- Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.8.2 Patch - 24 August 2026
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.8.2 Patch NotesBUG FIXESLocation indicator for player outpost in Sands of Time, Trail of the Vulture, Mission 4, "A Maze of Enemies"Sand of Time mission name text not appearing automatically in the file name when saving during the trail of the Eagle and VultureUpdated speech files volume for Baldwin and Bullseye for all languages, raising the volume As always, thank you for playing Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition!
- Patch for The Surgeon and Baibars DLC - Voiceline Volume and Surgeon Troop Fix - 10 August 2026
Greetings Sire! Today we're releasing a patch for some issues discovered in The Surgeon and Baibars DLCStronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.8.1 Patch Notes:FIXESFixed bug with the Surgeon CPU, where he was selling the weapons needed to generate some of his attack troops, as well as never purchasing any weapons from the marketFixed bug with the CPUs Surgeon and Baibars speech volume levels in all languagesFixed bug where, in the CDE Castle and CPU Lord Editor Tool, CPUs the Surgeon and Baibars were missing their starting troopsAs always, thank you for playing Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition!
- The Fourth Update and DLC Are Now Available! - 4 August 2026
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 Trail: Dance of the Scorpions Stand side by side with your ally in Dance of the Scorpions, a brand-new 10 mission Co-Op Trail packed with daring assaults, relentless sieges, and challenges that demand teamwork, razor-sharp tactic, and flawless coordination. Strike with precision, outmanoeuvre your enemies, and leave a sting they'll never forget.Free Map Pack Expand your battlefield with three brand-new maps in this update’s Free Map Pack! - Strategize and Scheme in the 600x Balanced Skirmish Map,…
- Stronghold 4 Q&A - Your Pressing Questions Answered! - 22 July 2026
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'll be providing more information along the way towards launch later this year, so stay tuned!If you want to give us your thoughts or feedback, please feel free to use the feedback form in the demo or join our bustling Stronghold discord community!If you haven't yet had the chance, please dive into the demo and take it for a spin!
- Stronghold Crusader DE's Fourth Major Update and DLC Is Coming! - 10 July 2026
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, The Surgeon and Baibars, is coming in the the form of two unique CPU opponents and a fresh daunting Sands of Time trail - the Trail of the Vulture!The wily Surgeon is a truly master of defence, building colossal castles with a great deal of huge towers to try and keep the enemy out. Do not be deceived by his perceived passiveness – as like all great predators, he aims to let prey tire themselves before swooping in for the final move.A former slave who raised himself to the station of Sultan, Bai…
- Stronghold 4 Has Been Announced! - 8 June 2026
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 with new mechanics in skirmish mode and customise your castles with a wide selection of castle pieces and cosmetics. Follow the tale of Penryn of Wethel as his simple shepherd’s life is upended and he is forced through trial by fire to become the leader he sees within himself.Feel the impact of a living medieval world on your castle economy and siegecraft, as you battle against hostile outlaws, rival lords and the elements themselves, with the bloody sieges and grand warfare of Stronghold feeling m…
- Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.7.1 Patch! - 13 May 2026
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 to attack enemy Lords in certain circumstances, and their units will pay more attention to destroying buildings in closer proximity to themselves". This is available as an option in Skirmish and Multiplayer setup, and will be enabled when the “Very Hard” difficulty is chosen across the Trails.Added support for Custom Lord Nicknames (The nickname affixed when there is more than one of the same Lord in a match) via the CustomMedia text.txt fileCHANGESThe standard "A Message from \" announcement voic…
- Baldwin and Bullseye DLC is Now Available! - 21 April 2026
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!
