Stronghold 4 — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know
Wood needed! Releasing 2026.
Official trailer & screenshots via Steam
About Stronghold 4
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 in this new narrative RTS set years before the events of the original Stronghold! Stronghold 4 is the long-awaited next mainline entry in the Stronghold 'castle sim' series, bringing a cinematic story and medieval immersion to the forefront of real-time strategy. Reclaiming the series' roots of medieval England, this latest game marks a return to the simulation of intricate castle life, realism and atmosphere that started it all. 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. Seek out Penryn's destiny alongside a cast of new and returning characters, as you manifest this humble peasant's potential and lead his forces in search of glory and knighthood. Starring inspired performances by Ben Starr, Samantha Béart, Walles Hamonde and Harry McEntire. Immerse yourself in the cutting-edge visuals and gritty reality of medieval England, from snow hindering crop growth and heavy rain reducing archery range, to deadly castle traps and constructions. All this plays out across larger-than-ever maps, with the bloody sieges and grand warfare of Stronghold feeling more epic than ever before! DISCOVER THE ORIGINS of Stronghold and live the tale of Penryn of Wethel, in this narrative prequel with new music from Robert L. Euvino. ASCEND TO GREATNESS in a cinematic 22-mission campaign, featuring original larger-than-life characters alongside familiar favourites. CUSTOMISE YOUR CASTLE with cosmetics and feudal details. Balance honour, taxes, food and more to keep peace amongst the peasantry! SHARPEN YOUR SIEGECRAFT with unique tactical military structures and units as well as popular classics like moats and tunnelers. CONQUER THE BATTLEFRONT using enhanced medieval war mechanics, forcing you to consider weather, army composition and more. MARCH WITHOUT FEAR into a fully-featured skirmish mode with 8 fearsome CPU opponents at launch! CARVE YOUR OWN LEGEND through additional solo modes and content including a full skirmish trail, free build and custom skirmish modes.
Description via Steam.
Key Stats
Should You Play Stronghold 4?
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 in this new narrative RTS set years before the events of the original Stronghold! Stronghold 4 is the long-awaited next mainline entry in the Stronghold 'castle sim' series, bringing a cinematic story and medieval immersion to the forefront of real-time strategy. Reclaiming the series' roots of medieval England, this latest game marks a return to the simulation of intricate castle …
Stronghold 4 is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's gaining about 6k Steam followers a week ahead of its 2026 release.
Wishlisting notifies you at launch and helps the developer's visibility.
System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64 Bit) · Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4670 or AMD equivalent · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (3 GB) · DirectX: Version 12 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 33 GB available space · Additional Notes: SSD is Recommended
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64 Bit) · Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-7600 or AMD equivalent · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 (6 GB) · DirectX: Version 12 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 33 GB available space · Additional Notes: SSD is Recommended
Stronghold 4 — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Stronghold 4 release?
- Stronghold 4 is set to launch on 2026 (Coming Soon on Steam).
- What kind of game is Stronghold 4?
- Stronghold 4 is a Strategy game. Wood needed!
- Is Stronghold 4 multiplayer or co-op?
- No — Stronghold 4 is listed as single-player only on Steam.
- Is Stronghold 4 on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Stronghold 4 runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Stronghold 4 cost?
- Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
- What are Stronghold 4's system requirements?
- Minimum specs: Windows 10 or 11 (64 Bit), Intel® Core™ i5-4670 or AMD equivalent, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (3 GB), 33 GB available space storage.
- Is Stronghold 4 worth wishlisting?
- If you enjoy Strategy games like Giant Horse Feeding, Double Dealers, Neighborhoods, yes. It's gaining about 6k Steam followers a week.
- Who made Stronghold 4?
- Stronghold 4 is developed by Firefly Studios.
- What games is Stronghold 4 similar to?
- Stronghold 4 sits alongside Strategy games such as Giant Horse Feeding, Double Dealers, Neighborhoods.
- What platforms is Stronghold 4 on?
- Stronghold 4 is available on Windows.
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