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Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, AI opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.
Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps.
About Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
- Released
- July 2025
- Developer
- Firefly Studios
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
Where to get it
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From the developers
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- Community AnnouncementsThe Fourth Update and DLC Are Now Available!Greetings Sire! The heat is on in the Summer Update! On top of the new CPU Lords and Sands of Time trail in the paid DLC, prepare to join forces in an all-new Co-Op Trail and master three brand-new battlefields in the latest Map Pack, available in this free update. Put your strategy to the test across fresh challenges designed for commanders of every playstyle. NEW CONTENT: New 10 Mission Co-Op...
- Community AnnouncementsStronghold 4 Q&A - Your Pressing Questions Answered!May the sun bless your bounty, Sire! Today we’ll be discussing the juicy details about Stronghold 4, our latest mainline entry in the Stronghold series launching this year!We’re aiming to answer the most important and pressing questions you've had with our SH4 Q&A! As is often the case with a game in active development, things may change over time as we make Stronghold 4 the best it can be.We'l...
- Community AnnouncementsStronghold Crusader DE's Fourth Major Update and DLC Is Coming!Great word comes on the wind, Sire! Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition's Fourth Major Update and DLC arrives on August 4th!To all ye challengers, conquerors and would-be kings, and face the greatest strategic gauntlet yet – to overcome the merciless Sultan Baibars as well as the deadly Surgeon of the desert.In addition to the 10-mission Co-op Trail and Map Pack coming at no cost, a new DLC...
- Community AnnouncementsStronghold 4 Has Been Announced!Wood needed! Return to the green roots of Stronghold in this narrative prequel to the original 'castle sim', coming in 2026! Your Stronghold awaits, Sire!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.Immerse yourself in a cinematic campaign, hone your siegecraft w...
- Community AnnouncementsStronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.7.1 Patch!Greetings Sire! The ancient and mighty sun has blessed us with its presence, shining on our grand struggles, desert crops and eternal achievements! In this golden beam of enlightenment, what better moment to add to our mounting list of patch improvements? Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.7.1 Patch Notes:ADDITIONSAdded the Aggressive AI Sieging option; "CPU Lords will send more troops...
- Community AnnouncementsBaldwin and Bullseye DLC is Now Available!Great tidings Sire!Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition's third major DLC, Baldwin and Bullseye, is now available! Those of you who would dare challenge the Leper King of Jerusalem himself, step forward and make yourselves known!
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- EuropeMap of Europe. Mostly untested, but bots do build and it seems fine - hope it works!! any input is appreciated! :] Map offers various circumstances for each different lord on the map, and (apart from couple exceptions) the resources are scattered around in specific areas so that the players (or b...24.3k downloads
- The Great Riverupscaled remake of a classic crusader "River" map to 800x800 unbalanced on purpose15.2k downloads
- Bros of the HillLovely textured Map for Co-op with your Bro! You 2 are on the Hill and trying to defend against up to 6 AI Lords. Enough space for everyone to build the biggest castles. Much ressources for hard sweeting fights. Try it on your own! - Fixed all Bugs and Placement. -> Co-op - place your castles on...12.6k downloads
- Crusader's CrossingThe classic map we all know is here. Two teams fight over a large area, on two islands and a crossing connecting them. This map is meant for large, all-out battles. 800x800, 8 players (preferrably 2 teams), unbalanced.10.9k downloads
- Gulch Of The Deep V1.0Perched above a jagged canyon, the stronghold overlooks the vast northern ocean. Salt winds whip through crumbling stone, and narrow passes twist between sheer cliffs and broken ridges. To the north, waves crash against stone; to the south, the land fractures into a maze of rock and dust. -> Bala...9.7k downloads
- Lords of the NileSplitting the land in two, the Nile will dictate the plays of the coming conflict. This map is designed to be balanced and also allow the AI players to build their largest castles without the worry of space limitations.9.5k downloads
- NoxRespected not only amongst his people, but other Lords as well. Nox is a Wise and somewhat Mysterious Lord who is a Mastermind in Medieval Combat. Utilizing a mix of Crusader and Bedouin units for a strong Offense and Defense. He is a Fresh Challenge who will test your Might with Multiple Castle...8.6k downloads
