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GOG Galaxy powered medieval warfare.

<span class="bold">Stronghold Crusader II</span>, the grand return of the base-building RTS, is available now, DRM-free on GOG.com - featuring GOG Galaxy multiplayer, achievements and leaderboards - 66% off the game, and 50% off each DLC pack, for the first 5 days.

The Stronghold Crusader series is known for being an intense, addictive take on the RTS - featuring extended base and castle building gameplay, economics, fire as a gameplay element and plain ol' awesome skirmishes with tons of replayability. If you're a fan of huge number-based battles with a focus on base-building, this one is for you.

Now, the series returns in an all-new, all too beautiful, full-blown sequel to the 2002 release. It offers all the classic goodness to fans of the series, as well as plenty of gameplay updates, new content and the fantastic multiplayer experience along with co-op.

Pick up the <span class="bold">Special Edition</span> to get the Official Crusader II soundtrack,The Art of Stronghold Crusader II digital art book, as well as a free copy of Stronghold Crusader HD (in the form of a GOG.com gift code).

You can also expand your game with the four optional DLC packs at 50% off:
The Princess & The Pig, The Emperor & The Hermit, The Templar & The Duke and The Jackall & The Khan, all featuring new characters, and expanding the game with new missions and castle designs.

Return to your castle in <span class="bold">Stronghold Crusader II</span>, available now, DRM-free on GOG.com. The launch discount will last for 5 days, until Tuesday, November 24, 1:59 PM GMT.


Stream watch:

The awesome and strategically thinking Quill18 will be playing Stronghold Crusader 2 on Friday, November 20th at 7pm GMT / 8pm CET / 2pm EST / 11am PST. The two-hour stream will also feature one of the men behind the game, Tony DeLibero. Tune in to see Stronghold Crusader 2 in action!



In the press:

Stronghold Crusader II was a rare game that I got lost in. I started playing and before I knew it, it was six hours later. Who can resist a game about castle building, economy raising, and taking on large castles full of troops and hazards? Especially when you can soften up the numbers by launching diseased animals over castle walls.--Dark Station

The first thing that you'll notice when making your initial tentative steps into Stronghold Crusader II is the level of detail that's been invested into making its world as joyous to behold for the player as possible. --Game Revolution
Nice release :)

But the Banner on the frontpage mentions Windows + Mac + Linux. The gamecard only shows Windows. Which one is correct?
*cracks open the door* Wow, seven minutes and still no comments?

Edit: Ninja'd by ElTerprise (and a good thing, too).
Post edited November 19, 2015 by Luned
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ElTerprise: Nice release :)

But the Banner on the frontpage mentions Windows + Mac + Linux. The gamecard only shows Windows. Which one is correct?
Fixed. Sorry about that and thanks for being vigilant :D
Nice release. Will definitely get it.
I don't know if I'd like this.. love the idea of castle building, RTS not usually my thing though.. I guess a little research before a purchase from me.
No Mac or Linux version coming? :(
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JudasIscariot: Fixed. Sorry about that and thanks for being vigilant :D
No problem. But it would've been nice to have a Linux version. I guess the game is Windows-only.
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Russonc: I don't know if I'd like this.. love the idea of castle building, RTS not usually my thing though.. I guess a little research before a purchase from me.
Well there are also two older games from Firefly available on gog if you wan't to try them out. They are the most famous castle builders.

Stronghold HD and Stronghold Crusader HD
Post edited November 19, 2015 by Matruchus
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JudasIscariot: Fixed. Sorry about that and thanks for being vigilant :D
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ElTerprise: No problem. But it would've been nice to have a Linux version. I guess the game is Windows-only.
It is Windows-only but I can always try to run it under WINE 1.7.53 and report back :D
Hmm. Guess I'll run through some more footage. There was a load of bothersome things while watching TB show it. That was last year, so maybe some fixes were made.
Conclusion - It's either buy now or never, because $70 is absolutely insane just for the base game.
Brilliant release!
That's a very tempting discount but I might have to wait for a "GOTY" edition or whatever they'll call it.
Post edited November 19, 2015 by Pardinuz
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JudasIscariot: It is Windows-only but I can always try to run it under WINE 1.7.53 and report back :D
I assume that the Linux users would appreciate that but i can live with it being Windows-only as i have Windows/Linux Dual Boot systems :).
Seriously though, have you guys lost the plot? Without the release discount, the main game + 4 DLC's is £46.51. That is just madness for a game. Even with the discount thats nearly £20. Another release for the 10 years time at 95% discount list this.
Advanced Medieval Ant Colony Sim?

Certainly looks busy, and sounds like it could be fun. That's some serious AAA-level pricing though. Will see what folks say about it here to determine if it's worth it. And I guess there will eventually be a Gold Complete edition, which won't show as owned even if I buy all the pieces...