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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
Stronghold 4: Second Demo and Release Date
Posted on 8th Oct 2026
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There are multiple news in the SH4 department, as it is a double whammy: a new demo version has been made available for download on Steam, as well as details about the early access period arrived.
About the Demo
There are two demo versions coming up: one already available as of October 8, while a second one will release on October 19 with the Steam Next Fest.
The current demo is featuring a Free Build mode to play around with the toys at our disposal, as well as resources can be added at will along with preset invasions to lay siege on your fortification. On top of it, the tutorial missions have been preserved for play, should you prefer a more narrative approach to economy and military alike.
The second demo will come with the yet unseen Skirmish Mode, where you can battle it out against three computer opponents in 1v1 or 1v3 preset settings: Penryn, The Snake and Sir Longarm.
The download link for the current demo is unchanged: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2153760/Stronghold_4/ (4.6 GB size).
About the Early Access
As alluded to in earlier news: an Early Access period will precede the 1.0 launch, starting on December 7, 2026 and it is going to last approximately six months. According to the game's Steam Store page, the EA will contain partially complete features and builds may vary based on community feedback on the studios' Discord. Pricing is not yet known, however the early access price may be increased by the full release.
At this time, SH4 EA promises to include a prequel story campaign, Skirmish mode against 8 opponents, Freebuild and a Skirmish Trail.
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 the demo!