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Lords & Legions — Early Access Begins

[h2]🎮 Release Event Announcement: Lords & Legions[/h2][p]Prepare yourself — war arrives on 23 September 2025! Lords & Legions, the medieval fantasy battle sandbox from Warborne Studios, is launching on Steam in Early Access — and we want you to be part of its forging.[/p][hr][/hr][h3]What to Expect[/h3]
  • [p]Command from the Front — Take control of a heroic champion in third-person combat. Your hero’s abilities, strengths, and choices matter.[/p]
  • [p]Lead Armies, Shape Legends — Start small, grow your forces, train units, gather gold, and prepare for epic castle sieges and massive battlefield confrontations.[/p]
  • [p]Campaign Mode + Roguelike Map Traversal — Every run is different. Random encounters, opportunity & risk, and escalating challenges as you push further into hostile territory.[/p]
  • [p]Sandbox Mode — No rules other than those you make. Design your own battles: choose terrain, weather, unit types, army size. Relive cinematic clashes or craft wild, chaotic warfare.[/p]
  • [p]Living Development with You in Mind — Player feedback will help shape balance, quest content, difficulty. We’ll expand with new biomes, support for new heroes, skill trees, new “Domination Mode,” and more as Early Access progresses.[/p]
[hr][/hr][h3]Why Join on Day One?[/h3]
  • [p]Influence the direction of a distinctive hybrid: strategy + action RPG + large-scale warfare.[/p]
  • [p]Forge your legend from scratch — feel your decisions carry weight, from hero growth to army command.[/p]
  • [p]Be part of a community shaping something ambitious: unique maps, grand battles, varied biomes, evolving challenges.[/p]
  • [p]Early Access pricing and content means what you see now will grow — being an early supporter gives you front row access to improvements and expansions.[/p]
[hr][/hr][h3]Key Details[/h3]
[p]What[/p]
[p]Lords & Legions launch on Steam (Early Access)[/p]
[p]When[/p]
[p]23 September 2025[/p]
[p]Where[/p]
[p]Steam – Store Page, Discussions, Discord & Community Hub[/p]
[p]Mode[/p]
[p]Single-player for now, addition of other modes during Early Access depending on community requests[/p]
[p]Current Features[/p]
[p]Campaign + Sandbox, Hero combat, Large-scale battles, Roguelike map traversal, Diverse environments (forests, swamps, open plains, frozen tundra), Hardcore option for permadeath fans.
Expected playtime Campaign: 12+ hours[/p][p]Expected playtime Sandbox: 1-2 hours[/p]
[p]What’s Coming[/p]
[p]New Gamemode: “Domination Mode,” where players expand and conquer similar to Bannerlords , refined balancing, new maps, new units, new heroes.[/p]
[hr][/hr][h3]How to Get Involved[/h3]
  1. [p]Wishlist the Game on Steam now — get notified when we launch.[/p]
  2. [p]Follow Our Channels — We’re active on Discord & Steam forums, and we want your feedback.[/p]
  3. [p]Join the Launch Event — At release we’ll host AMAs, maybe stream, share behind-the-scenes, maybe contests & giveaways. (Stay tuned!)[/p]
[hr][/hr][p]Mark the date, sharpen your blade, and prepare your strategies: Lords & Legions will be ready to test your mettle on 23 Sept 2025. Raise your banner, command your armies — the battlefield awaits.[/p]

Steam Next Fest is OVER and it was a stamp of approval from our audience!

[p]Steam Next Fest is officially over — and what a ride it’s been!
We’re beyond thrilled to share that we received over 2,000 wishlists during the event! 🚀[/p][p]This was more than just a showcase — it was a stamp of approval from you, our growing community. Your support, feedback, and excitement have given us a powerful boost as we move forward.[/p][p]Thank you for playing the demo, sharing your thoughts, and helping shape the future of our game. Stay tuned — we’ve got much more coming your way![/p]

Demo coming to Steam Next Fest 2025!

[p]We're thrilled to announce that Knighthood: Dawn of Heroes will be featured in the upcoming Steam Next Fest, starting June 9, 2025! This is your chance to experience our medieval battle simulator firsthand.[/p][p] [/p][p]🔗 Download the Demo on Steam[/p][p] [/p][p]In Knighthood: Dawn of Heroes, you step into a brutal medieval world where strength, strategy, and steel determine your fate. Lead legendary heroes, forge unstoppable armies, and crush your enemies across epic campaigns and large-scale battlefields.[/p][p] [/p][p]Demo Highlights:[/p][p] [/p]
  • [p]Campaign Mode: Embark on an epic journey from commanding a modest squad to leading a massive army in climactic castle assaults.[/p]
  • [p]Sandbox Mode: Create your own battlefields, design wars, and bring any scene you imagine to life.[/p]
  • [p]Hero-Driven Combat: Take control of a Hero unit in third-person combat, unleash powerful abilities, and turn the tide of war.[/p]
  • [p]Dynamic Environments: Battle across diverse terrains, including dense forests, open plains, eerie swamps, and frozen tundras[/p]
[p]The demo is available for download now and will be showcased during Steam Next Fest from June 9 to June 17, 2025. [/p][p] [/p][p]Join our community on Discord to share your experiences, provide feedback, and connect with fellow players.[/p][p] [/p][p]Raise your banner, command your forces, and forge your legend in Knighthood: Dawn of Heroes. See you on the battlefield! [/p]

ALPHA Playtest and Wargames Fest is now over!

Short but sweet, with over 500 playtesters signing up over the course of 3 days was a great success! We've learned a lot about the good things and bad things about the game and to make the best of our time we decided to end the test prematurely to focus on developing and improving the game!

Watch out for the next playtest and if you feel you want to be a dedicated playtester with access to the full game, let us know on Discord!

A big thanks to our community,

The Warborne Studios Crew

ALPHA Playtest is now LIVE!

We have selected a limited batch of users to access the game, but do not fret, we will give access to more people very soon!

A small portion of the game is available in this ALPHA playtest as we work towards releasing a solid Demo in the future.

Expect issues, glitches, and crashes as we work towards a more refined version of the game. We are also looking for feedback on the gameplay, ideas, and anything you can think of that would improve the game.

Have fun, and we look forward to seeing you on the battlefield!

Warborne Studios