- The Spring Update is Now Live! - 21 April 2026
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.7 - Free Spring Update- Update Size: ~220MB -Good morrow Sire! From a brand-new Co-Op Trail to fresh Battlegrounds, this update is packed with content for builders, strategists, and commanders alike. Rally your allies, sharpen your tactics, and dive into the battle you were destined to fight!NEW CONTENT:New 10 Mission Co-Op Trail: The Ravens’ DuetTeam up with your ride-or-die and take the fight to the frontlines in The Ravens’ Duet, a fresh 10 mission Co-Op trail built for chaos, coordination, and victory. Free Map PackExpand your battlefield with three brand-new maps in this update’s Free Map Pack!Drop into the 500x Freebuild Map, Sinkhole: A large crater filled with plenty of iron and stone, surrounded by a ring of oasis. What could go wrong? ------------------------ Clash in the 800x 4 Player Skirmish Map, Tri River Island: A giant island wi…
- Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.62 Small Patch Notes! - 18 March 2026
Greetings Sire! Today we're releasing a very small update for Crusader DE featuring an updated roadmap and a returning feature from Crusader HD.Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.62 Patch Notes:UPDATESUpdated Roadmap featuring 2 upcoming free updates as well as 2 additional DLC releases.Re-enabled Skirmish Map Editor descriptions - you can now edit mission descriptions for Skirmish maps in the Map Editor and view the descriptions on the Custom Skirmish screen.Please note that you will only see Multiplayer lobbies of other players on the exact same version of the game as you. People make sure you're on the latest version if you'd like to play Multiplayer.As always, thank you for playing Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition!
- Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition Expanded Roadmap & DLC Reveal! - 17 March 2026
Glad tidings Sire! You have asked and we have heeded the call to arms! Prepare yourselves for more lords, more co-op and even more Crusader content with this extended roadmap for Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition!Check out our full plans below!Today, we're announcing two upcoming FREE content updates – which will be available for ALL players – as well as two additional DLCs this year, with the first dropping on April 21st!With new maps and new co-op missions to battle alongside friends, there's plenty for you to discover, build or destroy. This third major DLC for Stronghold Crusader DE is 'Baldwin & Bullseye', featuring the figure from history most requested by fans - The Leper King of Jerusalem, King Baldwin!Inspired by the historic ruler of the Crusades AND the iconic deuteragonist in 2005’s ‘Kingdom of Heaven’, Baldwin governs his territory with stoic wisdom, despite his young…
- Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.61 Patch Notes! - 25 February 2026
Greetings Sire! Thank you for the continued community support and passion for Crusader, its been great seeing what exciting creations the Community have come up with since the release of the Castle and CPU Lord Editor. Today we're releasing the latest patch for Crusader DE, bringing a few fixes to your castle-building and besieging experience, as well as a hotly requested addition to the Custom Lord parameters. Happy sieging!Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.61 Patch Notes:ADDITIONS“Max Siege Size” and “Siege Wave Size Multiplier” are now editable parameters in the Editor for Custom CPU LordsCHANGESUpdated the CustomMedia readme fileBUG FIXESFixed a bug where a wall segment of a CPU Lord would be considered fully repaired, despite having a height of 0, effectively creating an opening in the castleFixed a bug where Custom Trail games wouldn’t use the selected player colourFixed…
- The Castle & CPU Editor Guide is Here! - 24 February 2026
Greetings Sire! As promised, here is the guide to help you make the most of the Castle & CPU Editor released alongside the most recent Winter Update.We can't wait to see the masterful and deviously cunning creations you make! Godspeed!As always, thank you for playing Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition!
- Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.6 Patch Notes! - 18 February 2026
Greetings M’Lord! In this patch we are happy to be able to bring you support to make custom video/voicelines available with your CPU Lords, by using external sharing sites - for example, Nexus Mods. Thank you for the continued community support and passion for Crusader.Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.6 Patch Notes: CUSTOM MEDIACustom Portrait Images can now be uploaded for all Custom Lords, and this is supported in the Steam Workshop Additionally, outside of the Steam Workshop, the following is now supported through the use of external sharing sites:Full Custom Video, Text, and Speech for your Custom CPU Lords is now supported.Readme.txt can be found in the CustomMedia folder in the settings folder, to help answer any questions you may have. This can be found by pressing the “Open Settings Folder” in the settings menu in-game, and then within the folder named “CustomMedia”Exa…
- Songs of the Crusaders Bundle! - 12 February 2026
Greetings Sire!We've teamed up with our friends at Chimera to bring you a unique gaming bundle - The Songs of Crusaders!Grab two highly rated strategy games — a stone-cold classic RTS and a dazzling modern turn-based autobattler — together at a reduced price!See you on the battlefront!
