Stronghold 2

Stronghold 2
Developer(s)Firefly Studios
Publisher(s)2K
Designer(s)Simon Bradbury
Programmer(s)Andrew Prime
Will Wilson
Warrick Buchanan
Andrew McNab
Bob Kang
Artist(s)Darren White
Robert Thornley
Jorge Cameo
Jason Juta
Writer(s)Simon Bradbury
Casimir C. Windsor
Composer(s)Robert L. Euvino
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Release
  • NA: April 19, 2005[1]
  • EU: April 22, 2005
  • WW: October 5, 2017 (Steam)
Genre(s)Real-time strategy
Mode(s)Single player, Multiplayer

Stronghold 2 is a real time strategy computer game released in April 2005 in which the player develops a stronghold in the Middle Ages. It is the sequel to Stronghold, released in 2001, also by Firefly Studios.

The game engine was enhanced over the original Stronghold to provide full 3-dimensional graphics. Other changes include new military and peace campaigns and the addition of crime and punishment, allowing players to torture unruly peasants. A number of new characters were also introduced.

On October 5, 2017, Stronghold 2 was re-released digitally on Steam as Stronghold 2: Steam Edition. It is available as a standalone title or as a free upgrade for owners of the Stronghold Collection on Steam. The re-release includes the following new features and improvements: Steam multiplayer, 16:9 Widescreen resolution support, visual enhancements to the in-game textures, 6 new maps, the ability to share and download custom maps through the Steam Workshop, Achievements, and digital versions of the official art book and soundtrack.[2]

  1. ^ "Stronghold 2 Goes Gold!". www.gamedeveloper.com. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  2. ^ 7 New Things About Stronghold 2: Steam Edition, retrieved 2023-08-24