The long awaited sequel to the original ‘castle sim’, Stronghold Crusader 2 returns to the deserts of the Middle East circa 1189 with a new 3D engine and realistic castle destruction powered by Havok Physics.
- Build the Ultimate Stronghold - Design mighty castles filled with fiendish traps!
- Skirmish Mode - Lay siege to your enemies in fast-paced custom skirmish matches against the AI.
- 8 Player Multiplayer - Mix and match human and AI players, maps and game modes.
- Battle a Wide Range of AI Lords - Classic AI characters return alongside new blood, each with distinct personalities, castles and play styles.
- Challenge the Crusader Trail - Test your mettle across a range of increasingly tough skirmish campaigns.
True to its roots this new Stronghold will define old school real time strategy, combining RTS and city builder gameplay. Playing as a brutal Crusader Knight or Arabic freedom fighter, you must use a deadly array of troops and destructive siege equipment to decide the fate of the holy lands. Lead your forces into battle as either Richard the Lionheart or the Sultan of Syria in two historic single-player campaigns, with dynamic events such as tornados and locust swarms. Become the greatest Lord by managing your desert economy and seizing control of vital oases.
To dominate the battlefield you will need to command more than 25 unique unit types, mastering their special abilities. Raise morale with the Sergeant at Arms, charge in with the Sassanid Knight, use Archers to launch an arrow volley or scale castle walls with the deadly Assassin. Once your skills have been perfected put them to the test in skirmish mode or take the battle online with up to eight human and AI players. Create teams, choose different AI opponents and design your own map in the ultimate skirmish or multiplayer game!
OS: Windows® XP/Vista/7/8/10 with latest service packs
Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo 2Ghz or equivalent
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800GT 512MB or AMD Radeon™ HD 2900XT 512MB or better
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Hard Drive: 4 GB available space
OS: Windows® Vista/7/8 64-bit with latest service packs
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460 1GB or AMD Radeon™ HD 5830 1GB or better
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Hard Drive: 4 GB available space
Additional Notes: This is the minimum spec recommended for hosting a multiplayer game.
Blow the horn, bang the drum, The Pig is coming to town! The Princess & The Pig DLC resurrects one of four central antagonists from the original Stronghold (2001) in a brand new Crusader Trail, while also introducing a completely new character in the form of the noble Princess. The first piece of downloadable content available for Stronghold Crusader 2, The Princess & The Pig adds seven missions, two AI opponents, 10 achievements and new castle designs unique to The Princess and The Pig.
The Angel of Death hovers over your castle! The Emperor & The Hermit DLC introduces two extra AI opponents and an all-new Crusader Trail campaign. Spiritual successors to The Emperor and The Abbot from the original Stronghold Crusader (2002), The Emperor and The Hermit are driven by religious fervour. Backed by zealots who follow their cause without question, be it just or corrupt, both leaders represent a dangerous new threat to all sides in the Crusader conflict. The next expansion for Stronghold Crusader 2, The Emperor & The Hermit adds seven missions, two AI opponents, 10 achievements, additional player shields and new castle designs unique to The Emperor and The Hermit.
The law of the Templar has come to the desert! Two Crusaders with contrasting origins, values and strengths, The Templar is a brutal newcomer who embodies the Crusades' nebulous motivations, while The Duke stands as successor to King Phillip from the original Stronghold Crusader (2002). Seven missions, 10 achievements, five coat of arms designs and six new castle types.
Their horsemen ride like thunder across the plain, like the kings of old! The Jackal and The Khan are outcast warriors forced to survive on their wits and the loyalty of their men, the ultimate challenge for Stronghold players. The final DLC for Crusader 2, The Jackal and The Khan adds two characters, nine missions, achievements, custom coat of arms and new castle designs.
