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Anvil Empires showcases work on ships and shipyards, building updates, and map expansions
Siege Camp has provided a development update for their medieval persistent war MMO, Anvil Empires, detailing work on ships, shipyards, and map expansions. Updates include a revamped cargo boat with more crew seats and sail mechanics, a new shipyard structure for building vessels, and expanded continental landmasses and islands on the game map. The blog also highlighted balance changes to farming, water infrastructure, inventory management, and defensive emplacements.
Chronicles: Medieval Provides An Impressive Sandbox For Players To Write Their Own History
Chronicles: Medieval is an ambitious sandbox RPG from Raw Power Games set in 14th-century Europe, blending action and strategy with large-scale tactical battles. Players command medieval armies, manage resources, forge alliances, and write their own history, with a focus on player expression and historical detail. The game is planned for PC early access in early 2027, with console versions to follow.
Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026: Every Announcement and Game Revealed | Invision Game Community
The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 featured over 40 game announcements, including world premieres and new gameplay. The showcase highlighted a diverse range of titles across genres like RPGs, shooters, and strategy games, with many set for 2026 and 2027 releases on PC and consoles. Notable reveals included new entries in established franchises and unique indie projects.
Kingdom Come Actor Is Living My Dream, Opening A Medieval Pub To Drink Beer And Eat Food With Friends
British actor Luke Dale, known for his roles in the Kingdom Come RPG series and EA's Battlefield V, is opening a medieval-inspired tavern called The Nobleman in the Czech Republic. The establishment aims to be a cozy gathering place with British and Czech food, good beer, and medieval decor, serving as a "love letter to Prague."
Build a medieval castle piece by piece and then defend it from enemy knights in the city builder and RTS Bergfried
Bergfried is a new game that combines city building and real-time strategy elements with a medieval theme. Players construct and customize their own castles and towns, then defend them from attacking knights. The game is currently in development with no release date, but players can sign up for playtests or wishlist it on Steam.
Forge Your Kingdom and Put It to the Test: Reign of Victory Opens Public Playtest June 27
Reign of Victory, an upcoming multiplayer open-world medieval RPG, will hold its first public playtest on Saturday, June 27th, starting at 5 PM Eastern. The limited-time session aims to gather player feedback on first impressions and multiplayer functionality to help refine the game before future testing phases. Interested players can request a Steam key via the game's official Discord server.
Tears of Metal Hits PC Early Access on July 22
Tears of Metal, a medieval co-op roguelike hack-and-slash game, will launch into Early Access on July 22 for PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, with Xbox Game Pass also included. Developer Paper Cult announced that an Xbox console version is planned for release before the end of 2026. The Early Access version will feature three acts, three playable heroes, and various upgrade systems, with more content planned for future updates.
Medieval survivalbox Bellwright locks down June 9 release date for PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles
The medieval survival sandbox Bellwright will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on June 9th. The console versions will include all content added during its PC early access period, such as the Halmere Isles map and expanded systems. While the exact status regarding its exit from early access is unclear, the developer states players will experience the full game with over two years of content updates.
The Relaunch of Medieval MMORPG Gloria Victis Officially Nears, Launch Date Officially Set for June 17th
The medieval MMORPG Gloria Victis is set to relaunch as a free-to-play title on June 17th, 2026, after being acquired by publisher gamigo. The game, which was previously delisted from Steam, will feature strategic territory control, PvP combat, a player-driven economy, and a partial loot system. A post-launch 'State of War' update is also planned.
24 years on, classic medieval 'rags-to-riches' sim The Guild is going back to its roots
The Guild Europa 1410, a new entry in the classic medieval simulation series, is set to launch into early access on PC via Steam on July 16, 2026. Developed by Ashborne Games, it aims to return to the roots of the original 2002 title, Europa 1400: The Guild, focusing on business management, political maneuvering, and dynasty building within the Holy Roman Empire.
Travel The Medieval World In Crusader Kings III’s New Console Expansions
Paradox Interactive has released two new expansions for Crusader Kings III on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5: Roads to Power and Wandering Nobles. Roads to Power introduces a new Byzantine Administrative Government system and allows players to become landless adventurers, while Wandering Nobles adds new travel-focused lifestyles and activities. These expansions significantly broaden the gameplay options for console players.
Rise & Reign – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Rise & Reign is a hardcore medieval multiplayer survival game where players control kingdoms through warfare and resource management. The game features precise combat mechanics, large-scale sieges, and a political system where claiming the throne has significant consequences. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
Death Denied – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Death Denied is a fast-paced, top-down action game set in medieval England where players control a Viking seeking Valhalla. The game features brutal close-quarters combat, divine blessings that alter gameplay, and competitive leaderboards. An open beta is currently available for players to request access.
Castle-on-wheels medieval roguelike battler Wanderburg arrives this Summer
The medieval roguelike battler Wanderburg is set to release later this summer. The game features a unique premise where castles and villages are on wheels, and players build a modular, expanding stronghold. It is playable with mouse, keyboard, or controller and is optimized for a wide range of hardware.
Gate Guard Simulator – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Gate Guard Simulator is a medieval inspection game where players act as a castle guard, verifying documents and searching for contraband. Players must decide who enters their Lord's domain during a time of plagues and political unrest. Beta sign-ups are now open for those ready to take on the role of gatekeeper.
Mythwright Brings The Revelry to Steam Medieval Fest with Discounts on Thronefall, Going Medieval, Bladesong & More
Mythwright is offering discounts on several of its medieval-themed games during the Steam Medieval Fest, which runs until April 27th. Titles like Thronefall, Going Medieval, and Bladesong are available at reduced prices, with Bladesong also receiving its 'Chapter 2: The Shattered Mask' update. The publisher also highlighted upcoming titles including TerraTech Legion for PC and Xbox Series X|S.
MEDIX launches first Public Playtest during Steam Medieval Fest
Buldozer Production has launched the first public playtest for their hand-drawn medieval real-time strategy game, MEDIX, on Steam. Available from April 20 to April 27 as part of Steam Medieval Fest, the playtest allows players to experience the opening two campaign missions and provide feedback to shape the game's development. Developer Josef Šmíd emphasized the importance of player feedback for refining mechanics and difficulty.
Second Life Jousting Tournament - Medieval Action You Didn’t Expect!
A jousting tournament held at Caine House in Second Life offered an unexpectedly exciting medieval combat experience. Players competed in full armor, charging at each other with lances for a prize of 640 Linden Dollars. The event highlights the diverse community-driven experiences available in Second Life beyond common stereotypes.
If you've ever wondered what it would be like if Vampire Survivors was about driving around a medieval castle on wheels, then surprisingly I've got the perfect roguelike for you
Wanderburg is a medieval roguelike where players control a castle on wheels, similar to Vampire Survivors. The game features auto-firing weapons, upgrades, and a focus on physical combat and maneuvering. A demo is currently available, with the full release expected this year.
Alkahest ‘Gameplay Reveal’ trailer
Publisher HypeTrain Digital and developer Push On have released the gameplay reveal trailer for their upcoming medieval title, Alkahest. The trailer showcases the game's core mechanics and visual style.