Firefly Studios have revealed a new AI character for their upcoming RTS/castle simulator, Stronghold Crusader 2. A fan favorite, Saladin was a kind hearted leader in peace, but a powerful and fierce leader in the third crusade, which saw him fighting the armies of Richard the Lionheart.

Crusader 2 is going to come with a full skirmish mode at launch, as well as eight AI characters and the option to actually take your current castle siege online. Online mode will naturally feature up to eight players, and the ability to play in teams or even co-op against AI opponents.

Stronghold Crusader 2 is the sequel to the cult classic original that launched so many years ago. Selling over two million copies worldwide, the original Stronghold Crusader will be superseded by Crusader 2 sometime this summer.