- The LeopardThe Leopard was born to a Bedouin tribal leader and a Christian mother. He was raised amid the chaos of the Crusades, as conflict spread into his homeland and threatened the independence and simple way of life of his people. From an early age, he developed strong military instincts, gained practi...7.9k downloads
- The Great Bull's EyeRemake of a classic map "Bull's Eye" but 800x8007.0k downloads
- Ruins of Atlantis [Arena][8 Player][KI Battle][Balanced]This map offers everything your heart desires in every location. Wood, stone, iron, space for fields, and hunting opportunities. In the center are the remaining ruins of Atlantis. These are guarded by wild animals, but they offer a large deposit of iron. Diese Map bietet auf jeder Position alles...6.5k downloads
- World Map V3 ; Unbalanced ; 8 Players ; (800x800)A map of the world with connected continents. Features Lords in the following locations: - Western Canada - Eastern USA - Central Brazil - Central Europe - Central Africa - Arabia - China - Australia Added more detail, buffed arabia by making India more fertile, nerfed Africa and South America by...6.4k downloads
- Germany [Deutschland + Polen, Niederlande, Frankreich, Belgien, Tschechien, Österreich][8 Player][Version 2]This map is part of the heart of Europe. Germany and the surrounding countries. All 8 players fight for control of the heart of Europe and, while they have everything they need, space could be an issue for some countries. Europe has a rich history of castles and palaces, and quite a lot of them....6.2k downloads
- Desert Revenge - The Campaign10 Trails Missions, 10 New AI Lords. All come with 2 castle variants. Prepare for huge battles! (MID DIFFICULTY) Whole collection here: - Every AI Lord is ready for download and comes with individual lore :) Beyond the known borders lies a land swallowed by sand and silence — a place few have dar...5.4k downloads
- ShajarESTIMATED STRENGTH: 58% BACKGROUND: Inspired by Shajar al-Durr, the powerful sultana who stood at the transition between Ayyubid and Mamluk rule. DESCRIPTION: A calculating sultana whose balanced Arabian-Bedouin army mixes mobile troops, ranged support and deliberate sieges. CASTLE SHAPE: Circle...5.3k downloads
- Lord Bessy (video & voicelines)Meet Lord Bessy, the mighty ruler of the Milkdom of the Dairy lands. As God's chosen ruler, Lord Bessy rules her lands with milk and wisdom, treating her subjects fairly and lovingly. But don't underestimate the cow brain, if you not careful, Bessy's calcium grip could choke your throat. Remember...5.0k downloads
- BASILEUSNEW UPDATE: AGGRESIVE AND BRUTAL BASILEUS! > Faster recruitment of units and siege machines (catapults and fire balistas) > Faster and greater attacks > Forth new castle variant Thank You for Your feedback. Please leave comments and ratings; it's important for me to know what I can do better and...4.9k downloads
- Achievement MapYou can definitely get these achievements: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Meanie – Kill 10.000 units Banned from the Circus – Kill 1.000 lions Bully – Kill 10.000 units Tyrant – Kill 1.000.000 units Sprawling Metropolis – Rea...4.5k downloads
- Battle of Helm's DeepGandalf and Éomer will arrive in January 1186. Hold your position! Update 15.09.2025 - The access road to the inner gate is now better constructed. - The orcs are now attacking with more troops. - Knights must be recruited manually. - Gandalf and Éomer will arrive in 1186.4.4k downloads
- Inland Sea (Falkirth Bay)Large open spaces with interesting terrain, this map is designed with the castle builders in mind. Aimed more at human players who like to build large sprawling castles. AI operates fine but do spend time besieging the cliff sides often. Hopefully it's 'Green' enough. lol4.4k downloads
- 1001 LionMap can be used for Achievement.4.3k downloads
- Dusty LivoniaBaltic states reimagined to the hot desert climate. These lands include different types of wild life, plenty of resources and space to build your dream castle. Please rate the map :) Players / AI: 8 Size: 800x800 Balance: Fairly balanced4.3k downloads
- Eye of KhemriA sacred and forbidden oasis lays hidden in the depths of Araby, carved by Nehekhara, ruled by Khemri, and forgotten by the world. Outposts Version: This is a good map for four teams of 2 or 4 v 4, as the eight keeps are arrayed in groups of 2.4.1k downloads
- Europe MapЄвропа Europa Euroopassa Europe Ευρώπη Avrupa Europe - Multiplayer Map This is 800x800 map which was designed for 8 players/bots. Includes The following countries: °Ukraine, °Spain, °Sweden, °England, °Turkey, °Italy, °Poland, °russia. If you have some feedback or ideas which you would like to sh...4.0k downloads
- Battle Cross 4 PlayersClassic 4-players map3.7k downloads
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