What changed in Stronghold Crusader 2 in 2020

Players can use new green wildfire to combat the curse affecting their peasants.

Spooky cosmetic changes including skeletal peasants and themed decorations in castles.

Castles now feature tomb stones, rotting pumpkins, cobwebs, and unholy flames.

AI will independently build, sell resources, and train armies based on changing priorities during skirmishes.

AI behaviours related to castle management have been completely revamped, allowing for more dynamic interactions.

Each enemy AI will adhere to a distinct style of play influenced by the new warlords system.

AI now exhibits less predictable behaviours in skirmish combat, adapting to the evolving situation.

Future videos will address common questions about planned A.I. improvements in Warlords.

The demo includes new gameplay features and challenges for players to experience.

Players can download a new beta demo featuring a mission from Warlords' Vietnam campaign starring Thuc Phan.

The demo showcases improved visuals as part of the new gameplay experience.

New videos will feature community-driven features and more map sizes.

The Ninja unit specializes in espionage with high damage range attacks and abilities like invisibility and wall scaling.

The Warrior Monk is a well-rounded soldier capable of high damage and a spin attack when surrounded by enemies.

The Auxiliary Cavalry is faster and equipped with light armor, designed for quick mounted attacks.

The Imperial Cavalry features high damage output and heavy armor, designed for breaking enemy lines.

Inclusion of wooden defences such as Arrow Towers and Hoardings in initial campaign missions and skirmish mode.

Introduction of new traps unique to Stronghold: Warlords, including proximity traps and manual-trigger traps.

Players can customize walls with various traps to defend against troop types and siege weapons.

Reveal of six new siege defences including caged tigers and gunpowder traps available at launch.

Players can construct their dream stronghold and test it against AI invasions and siege weapons.

Stronghold: Warlords is set to release on September 29th.

Players can create their own maps with events, invasions, and warlords.

Players can choose from unique siege armies and modify invasion difficulty settings.

Players can design castles with unlimited resources and test them against AI invasions.

The game will feature a new Warlord mechanic with AI powered castles that can be conquered.

Stronghold: Warlords will be released worldwide on September 29th, 2020.

The game will launch with full Steam Workshop support for custom maps and scenarios.

The game will feature a unique co-op mode allowing two players to build, defend, and besiege from the same castle.

Warlords will include full multiplayer functionality and support for AI opponents.

Players can vote on one of four animals to be used as the game's fourth trebuchet ammo type.

Three new siege weapons including Siege Towers, Korean Hwacha, and Chinese winged rockets announced for Stronghold: Warlords.

A six mission campaign featuring feudal events, weather, and unique objectives.

Players must manage food supplies, gunpowder explosions, local bandits, and peasant revolts.

A campaign focused on castle building, resource gathering, and reacting to feudal events.

New siege weapons including Fire Ox, Laddermen, Mantlets, and Catapults introduced in the game.

Players can now use virtual gunpowder in castle defenses, economy buildings, and siege weapons.

New hero units with historically accurate abilities introduced in Stronghold: Warlords.

Generals can boost the morale of nearby units to enhance siege effectiveness.

Mongolian Horse Archers can outmaneuver scouts and deal with lightly armored troops.

Fire Lancers can use the 'Immolate' ability to burn enemy Laddermen.