Stronghold Kingdoms Starter Pack News

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Here it is... Every burning question we've seen online that we can answer at this point in development for Stronghold: Definitive Edition!

We have been absolutely overwhelmed by thousands of responses to our demo player survey, 35,000 demo downloads and 150,000 wishlists (It's gone up since we recorded this video!). It means a huge deal to us that you are so excited for and invested in our very first Definitive Edition, which we want to make as fun, polished and true to the original game as possible.



So while you can expect more updates and developer diaries in the future, digging into our process behind this new version of Stronghold, we decided to answer everything we can at this moment in time. Sourcing questions here on YouTube, but also from the official Stronghold Discord, TikTok, subreddit, Firefly Twitter and beyond, we have compiled a list of 27 frequently asked questions which we're comfortable answering just under three months from launch.



Please note that anything not covered today can be taken as something we're exploring, but cannot commit to either way at this stage. We are absolutely committed to more demos, continued feedback and iteration, with Stronghold: Definitive Edition but also beyond with the future of the series. So thank you again for taking the time to give us your feedback and please continue!

We hope to provide more exciting updates between now and launch, so please stay tuned for much more on DE in the coming weeks and months.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2140020/Stronghold_Definitive_Edition/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2140020/Stronghold_Definitive_Edition/



We have now released our first public playable demo for Stronghold: Definitive Edition, coming to Steam on November 7th! Currently available via the game's Steam store page, this demo was previously shared with press and content creators as part of our full reveal last month.

This updated Alpha build demo contains new visuals, controls options, missions 4 and 11 from the original game's military campaign and a full tutorial for players new to the series. We are releasing this to gather as much feedback as possible ahead of launch later this year, with the demo remaining available until August 29th.

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After playing either mission 4 or 11 you will find a Feedback button in the main menu. Hit that, fill out our player survey and let us know what you think! We are dedicated to making every improvement possible between now and launch, which we can only do with your detailed feedback. We have already had a huge amount of positive suggestions and input across our Discord and wider social media, however there's always room for more.

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The eagle eyed among you may also notice that we have already implemented certain changes based on your feedback from the reveal on July 13th. Unit animations, buildings and characters have been improved, with many other changes coming based on both your suggestions and of course our own existing plans for the game.

We hope you enjoy our Alpha demo, add the game to your wishlist and look forward to more exciting Stronghold: Definitive Edition updates in the coming weeks!

Hear us, Populus Roma, and take notice! Beneath the crimson glow of The Red Planet, The Warlord of Warriors demands your attention and respect in this time, the Equus October – a celebration of war!

From 00:00 AM UTC October 15th to 00:00 AM UTC October 17th, behold as Mars, the true God of War, will show his generosity with a bonus of 25% extra Trajans for all worthy Romans!



Complete with heart-racing chariot races, ritual sacrifices and feasting, this is a revelry built on plentiful blood, guts and wine! Who better to guide you on your path to be crowned Caesar than the god on whose shoulders the expanses of the empire was forged?

Play Romans: Age of Caesar today and rebuild Rome together!

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Come one and all, good people of the greatest city in the world! It is time for us to show the rest of the empire the strength and will within the boundaries of these seven hills in the Ludi Romani, the Roman Games!

From 00:00 AM UTC September 17th to 00:00 AM UTC September 19th, in honour of his almighty majesty, Jupiter and before the eyes of the gods and the people, enjoy a celebratory bonus of 25% extra Trajans on behalf of the Thunderer.



This glorious festival, full of feasting and sacrifices, is held annually and most significantly marked by a litany of games and contests where the best among us will showcase awe-inspiring feats of skill and daring. What better way to gain favour on your journey to be crowned Caesar than by earning with the full respect of God-King himself?

Play Romans: Age of Caesar today and rebuild Rome together!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/872570/Romans_Age_of_Caesar/

A second season of videos now available on the Firefly Studios YouTube channel, The Lore of Stronghold 2 covers some of your favourite characters from the anticipated castle sim sequel!



Take heed and rejoice, for we bring glad tidings! Season 2 of the 'Lore of Stronghold', this time focusing on Stronghold 2, is here in full for your viewing pleasure. This new season covers the history behind Stronghold 2, our first 3D Stronghold featuring an all new cast of characters. Exploring our fictional narrative, we examine the lore that made Stronghold 2 a captivating place for series veterans, even without the original game's cast of now legendary characters.



From Sir William, a man who marched through hell on a quest for redemption and Matthew Steele, a boy who rose to weave his own tapestry of legend from nothing, to Lady Seren, a woman whose intensity of spirit and heart of steel would let nothing keep her from her goals. Stronghold 2 had an eclectic cast that we fondly remember today and will surely inspire us going forward.



When it first released in 2005, Stronghold 2's greater focus on cinematics and story driven gameplay went hand in hand with the technical progression of the series. This scope and ambition is inspiring today as we look back on where we've been and the road ahead. For now however join us as we look back on some of the most memorable Stronghold protagonists to grace our screens.



The Lore of Stronghold (Season 2)

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