Jon Shafer (lead designer on Civilization V) and his studio, Conifer Games, have announced the release date for their first title – At the Gates.

The new 4X strategy game, which is set in the Dark Ages, is launching on January 23rd, 2019 for Windows PC (via Steam). Featured above, you can view a new trailer for the game.

Players will be tasked with fighting the crumbling remnants of the Roman empire as an invading barbarian horde.

Here’s a rundown on the game:

At the Gates is a 4X grand strategy game from Jon Shafer, designer of Civilization 5.

You are a Dark Age lord. Your destiny is to build a kingdom in the shadow of the crumbling Roman Empire. Explore the dangerous landscape around you, harvest its resources, and build a mighty economic and military machine. Your clans have their own personalities and desires, so carefully consider how you use them.

It won’t be easy. Your path is unsure. Overcome your immensely strong neighbors. Outlast the frigid winters of the far north to discover a source of gold and vast riches.

Are you the leader who will usher in a new era of European history? Or will you be forgotten?

Key Features:

• An Evolving Map – Seasons and weather dramatically transform the landscape around you. The river that once served as a barrier in the summer might become a highway in the winter – for both you and your enemies!
• Character Management – Each of your clans has unique traits and desires, so choose carefully how you use them.
• Survival & Roguelike Elements – Keep your clans fed through the harsh winter. Resources run out so always be hunting for more. Your neighbors can be immensely strong. Every game poses new challenges and opportunities.
• Watercolor Art Style – A beautiful watercolor landscape serves as the canvas for your clever economic and military strategies.
• Tooltips-in-Tooltips! – AtG features a revolutionary user interface which utilizes “tooltips-in-tooltips” for the very first time, making it far easier to learn without sacrificing any gameplay depth.