Steam app 2140020 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:27 UTC
Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.
720 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
35 months, November 2023 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 438 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 282 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Stronghold: Definitive Edition was released on 7 Nov, 2023.
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Stronghold: Definitive Edition - Launch Trailer
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35 developer announcements, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026 · times in UTC
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…
DivineLimeWood 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'…
DivineLimeVersion Number: v1.34 Date: 17 Mar 2026 Update Size: 504.4 MB UPDATES Patched Unity Engine security vulnerability Added improved remastered soundtrack - Following the successful audio overhaul for Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition, we…
Patch notesBehold 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…
Firefly_StudiosWell met, Sire! Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition has charged into the breach and emerged from its launch victorious! The response of fans and critics to Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition has been nothing short of stellar. While…
Firefly_StudiosThe time is NOW, Sire! The long march is finally over and your forces have finally arrived at our divine destination - Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is out now with a 10% launch discount!--> Behold this glorious love-letter to the…
FireFlyNickGood Day Sire! Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is just under two weeks away from its launch, so what better time than now to share all there is to know about its post-launch plans!Following the positive reception of the two public…
Firefly_StudiosGood tidings, Sire! Steam Next Fest is now live and with it our second public demo for Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition. Showcasing the latest fixes, a full Sands of Time mission, Historical Campaign challenge and allowing you to…
FireFlyNickGreat tidings Sire! The brand new demo for Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is now available for all! Play the new demo and see some of the gameplay improvements and upgrades that truly bring this classic RTS into 2025 - including…
Firefly_StudiosGood morrow, my liege! After 150,000 demo downloads, three times as many as Stronghold: Definitive Edition... We have channelled thousands of your Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition feedback forms into new player-requested…
Firefly_StudiosGood day, my liege! After a few eagle-eyed players infiltrated the help files, Assassin style, in our Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition reveal demo, we thought it was time to pull back the curtain on our 8 new units. Today’s Feature…
Firefly_StudiosGreetings My Liege! As the warmth and green of spring finally begins to break through (At least... Here in the UK!) we are marching ever closer to our July 15th release date for this long awaited expanded remaster of your favourite…
FireFlyNickSince revealing Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition in January's Real-Time Strategy Fest, you have responded to our rally war cry in full force! With over 150,000 wishlists, 130,000 demo downloads and more than 6,000 helpful responses…
FireFlyNickGreetings Sire! Gird your loins and sharpen your steel because 23 years after it first launched, we’re incredibly excited to announce Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition! Travel back in time to the legendary crusades for the holy land…
DivineLimeGreetings Sire! The Steam Awards is now taking nominations, so we kindly ask for your vote in the Labor of Love category! From new DLC content to Winter/Spring Updates to technical improvements and fixes, turning Stronghold: Definitive…
DivineLimeToday we released both version v1.3 of Stronghold: Definitive Edition and our second DLC campaign, "Valley of the Wolf". Now available at 10% off during launch week, Stronghold: Definitive Edition's second DLC adds seven new missions…
Firefly_StudiosSnarls Soon you will see what it means to wage real warfare! That is... In our final instalment of the Stronghold: Definitive Edition 'Jewel' campaign! Valley of the Wolf extends the base game with seven new missions and extra achievements.…
Firefly_StudiosAs part of the Steam Spring Sale, Stronghold: Definitive Edition is 20% off for a limited period. The Swine's Bay DLC, released as part of the Winter Update, is also on discount for 10% during this time. Take advantage of these discounts…
DivineLimeToday we released both version v1.2 of Stronghold: Definitive Edition and our first DLC campaign, "Swine's Bay". Now available at 10% off during launch week, Stronghold: Definitive Edition's first DLC adds seven new missions continuing the…
