Songs Of Conquest is a turn-based strategy game where players can build their kingdoms, explore distant lands and battle for dominance in single player campaigns, online and local multiplayer or skirmishes. In battle, players will take control of a wide range of combat units as well as Wielders, unique hero units that can control magic and buff their troops, as well as cast destructive spells on their foes. The game will also launch into Early Access with a map editor that will give players the tools to create their own adventures and share their creations with others.

Songs Of Conquest is brought to life by an original take on pixel art design, allowing players to explore a unique and beautiful fantasy setting. The in-game world is teeming with noble knights, nefarious necromancers and forest Faey locked in battle over power and territory. Players will encounter four distinct factions, each with their own unique aesthetics, gameplay and hero units, ranging from the noble knights of Arleon and the mysterious Barony of Loth to the swamp dwellers of the Rana tribes or the mercenaries of Barya.

Songs Of Conquest is defined by its unique combat system, utilising hero units known as Wielders, each with their own affinity to a specific set of magic spells that buff their troops, rain destruction on their enemies or grant players extra turns and combat options. Each of the four factions prioritises a different magic school, and the Wielders’ mana resource, known as Essence, comes directly from the number and size of its army.

Coffee Stain Publishing and Lavapotion announced that Songs Of Conquest will release into Steam Early Access on May 10, 2022.

“We’ve been working on Songs Of Conquest for about five years now, and think it’s time we share it with the community that rallied around us when we first announced it.” said Carl Toftfelt, Lead Game Designer at Lavapotion. “Early Access will allow us to continue development and collect community feedback on in-game features and future content suggestions at the same time. We also can’t wait to see what our players will create with the map editor!”

“Working with the Lavapotion team and seeing their dedication to the craft and honouring the genre legends has been both inspiring and exciting at the same time.” said Johannes Aspeby, Producer and one of the founders of Coffee Stain. “We always wanted to work on a turn-based adventure, and are confident that Songs Of Conquest will stand on the shoulders of giants and reinvigorate a game genre we all grew up with.”

Key Features:

• Adventure Awaits: Explore a wide variety of maps with diverse enemies and valuable loot. Venture into contrasting biomes with unique enemy factions, environments and battlefields.
• Build an Empire: Manage resources, research new advancements and expand your kingdom. Plan your towns to match your play style - will you utilize brute force, magic or a mix of both? There are many paths to world domination.
• Wage War: Dive into a deep combat system utilizing troop abilities and powerful magic. Combine troops to maximize available spells and damage potential. Use the battlefield to your advantage by claiming high ground and protecting bottlenecks.
• Alone or Together: Immerse yourself in epic single player adventure or challenge your friends to an honorable duel, online or local!
• In-game Level Editor: The in-game level editor allows you to create your own adventures using the same tools the developers use to create campaign and skirmish maps. Script in-game events, control the soundtrack, write dialogue and share your creations with others!
• Four Factions: Four factions are locked in an epic conflict.
  
  • Arleon, knights of old battling each other for dominance
  • Rana, ancient tribes fighting for survival in the swamp
  • Loth, necromancers raising the dead to create a glorious future
  • Barya, mercenaries and inventors dedicated to coin and gunpowder
• A Choral Campaign: Listen to the bards as they celebrate your path to victory. Each faction and campaign comes with a unique song that tells the tale of your rise and ruin. Unlock new verses as you complete missions, enjoying the full track at the end of the journey.

Songs Of Conquest is coming to PC (Steam / Epic Games Store / GOG) in 2023.