Stronghold: Warlords - Special Edition

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About the Game The latest chapter in Firefly Studios' real-time strategy series, Stronghold: Warlords is the first game to recreate the castle economies of East Asia. In Warlords players take command of Mongol hordes, imperial warriors and samurai clansmen as they lay siege to Japanese castles and fortified Chinese cities.

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Developer:
Firefly Studios
Engine:
Vision
Release date:
09 March 2021
Recent Steam reviews:
Mixed (12)
All Steam reviews:
Mixed (1897)

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Stronghold: Warlords - Special Edition

Stronghold: Warlords - Special Edition

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About the Game



The latest chapter in Firefly Studios' real-time strategy series, Stronghold: Warlords is the first game to recreate the castle economies of East Asia. In Warlords players take command of Mongol hordes, imperial warriors and samurai clansmen as they lay siege to Japanese castles and fortified Chinese cities. Besiege historical warlords using new gunpowder-fuelled siege weapons across 31 campaign missions, 45 skirmish trail scenarios, 28 multiplayer maps, skirmish mode and Free Build sandbox with AI invasions.



For the first time ever Stronghold: Warlords allows you to recruit, upgrade and command AI lords across the battlefield in the form of in-game ‘Warlords’. Each warlord under your command boosts your strategic prowess with unique perks, characteristics and upgradeable abilities. Put them to work for your industry, fortifying borders, forging weapons or team up for a pincer attack! Each campaign mission, skirmish game and multiplayer battle means a fresh set of warlords to command and a completely new way to play Stronghold.



  • CONQUER AND COMMAND WARLORDS across the battlefield unlocking more powerful castles, armies and abilities.
  • RELIVE HISTORICAL CAMPAIGNS from 3rd century BC China, to the rise of the Tokugawa shogunate and coming of the Mongol Empire.
  • MASTER THE SKIRMISH TRAILS with 45 unique missions challenging your castle building and besieging expertise.
  • RECRUIT NEW UNITS including imperial fire lancers, disciplined samurai, Mongolian horse archers and deadly ninja.
  • RAZE YOUR ENEMIES with the arrival of gunpowder and new siege weapons like the hwacha arrow launcher, siege tower and fire oxen!
  • BECOME THE GREATEST LORD through fear or admiration using a range of medieval entertainment, taxation and torture.
  • VANQUISH FOES IN MULTIPLAYER across 28 maps, mixing and matching 4 human and 4+ AI players for your ideal online battleground.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
Windows 7/8/10/11
Processor:
Intel i5-3330 3.0Ghz or AMD equivalent
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
nVidia GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon HD7970 (2 GB VRAM)
DirectX:
Version 9.0c
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Storage:
6 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Stronghold: Warlords - Special Edition requires 9 GB of available space

recommended*

OS *:
Windows 7/8/10/11 64-bit
Processor:
Intel Core i7-3770 3.4GHz or AMD equivalent
Memory:
16 GB RAM
Graphics:
nVidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290
DirectX:
Version 9.0c
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Storage:
6 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Stronghold: Warlords - Special Edition requires 9 GB of available space

User reviews

pedaret
Not recommended | 27 Jan 2026
60.9h played

its like they didnt have the budget but still wanted to make a game.crashes randomly,toops get stuck in open areas game freezes fires damage buildings after they are put out. are yall even trying atp?

Helpful: 6
Elon
Not recommended | 04 Mar 2026
13.8h played

I am dissapointed in this game I thought this game will be something close to Stronghold or Stronghold Crusader but no. Bugs, crashes, I cannot find my own troops colors are bad, gamma - eyes, looks like cartoon. 4/10.

Helpful: 1
Aechelian
Not recommended | 20 Feb 2026
17.1h played

The Warlords might have been an interesting idea, but the execution is outright broken and makes the game worse than if it wasn't there at all. Late game against AI's, the Warlords become extremely annoying because the

Helpful: 5
sand_cannon
Recommended | 17 Apr 2026
72h played

Folks, this is on sale for 3.99 right now. You'd be crazy to pass over it. This solid entry in the franchise takes you to Asia where you will have new buildings and supply chains such as making silk clothes for your

Helpful: 5
FieryEclipse
Recommended | 20 Apr 2026
27.7h played

Second only to Stronghold Crusader. This is what I'd expect when I hear Stronghold but East Asia. Its far more challenging then the other Stronghold games, more rewarding, and great combat. Cleaner combat (more

Helpful: 1
Akazaji
Not recommended | 02 May 2026
20.5h played

Decent, but doesn't really improve on the stronghold formula. In many respects this game is a strict downgrade from Crusader and Stronghold II, in that walls can only be one size, there are very limited tower sizes and

Helpful: 1