Firefly has almost solely focused upon developing Stronghold games since then but aside from two updates to the original game, they haven't ventured back into the Crusades until now. The Steam Edition also updates Stronghold 2 with full Steam Workshop integration, allowing to you easily create and share custom maps with friends.It's been 12 years since the release of Stronghold Crusader, a well-received real-time strategy title from Firefly Studios that pleased fans of the genre with its accessible-but-deep gameplay. Unhappy peasants turn to crime and must be punished, rival lords can raise entire armies on their title alone and sieges must be fought tooth and nail, with close combat taking place inside castle structures! Stronghold 2 Online extends this gameplay to competitive multiplayer for up to eight players over Steam, with offline skirmish mode also available against computer-controller opponents.Ĭreated exclusively for Steam, Stronghold 2: Steam Edition comes with Steam multiplayer support, achievements, a new map pack, digital art book, soundtrack and trading cards.

Besiege Your Friends – Battle up to eight players online in Kingmaker and Deathmatch game modes.īuilding on the sim gameplay of the original Stronghold, Stronghold 2 allows players to rule as they please and still conquer each skirmish.

Craft Custom Maps – Create and share custom scenarios via Steam Workshop using the in-game map editor.

Take the Crown – Gain Honour by title, strategy or force and dominate the new ‘Kingmaker’ skirmish mode.

Simulate Castle Life – Duel inside buildings, hold lavish banquets or build a war economy and lay siege to rival lords.Rule as You Desire – Rehabilitate or simply execute thieving peasants using everything from gibbets to gallows!.

Stronghold Reforged – Enjoy Steam multiplayer, Workshop, achievements, visual enhancements, new maps and more!.With powerful barons jostling for power over a disintegrating kingdom, it is up to you to stem the tides of ambition and unite the land under the one true King! With an intricate economy, siege warfare, crime and punishment systems and classic medieval events, this highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Stronghold comes packed with new additions to classic Stronghold gameplay. Entertain your subjects or rule with an iron fist, dispensing medieval justice to overworked and malnourished peasants. Stronghold 2: Steam Edition allows players to experience true ‘castle life’ gameplay. Buy Stronghold 2: Steam Edition as a Steam key at

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