Set 10 years after the original, the Wolf it seems, has cheated death and during his painful recovery he’s become even more bitter and twisted. Stronghold 3: Gold is the long-awaited third installment in the award winning castle-building series.

Updated for Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 compatibility.

High resolution graphics allow you to view the entire map on a single screen.

Besiege famous historical castles in unique game modes such as “Siege That!” or build to your heart’s content in the combat-free economic campaign.

Battle through 21 story-based missions, defending against enemy attack and dominating your foes.

Design and build your very own castle, with a working economy and brutal killing zones.

Join the fight for medieval England as you drive back the forces of the villainous Wolf.Advance on the castle gates while flanking the enemy from behind, feign retreat and lead your foe into a deadly trap or just sit back and watch the destruction unfold. The new HD battlefield view allows you to zoom out and play in real-time, with the whole map on one screen. With new high resolution graphics you have more control over your soldiers than ever before. Also featured is a full economic campaign, tasking players to gather resources and build weapons within the time limit.

Missions range from breaking sieges and capturing enemy castles to raising gold and holding off enemy attacks. With 21 missions to test your mettle and four renegade lords to defeat, it is up to you to reunite medieval England and take back your lands from the treacherous Rat, Pig, Snake and Wolf. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players. The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles.

Stronghold 3 gold edition