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THANKSGIVING SALE NOW LIVE - 40% EXTRA
Kick off the festive period and make your realm the envy of all with 40% extra Crowns on each purchase!
The flash sale will last 4 days from 00:00 (UTC) November 24th until 00:00 (UTC) on November 28th.
Gift purchases included!
100 Years War World - NOW LIVE!
We engage wage a war of such fury that the very face of this earth shall bear the scars until kingdom come! The 100 Years War World is now live!
Stand aside, those craven and weak, for now is the time of blood and blade!
Romans: Age of Caesar - Equus October Sale!
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!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/872570/Romans_Age_of_Caesar/
Romans: Age of Caesar - Ludi Romani Sale
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/
The Lore of Stronghold - Season 2
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)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIyU5TMaRbM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDzF6-VkObo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buj7JixeFtc
The Future of Firefly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8IEZyeK-8U
Discover what the future holds for Stronghold and Firefly Studios as a whole with two recent videos, linked above and available on the Firefly YouTube Channel. Join us as we cover a number of developments that will positively impact the way we develop and release our games going forward.
Firefly is undergoing an epic period of change, with everything from a physical office relocation and new game engines, to fresh updates on the future of Stronghold and a brand new game in the works. For full details please watch both of the above videos, where Nick explores the reasoning behind these developments and what it will mean for our developers and players.
With time comes progression, especially in such a rapidly-growing industry, but one thing that will remain constant is our commitment to making the best possible experiences for our players, new and old. By investing in infrastructure and technology, we feel the next chapter of Firefly is an exciting one and we can’t wait for you to see what comes next!
Accompanying this technical shake-up is an organisational one, as you may have heard already Firefly Studios has been acquired by Devolver Digital! A world-renowned game publisher and friend of Firefly, Devolver acquired the studio in 2021 and has been supporting us ever since. With their background in championing innovative videogames and our shared history, Devolver was the ideal parent company for our studio and yet another reason we're looking ahead to a promising future.
With big things on the horizon, fans of the Stronghold series will have plenty to look forward to. As always, stay tuned for more information about the Stronghold series and Firefly Studios.
The Future of Firefly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8IEZyeK-8U
Discover what the future holds for Stronghold and Firefly Studios as a whole with two recent videos, linked above and available on the Firefly YouTube Channel. Join us as we cover a number of developments that will positively impact the way we develop and release our games going forward.
Firefly is undergoing an epic period of change, with everything from a physical office relocation and new game engines, to fresh updates on the future of Stronghold and a brand new entry in the works. For full details please watch both of the above videos, where Nick explores the reasoning behind these developments and what it will mean for our developers and players.
With time comes progression, especially in such a rapidly-growing industry, but one thing that will remain constant is our commitment to making the best possible experiences for our players, new and old. By investing in infrastructure and technology, we feel the next chapter of Firefly is an exciting one and we can’t wait for you to see what comes next!
Accompanying this technical shake-up is an organisational one, as you may have heard already Firefly Studios has been acquired by Devolver Digital! A world-renowned game publisher and friend of Firefly, Devolver acquired the studio in 2021 and has been supporting us ever since. With their background in championing innovative videogames and our shared history, Devolver was the ideal parent company for our studio and yet another reason we're looking ahead to a promising future.
With big things on the horizon, fans of the Stronghold series will have plenty to look forward to. As always, stay tuned for more information about the Stronghold series and Firefly Studios.
The Lore of Stronghold - Season 1
Revisiting our core narrative to piece together key events and flesh out these beloved figures, this new series offers Stronghold veterans a deep dive into the history of our central cast. Over the years these larger than life figures have shaped the narrative of our castle sim and we're excited to explore four of them in our first season of this new video series.
Through the deeds and dealings of series staples, starting with the original Stronghold, we examine the lore that forms the basis of our overarching story. Memorable characters are what make these games a captivating setting for castle building and besieging, so join us as we immerse ourselves in the Stronghold universe!
From The Rat, a detestable man as inept as he is infuriating, and The Snake, a cold-blooded conniver hiding behind a literal wall of gems and jewels, all the way to The Pig, a cruel man with a similarly cruel past who brute-forces his way from gutter to Dukedom and The Wolf, the most malicious Lord in Stronghold, your ultimate adversary as a player and mysterious invader of England.
Using a combination of the original game scripts, Stronghold gameplay, concept art and historical reenactments, we chronicle the interconnected events that lay the foundation for the heroes and villains of the series. With full cinematic summaries for players who have never played a Stronghold title in their life and never-before-seen details for those of you looking to start your umpteenth playthrough, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Season 1 of The Lore of Stronghold!
The Lore of Stronghold (Season 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq4oDwUTJBU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ8MeYKzcH8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPZ-x_5gpL8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MDf3CoLlGc
Romans: Age of Caesar - Now in Open Beta!
