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Stronghold 4: Skirmish Demo Available
Posted on 19th Oct 2026
Greetings Lords and Ladies!
Faithful to previous announcements, the next demo of Stronghold 4 has been released earlier today (October 19, 2026).
This version brings a newfound Free Build map - according to the Studios, "the biggest one yet" -, as well as two preset Skirmish match missions: an 1v1 against The Snake, and an 1v3 versus the alliance of The Snake, Penryn and Sir Longarm. There is no standalone Skirmish mode in this version.
You can download the Demo here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2153760/Stronghold_4/ (8.9 GB size).
Please note that this public demo does not reflect the ready product and as a result, bugs and unfinished features may occur. Refer to the SH4 megathread for more information about potential features, as well as the Stronghold 4 Steam page for system requirements.
Have fun with this version!
Content Highlight - Star Wars: a Duet
Posted on 14th Oct 2026
Hello Everyone!
@ IgnasheunKnight has arrived yet again with a dual campaign pack for Stronghold Legends, inspired by the namesake cult classic sci-fi movie.
Star Wars parts I and II are give loose re-imaginations of the movies' plots, where real-life empires and prominent councils are warring endlessly long time in a realm far, far away. Part I has two Knights of the Round Table dispatched by Lord Hildebrand only to fight a hopelessly uphill battle against the Turks and Picts, while Part II sees Sir Lancelot fighting for her love and kin to protect, as the evil Draculian Jarl and his hellbent warriors descend with their full might on the harmony of the world.
Over four and six missions respectively, you are put in scenarios of varying difficulty and setting. Most missions limit your troop and unit availability, as well as trading, forcing you to make the most out of your estate's capabilities. Siege missions in particular also require some finesse and keen eye, as even the slightest misstep can cause a restart, even though their difficulty is on the lower end on average.
Therefore, it is recommended you save often, and try enjoying the sometimes harsh reality of these series! Will you command Sir Lancelot and Sir Bedivere to victory?
Download the scenarios here: Part I, Part II/1, Part II/2