historical fortresses.
  • LOSE YOURSELF in a remastered soundtrack, with fresh recordings from some of the game's original voice actors.
  • CREATE, SHARE & ENJOY new Stronghold community content with Steam Workshop support.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 64 Bit
    • Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-3220 or equivalent
    • Memory: 6 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Graphics Card with 2GB VRAM (for 1080p) or 3GB VRAM (for 1440p) or 4GB VRAM (for 4k)
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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