- News on the Castle and CPU Lord Editor! - 10 February 2026
Greetings M'Lord! The team here at Firefly have been reviewing all the player feedback regarding the CPU Lord creator tool. Amongst the overwhelming positive support, we've noticed the point raised regarding the lack of the ability within it to use custom video/voicelines etc.We're happy to say that it's looking very much like we've come to a solution, and that in the near future you will have the ability to make custom video/voicelines available with your CPU creations by using popular external sharing sites - for example, Nexus Mods.While this function will not be available through Steam Workshop, we hope that this change will allow you to be your most creative selves! Subject to testing and some guide documentation to be written up, we're aiming to have this up and running by the end of next week at the very latest.All the best, Sire!
- The Winter Update is Now Live! - 3 February 2026
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.5 - Free Winter Update- Update Size: ~150MB -Greetings, Sire! A fresh new year has dawned upon us and with the chill winds of promise arrives the long-awaited Winter Update! This stockpile of new content, enemies, tools, improvements and fixes will challenge you in many ways, both new and old!Prepare yourself for the truest test of your cunning, skill and bravery yet! NEW CONTENT:Steam Workshop Support for New Custom ContentWith this update comes the Castle and CPU Lord Editor tool, and the Custom Trail Maker, both of which will be explained below.Your new Castle designs, Lords and Trails can be uploaded to the Steam Workshop. You can also download community made custom content just as easily from the Workshop, for infinite variety in your besieging!Castle and CPU Lord EditorThe Castle & CPU Lord Editor is a free tool that allows full customiza…
- Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition - Winter Update & DLC Reveal! - 19 December 2025
Behold and rejoice Sire! Celebrate the festivities and cap off this productive year with the reveal of the second major content update for Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition!From co-op trails and map packs, to new Lords and custom editors, the power is in your hands to play how you want and with whomever you want!There’s no better way or time to play this revamped desert hot strategy classic!Following his debut in Stronghold: Definitive Edition’s Jewel Campaign, The Sergeant has journeyed across the sands to face you in glorious battle! A veteran of great military renown, his confidence lies in commanding his troops; consisting largely of archers and well-armoured pikemen. His strongholds are sturdy and efficient, and his strategies are balanced in both aggression and defence.After clawing her way to leadership within her bandit camp, the second DLC Lord, The Lioness, has strength…
- Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.04 Patch Notes! - 13 November 2025
Greetings Sire! In this patch we are happy to be able to bring you Multiplayer System Improvements, alongside other fixes. Happy besieging! Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.04 Patch Notes: MULTIPLAYER and CO-OPWe have fixed a bug causing crashes during Multiplayer, as well as a bug causing resyncs. This fix also affects co-op. A huge thank you to the following players, who were instrumental in helping with testing the fixes: LORDST, -Arno from Iran, Marco, TheRevenantSkull aka.Gympie5, Mr.Pretext, Tryndamere, Gynt, SeanB, Luca aka.RealQuality, Nigel, Megz Please note that you will only see Multiplayer lobbies of other players on the exact same version of the game as you. People make sure you're on the latest version if you'd like to play Multiplayer.CHANGES'Display Enemy Health' option has been removed from multiplayer due to it causing a bugBUG FIXESFixed issue where the inco…
- Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.03 Patch Notes! - 29 October 2025
Glad tidings Sire!We recently opened the gates and unleashed the first major update for Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition. The Autumn Update as well as The Canary & The Trader DLC added a wealth of new gameplay content, improvements and customisation options for every kind of Stronghold player.The work doesn't stop there however! Today we're releasing the latest patch for Crusader DE, bringing more fixes and enhancements to your castle-building and besieging experience!Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition v2.03 Patch Notes:Update Size: 63.7mb MULTIPLAYERIn response to feedback from players struggling to play Multiplayer Matches, we have changed the way the game interacts with the Steam Multiplayer Servers, and also made the game latency tolerance significantly wider. Additionally, we have fixed a bug which was causing players to instantly be kicked at the start of a multiplayer…