It brings us great pleasure to announce that we have just launched our open beta for Romans: Age of Caesar! With Romans' first gameplay trailer also being released, its full speed ahead for our new co-op strategy MMO as we begin the march toward a full Steam launch in 2022.
From the minds of former Impressions Games developers Simon Bradbury, Eric Ouellette and Darrin Horbal comes Romans: Age of Caesar, the latest historical strategy game from the folks here at Firefly Studios. Romans sees city states of up to 16 players rebuilding the empire as they share resources, re-establish trade routes and protect allied cities from barbarian invasion. Classic city builder gameplay is taken online across the Roman Empire as players build, trade and fight alongside fellow would-be senators in a shared open world.
Featuring 16 players per city and thousands more active across the empire, players must cooperate in order to rebuild Rome. Beyond their district lies an expansive empire map, where you can build new settlements, discover resources and team up with otherwise rival city states. Sharpen those legions and engage in tactical combat to push back barbarian frontiers in PvE or engage in political warfare, forging alliances to claim glory in epic PvP battles. Battle or build alongside fellow players, defeating common threats and building the prosperity of each shared city.
While the ultimate goal is to be crowned Caesar, players must first work their way up through the senate before reaching the political endgame. Earning the confidence of their political allies and either rising with them through the chambers or betraying them at the opportune moment. Manoeuvre between different loyalties, positions and gods, to remain politically nimble and succeed in the final quest for power. Dare to become emperor and have your name known across the empire.
Scheduled for release on Steam in 2022, Romans: Age of Caesar is now in open beta, with players able to sign up and play the game for free via the official website. Those waiting for the full Steam launch next year can also wishlist the game via the link below.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/872570/Romans_Age_of_Caesar/
Skirmish Trail Update
We have now released version 1.4 of Stronghold: Warlords on Steam! The Skirmish Trail Update introduces Warlords' first ‘skirmish trail’, a series of challenging missions with unique conditions to overcome and achieve victory. Other features added in the update include a new mounted soldier, two additional AI warlords, the return of a popular building for healing units and two extra multiplayer maps.
A classic mode introduced in the original Stronghold: Crusader, skirmish trails invite experienced players to display their mastery over Stronghold’s economic gameplay and RTS combat. Each trail mission pits player lords against a unique combination of AI opponents, recruitable warlords, resources, starting goods and teammates across a combination of new and existing maps. Choosing between ‘Standard’ and ‘Challenging’ difficulties, the classic ‘Chicken’ feature can also be used to skip missions players find too difficult.
The mounted Samurai Lancer marks Warlords’ first post-release unit, boosting the game’s launch roster of 16 soldiers and 10 siege weapons. With the ability to buff attack damage for all nearby mounted allies, the Samurai Lancer is a powerful new Japanese unit type. Armed with a piercing lance and clad in samurai armour, the Lancers are based on the Onna-musha female warriors of pre-modern Japan. Highly-skilled horsewomen as fast as Auxiliary Cavalry, but with an attacking strength comparable to their Imperial brethren, the Samurai Lancer provides support for other mounted units while also packing a punch of their own.
A common request pre-release and one built into Warlords’ content roadmap from an early stage, the ability to heal units is now available in the new Field Hospital structure. A unique building that can be placed by any Beetle Warlord under your control, the Field Hospital heals all allied troops standing within its area of effect. Upgrading the Beetle Warlord will also increase the amount of healing given to troops over time, making this Edict even more effective at protecting defensive troops or those stationed in preparation for a siege.
The Beetle and Bear Warlords are the first of several new warlords being added to the game in 2021. In addition to the aforementioned Field Hospital, the Beetle Warlord is a master of defence, giving players access to cheaper castle traps and shipments of armour. The Bear Warlord meanwhile is all about strength in numbers, improving the buff radius of Imperial Bannermen and making Imperial troops more affordable. The Bear is also effective for feeding your population and can even launch siege attacks of his own!
Finally both the Ascendance and Guarded Crossings maps are now available for use in skirmish mode and online multiplayer. Ascendance is a large four player map that proves some lords are more equal than others, giving each a chance to secure the high ground and claim victory. Meanwhile Guarded Crossings sees the northern player benefit from a large build area, but without access to the valuable warlords their rivals will be hotly contesting.
While the release of the Skirmish Trail Update and version 1.4 brings us to the end of our initial spring/summer content roadmap, rest assured more updates are on the way! This will begin with the reveal of our summer/autumn roadmap, with full details on that arriving next month. So if you're hungry for more Stronghold: Warlords content be sure to keep an eye on our official Discord server and YouTube channel for the latest updates.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/907650/Stronghold_Warlords/