Firefly_StudiosHappy New Year! After a launch that quite frankly exceeded all our expectations... We are pleased to announce that the first substantial gameplay update for Stronghold: Definitive Edition releases on Steam on February 13th! A simultaneous…
FireFlyNickVersion Number: v1.11 Date: 13 Dec 2023 Update Size: 500 MB KNOWN ISSUES Multiplayer: We have implemented fixes to stop multiplayer games failing so often but are working on further fixes. These include fixes for joining blank lobbies…
Patch notesVersion Number: v1.1 Date: 29 Nov 2023 Update Size: 40 MB KNOWN ISSUES We’re aware of an issue affecting some users where they get a black screen after entering their Player Name - Please first try the following possible workarounds…
PaulGreetings Sire! The Steam Awards is now taking nominations, so we kindly ask for your votes for Best Soundtrack. From Castle Jam to Minstrelosity, the sounds of Stronghold by maestro Robert L. Euvino has been near and dear to many hearts.…
DivineLimeVersion Number: v1.03 Date: 16 Nov 2023 Update Size: 3.5 MB KNOWN ISSUES We’re aware of an issue affecting some users where they get a black screen after entering their Player Name - Please first try the following possible workarounds…
Patch notesVersion Number: v1.02 Date: 15 Nov 2023 Update Size: 5 MB KNOWN ISSUES We’re aware of an issue affecting some users where they get a black screen after entering their Player Name - Please first try the following possible workarounds…
Patch notesStronghold: Definitive Edition v1.01 - 8 Nov 2023 Update Size: 40 MB KNOWN ISSUES We're aware that some users get stuck with the Help window screen that doesn't close. This mainly affects SteamDeck, Proton and users with SymLinks in their…
Patch notesGreetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. The ultimate version of our first ‘castle sim’ is now available on Steam with upgraded visuals, new missions, Steam multiplayer support and more. We are incredibly excited to be launching our…
FireFlyNickOur final pre-release update for Stronghold: Definitive Edition is a big one... As we reveal our post-release plans for the game! We can now commit to two major updates for the game, with a new economic campaign and second castle trail…
FireFlyNickDeveloper Diary - Episode 2 In our second Stronghold: Definitive Edition dev diary we discuss the genesis of the game, while delving into changes made as part of this new edition. Join Stronghold series veterans Simon and Paul, as they…
FireFlyNick{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44366650/7d03753b4080826dbf9bd5d6741b9a9269472e24.jpg Castle builders and fans of feudal taxation rejoice! As part of Steam Next Fest: October Edition and in celebration of almost 200,000 wishlists, we have just released…
FireFlyNickWe will soon be answering your latest questions! Will custom maps from Stronghold 1 be compatible? Will DE offer all original content featured in the first game? How about difficulty levels? Language support? Music? We discuss all this and…
FireFlyNickTo celebrate the upcoming release of our second public demo for Stronghold: Definitive Edition we have a very special guest... Simon Bradbury - Firefly co-founder and series Lead Designer - will be taking time out to join us and reflect on…
FireFlyNickOur Gamescom Stronghold: Definitive Edition campaign reveal provides an exciting first look at parts one and two of The Jewel Campaign, in which players march across the devastated English hinterland in search of Sir Longarm's captured kin.…
FireFlyNickHere it is... Every burning question we've seen online that we can answer at this point in development for Stronghold: Definitive Edition! We have been absolutely overwhelmed by thousands of responses to our demo player survey, 35,000 demo…
FireFlyNickClick Here to Download & Play https://store.steampowered.com/app/2140020/Stronghold_Definitive_Edition/ We have now released our first public playable demo for Stronghold: Definitive Edition, coming to Steam on November 7th! Currently…
FireFlyNickEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Stronghold: Definitive Edition - Valley of the Wolf Campaign | Windows | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Stronghold: Definitive Edition - Swine's Bay Campaign | Windows | 13 Feb 2024 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition.exe | any |
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WinAppDataLocalLow | Firefly Studios/Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition/Saves | *.sav |
WinAppDataLocalLow | Firefly Studios/Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition/Maps | *.map |
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WinAppDataLocalLow | Firefly Studios/Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition/Maps | *.tmp |
WinAppDataLocalLow | Firefly Studios/Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition/UserWorkshopMaps | *.map |
WinAppDataLocalLow | Firefly Studios/Stronghold 1 Definitive Edition/UserWorkshopMaps | *.data |
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