Search Results: stronghold

Filter results
Stronghold Crusader 2 exclusive to Steamworks, "majority" of players on Steam News

Firefly Studios has announced that Steam will be needed in order to play Stronghold Crusader 2, as while they can handle "skirmish mode, AI, single-player" and other core bits on their own, some things they can't. They're referring to "achievements, game invites and gameplay stats" which will be "powered through Steam," which is where the "majority of our players come from." Trading Cards!

Stronghold Crusader 2 releasing "a little later" in the summer News

Firefly Studios has announced that Stronghold Crusader 2 has delayed its siege of desktops for a few more months as it now goes on the march to release this summer, instead of this spring. While disappointing, Firefly are adamant it's to ensure it "lives up to the Crusader name." It's all play test and bug stomping, with lunchtime skirmishes 'now fun'.

Fourth Age update brings gunpowder to Stronghold Kingdoms News

Firefly Studios has introduced gunpowder to Stronghold Kingdoms as they usher in the Fourth Age update, taking the world a step forward in time. They also change up the rule set like with other Ages. The Military School provides the new defensive weapon Bombards, which 'fires randomly' and lacks accuracy but deals splash damage. We can now own more castles.

Stronghold Kingdoms hits 3 million player milestone News

Firefly Studios has announced that MMORTS Stronghold Kingdoms has achieved over 3 million players since launch, and remains in the top 10 most popular free-to-play titles on Steam, and in the top 50 overall. They hail it as a "remarkable achievement" for an indie studio like themselves, and it helps support their transition to digital self-publishing. It's kept Firefly 'healthy and growing'.

Digital expansion Galactic Strongholds for Star Wars: The Old Republic News

BioWare has officially unveiled their free-to-play Galactic Strongholds expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic. It's due this August and features player-owned 'stronghold' housing on various planets. They're "customizable bastions of personal luxury," and are joined by Guild Flagships. This is the MMO's second F2P add-on and early access is scheduled for June.

Stronghold Crusader 2 trailer showcases Skirmish Mode News

It's been quite a wait for fans of the medieval castle-building series, but Stronghold Crusader 2 is on its way this Summer. The latest trailer from Firefly Studios, first shown at indie con Rezzed, shows off the new Skirmish Mode and newly confirmed hero Saladin.

BioWare release first episode of 'Galactic Living' for SWTOR Player Strongholds News

The Nar Shaddaa Sky Palace is the first Player Stronghold in Star Wars: The Old Republic to be featured in a new Galactic Living series of videos from BioWare. These homes are featured in Galactic Strongholds. The free digital expansion is due out this August. BioWare tease that we'll be able to expand our floating Sky Palace on Nar Shaddaa, and decorate them how we please.

Stronghold Crusader 2 releasing September 2nd News

Firefly Studios has marked September 2nd on the calendar for Stronghold Crusader 2 as the day it will release worldwide. It was "never our intent" to rush, says the studio co-founder and lead designer, Simon Bradbury. They are "about to go into final testing" as their confidence swells, with public demos at EGX London, Rezzed and PAX East. Retail and digital copies will launch September 2nd.

Stronghold Kingdoms June update adds player Quests News

Stronghold Kingdoms, the free-to-play castle builder, has just been updated with some new gameplay content in the form of player Quests. 30 new Quests have been added, including Quest paths such as the Villain, Wolf’s Nemesis and Peacemaker; requiring players to attack friendly castles, AI opponents and prevent conflict through the use of religion respectively.

Stronghold Crusader 2 minimum required specs revealed News

Firefly Studios' medieval home invasion simulator Stronghold Crusader 2 has already entered its closed beta stage, and it's not too far away from a general release. Now the development team has revealed the system requirements budding castellans will need in order to play the game when it drops this September.

World of Tanks update 9.2 adds base-building Strongholds mode News

Update 9.2 for World of Tanks is now available in all regions, and it brings with it new clan functionality, reworked maps, HD tank models a new game mode, Strongholds. Strongholds is designed for clans, and allows a Clan Commander create a virtual base for his squaddies which gives them periodic buffs, known as Orders, in whichever game mode they're playing in. They can then build up their base by earning Industrial Resources, which will improve the quality and quantity of Order buffs.

Meet the Sultana, Stronghold Crusader 2's first female AI opponent News

Firefly Studios has revealed the first female AI opponent for its castle-building strategy game Stronghold Crusader 2. The Sultana favours deception and intelligence over brute force, and she really, really likes assassins. A new video from the studio shows off Sultana's particular specialties, and gives players an idea of what they'll need to counter her sneaky, unpredictable attacks.