Publisher THQ Nordic and developer Grimlore Games shared new SpellForce III Reforced console controls trailers, showing how the RTS / RPG hybrid plays on a controller.

As we all know – strategy games and or city builder games tend to work best with a good old mouse and keyboard – however developers can adapt their complex user interfaces and varied gameplay controls to work on a more simple controller, on consoles.

Grimlore Games tease that you’ll be able to make sure enough workers are collecting wood and iron, keep the production of new Spearwielders and Hunters going, and finally rally your main army and your heroes, to strike at the enemies’ base – all of that in less than 30 seconds

Here’s the SpellForce III Reforced console controls trailers:

Xbox Controller Walkthrough

PlayStation Controller Walkthrough

Here’s a rundown on the ports:

SpellForce III Reforced is a unique mix of an epic RPG storyline blended with accessible real-time strategy elements, designed to offer a riveting console experience to fans and newcomers alike.

It is the year 518. The rebellion of the renegade mages, known as the Mage Wars, has been quashed by the Crown. However, it was a Pyrrhic victory: Whole regions have fallen into anarchy, refugees roam the lands in search of shelter, and a mysterious, deadly plague called the “Bloodburn” has arisen and is spreading rapidly.

Features:

• Innovative Mix: Unique gameplay blending RTS and RPG naturally together
• Streamlined for consoles: Intuitive gamepad integration and tailor-made UI to smoothly control a strategy/RPG mix with complex mechanics
• Create & Customize: Create your own hero and choose between distinct skill trees
• Single-player campaign: Featuring the dark, enthralling story of the long-misunderstood Trolls and their battle for survival, with a playtime of around 20 hours
• Build to Fight: Raise your own army and fight epic mass battles
• Epic Storyline: Immerse yourself in a rich world – Unravel the secrets behind the current situation in Nortander. Explore Eo, a fully-realized world filled with interesting characters and heart-wrenching stories.
• Make new friends – assemble your party from a diverse cast of companions that not only complement your skills in interesting ways but also have an impact on the narrative. Manage their skills and equipment to ensure victory on the battlefield.
• Choose your side: Strengthen and command one of three factions – Elves, Orcs and Humans. Prepare your troops and fight the mother of all battles. Play strategically, taking advantage of terrain, troop formations, visibility, scouting, etc.
• Experience an epic tale: Enjoy a fully-voiced 30+ hour campaign on your own or with friends in the campaign coop mode. Face opponents of all skills in the online battles.

SpellForce III Reforced console versions were previously delayed to June 7th across Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.