Firefly Studios has announced Stronghold: Definitive Edition, a full high-definition remaster and upgraded re-release of the original Stronghold game.
Stronghold: Definitive Edition is launching for Windows PC (via Steam) on November 7th. It’s worth noting this is not a simple HD re-release of the 2001 original game, like Stronghold HD.
Here’s a rundown on the new release, plus a reveal trailer:
Relive the glory of Stronghold, the original BAFTA-nominated real-time strategy game, with this new definitive edition of the classic ‘castle sim’. Witness the game that started it all, carefully rebuilt using the source artwork, remastered music, returning voice talent and veteran developers of the first entry in this legendary series.
UNITE A BROKEN REALM
Welcome to the fractured, war-torn frontier of medieval England. With the King betrayed by his treacherous lords and a realm on the brink of collapse, take control of scattered forces and reunite your kingdom against the monstrous Rat, Pig, Snake and Wolf!
Strike down each villainous Lord in missions ranging from breaking sieges and capturing enemy castles to building epic fortresses and repelling enemy assaults. Test the limits of your strategic mind with castle assaults and grand banquets in military and economic campaigns.
Dive into classic RTS and city builder gameplay now elevated with remade graphics, community requested features and remastered music from series maestro Robert L. Euvino. Gather resources, construct mighty castles, protect your townsfolk, manage your gold, raise armies and wage all out war!
A LEGEND RETOLD
Building on its 20 year legacy, Stronghold: Definitive Edition features two classic campaigns told across 26 missions, alongside fresh single player content in the form of a new narrative campaign designed by Firefly Studios founders Simon Bradbury and Eric Ouellette.
Exclusive to the definitive edition, this new 14 mission campaign sees players march across the devastated English hinterland in search of Sir Longarm’s captured kin, before venturing beyond the story in a challenging new historical ‘Castle Trail’ of 10 unique scenarios.
With remade artwork, a higher fidelity soundtrack, full Steam multiplayer support, Steam Workshop, modernised gameplay and more, Stronghold: Definitive Edition is the ultimate way to experience the game that started it all. Your kingdom awaits!
NEW FEATURES
- ZOOM INTO NEW VISUALS remade by the original artists with improved animations, textures and lighting.
- REMATCH CLASSIC VILLAINS as you hunt The Rat and The Pig in a challenging new 14 mission campaign.
- BATTLE OLD FRIENDS online with full Steam multiplayer support and extra maps on which to wage war!
- RELIVE HISTORY in a new Castle Trail with 10 challenging siege scenarios and famous historical fortresses.
- LOSE YOURSELF in a remastered soundtrack, with fresh recordings from some of the game’s original voice actors.
- CREATE, SHARE & ENJOY new Stronghold community content with Steam Workshop support.
