The Guild 3 is a unique blend of eco-simulation, strategy game, historical life-sim, and RPG. Europe in the 1400s: The dark middle ages, once dominated by nobles and the clergy, came to an end and a new era begins: the age of free, prospering cities, trading and an open mind-set! One of the goals in the The Guild series is to create a family dynasty which can last for centuries. While the world around you and your dynasty rearranges itself time and time again – all nonplayer characters (NPCs) make their own decisions – you have to prove your skills in artisan craftwork and trading, participate in social occasions and perfect your political schemes and malicious intrigues.

In The Guild 3, the player will experience an AI that sets a new benchmark for the genre: the extraordinarily adaptive AI system, the EHE (Evolutive Human Emulator), will set new standards for economic simulations. Based on a system of six character attributes and the AI’s ability to adapt to any need and motivation system, it enables characteristic behaviour patterns to emerge and develop - resulting in an incredibly immersive game ambience.

Way shorter than the woodsman’s struggle for wealth is THQ Nordic’s roadmap for The Guild 3 in Early Access! Today marks the start of a journey that will last until 2018. Exactly, THQ Nordic is planning to be in Early Access for about half a year with The Guild 3, depending of course on all the feedback we are going to get along the way.

Additional content will be added on a regular basis, and more features will appear in-game whilst existing ones will be optimized. Very high up on the priority list will be a mulitplayer mode, which will accommodate up to 16 players.

The Early Access Version of The Guild 3 will start on Steam and Gog.com today at 19:00/7 PM CEST for only $29.99 for now. When the game leaves Early Access, the price will rise.

Key Features

• AI System: The new, adaptive AI system is based on a system of six character attributes.
• Societies: Particularly influential organisations, some publicly known and others that are cloaked in secrecy.
• Massive Replayability: The AI and the random-based global events ensure that every scenario and game feel and play differently
• Character/Dynasty Evolution: A complex skill tree, professions, actions and bonuses are waiting to be unlocked.
• Multiplayer With up to 16 Players: Integrated multiplayer mode and connection with other The Guild 3 players regardless of where the game was purchased.
• Map Editor: Players can create maps to share with the gaming community and select their favourites from a constantly expanding library of scenarios.

The Guild 3 is scheduled for release in Q2 2018