
FireFly Studios surprises fans by revealing Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition, the remastered version of the iconic medieval RTS classic!

Stronghold Crusader is the classic real-time strategy game by FireFly Studios first released in 2002. Intended as a spin-off to the first Stronghold, it introduced the Crusades and Arabian mercenary units. Taking us to the Middle East with numerous improvements and additions to the base game.
Quickly becoming one of the most beloved RTS classics, thanks to a mix of RTS gameplay and a strong city-builder component. One that plays a vital role in managing your castle, balancing resources, gold and goods production, while keeping your subjects’ morale high.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition – Official Announcement and Release Date
The announcement was made on January, 20 2025, by Firefly Studios, unveiling the Definitive Edition of Stronghold Crusader, coinciding with the start of the Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest.
Alongside this, the team shared a trailer showcasing the main new features of this remaster, including visual upgrades, new content, units, and challenges. They concluded with the confirmed release date: July, 15 2025.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition – New Content
Nearly 23 years after Crusader’s release and 17 years since the Extreme expansion, Firefly Studios promises exciting updates, following the path set by the Stronghold remaster in 2023. This time, they bring:
- Graphic Enhancements: Remastered graphics with smoother performance and high-resolution support
- 8 New Units: 8 Bedouin units with unique attributes and abilities
- 4 New Opponents: New AI opponents, each with distinct tactics, making a total of 20 lords.
- Larger Maps: Bigger maps for epic battles.
- New Campaigns and Trails: 2 new campaigns, 4 new trails as well as player leaderboards.
- Co-op Trails: Play trails in co-op with a friend or against up to 8 players.
All of this is complemented by multiplayer improvements, making it easier to play co-op or challenge others with a modern network setup.
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition – Try the Demo!
But the surprises don’t stop there. With the announcement, the team also released a game demo, offering a taste of what this remaster has in store. It includes:
- Ascalon: A campaign mission where you must fend off attacks from Arab forces
- Sands of Time: A sample mission showcasing new trail gameplay
- 4 of the New Units: Including Bedouin Skirmisher, Camel Lancer, Heavy Camel, and Demolisher.
- 2 of the New Opponents: AI opponents the Nomad and the Sentinel.
This exciting demo lets you battle waves of Bedouin units in Ascalon, while Sands of Time pits you against 2 Nomads and a Sentinel in a challenging scenario. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the updates ahead of the official release on July, 15 2025!
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