Stronghold 4 Revealed at PC Gaming Show

Stronghold 4 made its world premiere at the PC Gaming Show today. The game is the 10th entry in the long-running series and is coming to Steam later this year.

Voice actors from major RPGs star in the new title. Samantha Béart and Ben Starr headline the project and are not only revealing the game but also appearing in it. The actors are known for star-making roles in Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, among others.

Firefly Studios builds the most ambitious entry yet in Unreal Engine 5. Castle design and construction interconnect closely with economic systems and supply chains to create a deep castle simulator. The game includes weather effects, day-night cycles, and changing terrain according to the developer.

A narrative campaign returns with series humor and new cinematics. The full campaign features returning fan-favorite characters. Players who prefer building and combat can access multiplayer for up to eight players and co-op skirmish missions.

The series has a mixed history after 25 years. The first Stronghold released in 2001. Stronghold: Warlords received a mixed review in 2021 that described castle sieges as excellent but much of the rest as too thin, while the 2023 Definitive Edition remake of the original holds a very positive rating across nearly 9,500 user reviews on Steam.

A demo arrives on Steam next month ahead of the full launch. Stronghold 4 is expected to launch later in 2026. The demo becomes available on June 23.