Independent developer Firefly Studios has announced Stronghold 4, a new sequel to their beloved strategy / builder series.
Stronghold 4 is in development for Windows PC (Steam) and will launch via early access later in 2026. A playable demo will launch on June 23rd.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer:
Stronghold 4 is the long-awaited next entry in the award-winning RTS/City Builder Stronghold series, launching on Steam in 2026. Step into the peasant shoes of Penryn and experience a gripping prequel narrative set in the series’ roots of medieval England. Feel the impact of a living medieval world on your castle economy and siegecraft, as you battle against hostile outlaws, rival lords and the very elements themselves. Your stronghold awaits!
History
Feel the impact of a living medieval world on your castle economy and siegecraft, as you battle against hostile outlaws, rival lords and the elements themselves in this new narrative RTS set years before the events of the original Stronghold!
Stronghold 4 is the long-awaited next mainline entry in the Stronghold ‘castle sim’ series, bringing cinematic story and medieval immersion to the forefront of real-time strategy. Reclaiming the series’ roots of medieval England, this latest game marks a return to the simulation of intricate castle life, realism and atmosphere that started it all.
Follow the tale of Penryn of Wethel as his simple shepherd’s life is upended and he is forced through trial by fire to become the leader he sees within himself.
Seek out Penryn’s destiny alongside a cast of new and returning characters, as you manifest this humble peasant’s potential and lead his forces in search of glory and knighthood. Starring inspired performances by Ben Starr, Samantha Béart, Walles Hamonde and Harry McEntire.
Immerse yourself in the cutting-edge visuals and gritty reality of medieval England, from snow hindering crop growth and heavy rain reducing archery range, to deadly castle traps and constructions. All this plays out across larger-than-ever maps, with the bloody sieges and grand warfare of Stronghold feeling more epic than ever before!
Features
- DISCOVER THE ORIGINS of Stronghold and live the tale of Penryn of Wethel, in this narrative prequel.with new music from Robert L. Euvino.
- ASCEND TO GREATNESS in a cinematic 22-mission campaign, featuring original larger-than-life characters alongside familiar favourites.
- CUSTOMISE YOUR CASTLE with cosmetics and feudal details. Balance honour, taxes, food and more to keep peace amongst the peasantry!
- SHARPEN YOUR SIEGECRAFT with unique tactical military structures and units as well as popular classics like moats and tunnelers.
- CONQUER THE BATTLEFRONT using enhanced medieval war mechanics, forcing you to consider weather, army composition and more.
- MARCH WITHOUT FEAR into a fully-featured skirmish mode with 8 fearsome CPU opponents at launch.
- CARVE YOUR OWN LEGEND through additional solo modes and content including a full skirmish trail, free build and custom skirmish modes.
